Amazon.com: Pulse: Cliff De Young, Roxanne Hart, Joey Lawrence, Paul Golding: Amazon Instant Video

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Synopsis: In this heart-pounding sci-fi thriller, something strange is happening to the appliances in 11-yearold David's home. Televisions, microwaves, computers, dryers and furnaces have all become weapons of destruction. Cliff De Young, Roxanne Hart, and Joey Lawrence star in this truly electrifying tale of terror.

Starring: Cliff De Young, Roxanne Hart

Supporting actors: Joey Lawrence

Directed by: Paul Golding

Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror

Runtime: 1 hour 32 minutes

Release year: 1988

Studio: Columbia Pictures

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ASIN: B001FVNNWK (Rental) and B000X9ZFRQ (Purchase)

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Purchase rights: Stream instantly and download to 2 locations. Details

Compatible with: Mac and Windows PC online viewing, compatible instant streaming devices, TiVo DVRs. System requirements

Format: Amazon Instant Video (streaming online video and digital download)

Also available on DVD

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4.0 out of 5 stars (20) $5.10

Theatrical Release Information

US Theatrical Release Date: March 10, 1988
Production Company: Aspen Film Society, Columbia Pictures Corporation

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3.0 out of 5 stars Destroy Your Home, Before It Destroys You!..., October 23, 2008

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Bindy Sue Fr�nk�nschtein "bigfootsalienbaby" (under the rubble) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pulse (DVD)

PULSE is about electricity gone bad. A young boy named David (Joey Lawrence) travels from his mum's home in Colorado to stay w/ his dad (Cliff De Young) in California. Little does he know that a freakish bolt of lightning has unleashed an evil, homicidal intelligence into the electric grid! This PULSE has taken up residence in a transformer just outside David's new abode, and has already jolted a neighbor to death! I was expecting another hilarious appliances-gone-mad movie like GHOST IN THE MACHINE, and was a bit disappointed by the ultra-slow build-up and lack of killer dishwashers, but the story was fairly engaging in a sappy sort of way. Joey Lawrence was a decent actor for his age, and should have done more than become a teen semi-icon. Oh well...

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not Quite Ghost In The Machine..., September 14, 2009

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I remember that there were a number of movies dealing with electricity around this time. This one is a bit confusing, as we don't know why the electric in the town has turned evil, or why it's targeting any one individual. It's worth checking out if you like these more generic "the electricity is the enemy!" movies.

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3.0 out of 5 stars OK Movie but Superb transfer to DVD (2005 edition), July 27, 2008

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Henry J. Grimm "H. Grimm" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pulse (DVD)

I purchased this DVD from the bargain bin at a audio store and the movie itself was OK, more like a made-for-TV movie. While the acting was fine, the plot was somewhat weak. Unfortunately, as another reviewer note, no explanation was given as to why these strange occurences (the electricity gone berserk) were happening--what it meant--or what all of this was leading to. Instead, the individuals beset with these ordeals were thought to be merely crazy. The story would have been so much better if the script had been the story of one family's struggle against a more widespread phenomenon. These inexplicable events did happen across the street at the opening of the movie--it must have been also happening elsewhere. This change in plot would likely have resulted in a higher budget and a larger cast, and that is probably why it was not done. However, there is one segment towards the end of the film where the special effects are quite good; this helps redeem the movie.

The transfer to DVD of this 2005 edition is superb--one of the best that I have ever seen. The format is anamorphic widescreen, enhanced for 16 x 9 TV screens--so the image fills the entire screen. I did not realize that "Pulse" was a relatively old (1988) film--I thought it was a relatively new (later than 2005) movie, based on its fantastic picture and sound quality. I have a large-screen high-definition TV and a Toshiba 1080p HD DVD player. Viewed on this system, this movie looked outstanding: High-definition (crystal clear picture, no grain whatsoever, great color) with great sound quality to match. This film might be scary to a younger audience, but not to adults.

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