Pulse
The ultimate shocker.
1988 • 91 min • Horror · Science Fiction
Synopsis
An intelligent pulse of electricity moves from house to house, terrorizing occupants through their own appliances. Having already destroyed one household in a quiet neighborhood, the pulse finds itself in the home of a boy and his divorced father.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 52 Audience · 78 · 100%
A sentient electrical pulse infiltrates a suburban home, turning everyday appliances into deadly threats. A boy and his father must fight to survive as their house becomes a dangerous trap. It’s a unique take on a classic horror premise.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 6/10
Heads up
- Appliances become dangerous weapons
- Some intense moments of suspense
- Characters are in peril
What it models well
- Family bonding during crisis
- Resourcefulness and quick thinking
- Protecting loved ones
Talk about it after
- How technology can be misused or go wrong
- Coping with fear and uncertainty
- The importance of home safety and awareness
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Top billed cast
Director: Paul Golding • Crew: Paul Golding
Trailers & clips
David And Bill Watch Their House Get Destroyed
Electrical Current Starts A Fire In The House
Trapped Inside The House
Paranormal Activity Controls The House
David Begins To Suffocate
Paranormal Intelligence Infiltrates House
Eureka Classics Trailer
Pulse - trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.2/10 (78)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Box office
- $40,397
- IMDb
- tt0095924