A young boy called David travels from Colorado to visit his father and stepmother in Los Angeles but before he arrives a mysterious and deadly incident happens at the house next door to his Dad's, David is convinced that something evil, intelligent and deadly is going on with the electricity supply and that his house will be next. However his stepmom (who is really nice by the way) and Dad see his strange behaviour as a push against being there and away from his mother. "Pulse - the ultimate shocker", so says the movie's trailer. For most of its running time it is hardly electrifying, I would say that it is something of a slow burn, however it does build to a worthwhile finale. The acting quality is good and the musical score is excellent. It is not a special effects driven movie but there are a few good effects involving household electrical appliances versus humans. The plot makes a change from the countless slasher and monster films of the 1980's however no explanation is given as to why the events happen, ultimately this was a disappointment. One character is a creepy guy credited as Old Man Holger (played by Charles Tyner), surely he was modelled on Crazy Ralph from the first "Friday the 13th" movies!
Review of Pulse
