Broadcast Signal Intrusion

A dedicated video archivist who uses nightly tape work to cope with his wife Hannah's disappearance. His relentless pursuit of the intrusions gradually erodes his grip on reality as clues multiply. He is methodical and relentless in piecing together the truth.

James's wife Hannah, who disappeared three years prior, a memory that haunts his every step. Her absence drives James's obsession and frames many clues within the tapes.

A former FCC investigator who dismisses James's theories, claiming the case was abandoned as too complex. He represents bureaucratic skepticism but also a potential source of reluctant guidance.

A mysterious young woman with a troubled past who temporarily joins James. She draws him deeper into the investigation before vanishing, leaving questions about her motives and connection to the tapes.

An enigmatic operator associated with the broadcast intrusions, whose presence hints at a broader network behind the tapes. The voice and motives remain elusive.

A unnerving figure encountered during James's nights of investigation, embodying the film's creeping fear and the danger lurking in the shadows.

A member of a secretive network tied to rumors of the 'Nite Pirates,' sharing information about broadcasts. Their role suggests a wider, darker ecosystem around the intrusions.

An enigmatic proprietor encountered in the investigation, whose exact influence remains ambiguous but signals the reach of the network surrounding the intrusions.

A character the investigation brushes against within the network of contacts; his role is part of the broader ecosystem of clues around the intrusions.

A minor presence in scenes around the investigation, adding texture to the night-time environment.

A man displaying severe mental instability and potentially linked to the intrusions; James confronts him in an attempt to extract a confession, a moment that tests morality and sanity.