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Pulse 3 (2008): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

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Pulse 3 is a 2008 horror thriller directed by Joel Soisson, starring Brittany Finamore as Justine, Rider Strong and Noureen DeWulf. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Pulse 3 (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Joel Soisson
Genres
Horror , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pulse 3 About?

The premise of Pulse 3 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Seven years after the “soulless ghosts” triggered two devastating attacks, humanity lives a primitive life on the city’s outskirts, having abandoned all electronic devices. Sixteen‑year‑old Justine ventures into the abandoned city, curiosity leading her to power a functional laptop. The device awakens a new, far more terrifying threat, forcing the survivors to confront an unprecedented danger in a world already on the brink of hopelessness.

Pulse 3 Themes & Keywords

· 40 tags
  • part of trilogy
  • third part
  • girl
  • laptop computer
  • post apocalypse
  • two word title
  • third in series
  • series
  • numbered sequel
  • narrated by character
  • nuclear explosion
  • electro magnetic pulse
+28 more
  • running for one's life
  • dog
  • flash drive
  • color red
  • noose
  • full moon
  • blood spatter
  • pump action shotgun
  • suicide
  • phonograph
  • hit with a baseball bat
  • cotton field
  • scream
  • nightmare
  • shrine
  • chain
  • windmill
  • shopping cart
  • skeleton
  • train wreck
  • houston texas
  • instant messaging
  • eavesdropping
  • stabbed to death
  • turned into dust
  • scissors
  • brushing teeth
  • sequel
Where to watch

Where to Watch Pulse 3

Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Pulse 3 Cast & Characters

Brittany Finamore leads the cast as Justine, with Rider Strong as Adam and Noureen DeWulf as Salwa. Directed by Joel Soisson; 12 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Pulse 3

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Plot

Pulse 3 Plot Summary

What happens in Pulse 3 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Seven years into the invasion, after Adam’s Egyptian girlfriend Salwa contracted a deadly infection and took her own life, humanity has fled the cities, with billions dying from a plague that spreads through the Internet. The world outside the refugee camps is harsh and suspicious, and technology itself has become a forbidden relic as people cling to stolen scraps of safety.

Full summary

The whole story of Pulse 3, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Videos

Pulse 3 Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Pulse 3.

Pulse 3 (2008) Trailer Remastered HD
Cars

Cars in Pulse 3

5 cars on screen, including the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina and the 2000 GMC Yukon XL.

All 5 cars
  • 1990 Chevrolet Lumina in Pulse 3 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Minor role
  • 2000 GMC Yukon XL in Pulse 3 2000 GMC Yukon XL Minor role
  • 1991 Dodge Ram in Pulse 3 1991 Dodge Ram Background role
  • 1957 Ford F-Series in Pulse 3 1957 Ford F-Series Background role

Seen Pulse 3?

FAQ

Pulse 3 FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Pulse 3, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pulse 3?

Pulse 3 runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Pulse 3 released?

Pulse 3 was released on December 23, 2008.

Who directed Pulse 3?

Pulse 3 was directed by Joel Soisson.

More films by Joel Soisson

Who is in the cast of Pulse 3?

Pulse 3 stars Brittany Finamore as Justine, Rider Strong as Adam and Noureen DeWulf as Salwa, among 12 credited actors.

Where can I watch Pulse 3?

In the US, Pulse 3 is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

Does Pulse 3 have a post-credit scene?

No. Pulse 3 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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