Spectral is a military science fiction thriller directed by Nic Mathieu. The film follows DARPA scientist Dr. Mark Clyne (James Badge Dale) who is sent to a war-torn Eastern European city to assist a special-ops team. They face mysterious, ghostly apparitions that are causing inexplicable deaths among soldiers and civilians. As Clyne and the team investigate, they discover that these spectral entities are not supernatural but are the result of a failed experiment involving advanced technology.
The team must use their combined expertise to develop new weapons and strategies to combat the deadly threats and prevent them from spreading beyond the city. The film explores themes of technology, warfare, and survival, blending intense action with sci-fi elements.