Exactly.I think what they got right was the effects of denial of internet, cell phone, GPS, radio, TV
They did have those loud noise events without explaining the impact, they mentioned radiation and that cuban embassy event where workers got sick.
I still can’t figure where all the people and cars went.
That area of Long Island is densely populated. The roads always have cars on them, it is a short walk to other houses.
Yet the only other people are Kevin Bacon and the crazy Mexican lady.
This movie was an interesting spin on the typical apocalyptic story. And one that had promise.
You take the recent Chinese spy balloons... add to that... reference it in the movie, make the movie about "what would happen if a foreign government hacked into America's grid system, satellites, internet. That is interesting. Far more interesting than all the weird sideline issues like flamingos in the swimming pool, deer's attacking people and mysterious insects that are never explained.
But - CLEARLY - it was a low budget film. They couldn't afford anymore actors, showing scenes of urban mayhem would be expensive. Showing a herd of CGI deer is cheaper, even if it makes no sense.