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Stir of Echoes
1999 99 min United States of America R 12+
★6.9
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Director: David Koepp
🎭 Based on
«A Stir of Echoes»
byRichard Matheson
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Description
After being hypnotized by his sister-in-law, Tom Witzky begins seeing haunting visions of a girl's ghost and a mystery begins to unfold around her.
Budget:
$12M
US Gross:
$21.14M
Worldwide:
$21.14M
Starring
Kevin Bacon
Actor
Zachary David Cope
Actor
Kathryn Erbe
Actor
Awards
3 wins & 5 nominations total
Key opinion
Stir of Echoes is widely regarded as a competent and atmospheric supernatural thriller that successfully blends detective elements with psychological horror. While some critics point to narrative pacing issues and genre tropes, Kevin Bacon’s committed performance and David Koepp's directorial control are generally cited as the film's strongest assets.
| Acting | Kevin Bacon delivers a compelling, intense portrayal that effectively anchors the protagonist's descent into madness and skepticism. | |
| Direction | David Koepp creates a cohesive, gripping atmosphere that successfully balances tension and mystery throughout the narrative. | |
| Screenplay | The film features a well-crafted premise that effectively synthesizes elements of the supernatural with a grounded detective procedural. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography is praised for its evocative Chicago visuals and unsettling atmosphere, though some viewers find the artistic choices slightly distracting or idiosyncratic. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is polarizing; some find it a taut, immersive experience, while others perceive the middle sections as dragging or the climax as underwhelming. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the film's originality are divided; while some applaud its fresh approach to ghost-story tropes, others feel it leans too heavily on established genre clichés. |