Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsStir of Echoes (1999) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 37 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 10) |
          |
|
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writers (WGA):
Richard Matheson (novel)
David Koepp (screenplay)
Release Date:
10 September 1999 (USA) more
Tagline:
Some doors weren't meant to be opened. more
Plot:
After being hypnotized by his sister in law, a man begins seeing haunting visions of a girl's ghost and a mystery begins to unfold around her. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
3 wins & 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(14 articles)
David Koepp Directing Bike Messenger Movie Premium Rush
(From FirstShowing.net. 12 November 2009, 12:21 PM, PST)
David Koepp Speeds Towards a Premium Rush
(From Collider.com. 12 November 2009, 10:24 AM, PST)
User Comments:
Suspenseful, well written and decently acted more (343 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Zachary David Cope | ... | Jake Witzky |
 | Kevin Bacon | ... | Tom Witzky |
| Kathryn Erbe | ... | Maggie Witzky |
 | Illeana Douglas | ... | Lisa Weil |
 | Kevin Dunn | ... | Frank McCarthy |
| Conor O'Farrell | ... | Harry Damon |
| Lusia Strus | ... | Sheila McCarthy |
| Stephen Eugene Walker | ... | Bobby |
 | Mary Kay Cook | ... | Vanessa Damon |
 | Larry Neumann Jr. | ... | Lenny |
 | Jennifer Morrison | ... | Samantha Kozac (as Jenny Morrison) |
 | Richard Cotovsky | ... | Neighborhood Man |
 | Steve Rifkin | ... | Kurt Damon |
 | Chalon Williams | ... | Adam McCarthy |
| Liza Weil | ... | Debbie Kozac, the Babysitter |
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated R for violence, sexuality and language.
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
99 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Japan:PG-12 | Iceland:16 | Canada:14+ (Ontario) | Singapore:PG (cut) | Philippines:R-18 | Italy:VM14 (cinema rating) | Italy:VM18 (tv rating) | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Chile:14 | Finland:K-16 | France:-12 | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:IIB | Hungary:16 | Ireland:18 | Mexico:B | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R16 | Norway:15 (video premiere) | Portugal:M/16 | South Korea:18 | Spain:13 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:R
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
The scene where Maggie is sitting in the car in the rain was shot on a night when it actually was raining very heavily, but the rain did not look "real" on film. The crew had to set up an awning to cover the car from the rain, then rig up rain making equipment under the awning to achieve the look of "real" rain. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When the mother and son are walking to the cemetery, you can see the camera and lighting equipment reflected a couple of times on cars that drive past between the camera and the actors. more
Quotes:
Frank McCarthy: They were going to kill you in cold blood. I couldn't let that happen. Not here. This is a decent neighborhood! more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in A Night at the Movies: The Suspenseful World of Thrillers (2009) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Rio de Generic more
FAQ
Is "Stir Of Echoes" based on a book?How does it end?
more
more (343 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Stir of Echoes (1999) moreRecommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| The Others | Into the Black | The Living and the Dead | Carrie | Mystic River |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Thriller section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |
Stir of Echoes (1999) tells the story of Tom, a middle aged man who, after being hypnotized, starts seeing things. This is the start of a suspenseful psychological thriller that sucked me in and did not let go until the credits rolled.
The acting by all the lead and supporting characters is more than adequate. Kevin Bacon is right at home in his role of a somewhat bitter individual who undergoes heavy changes throughout the film. He does a great job, as do the other actors. The film is shot in a sober and down-to-earth way, giving it a serious tone. Plot wise, the movie is also more than decent, with only a few small plot holes which will only bother the most scrutinous of viewers.
The movie's plot does however remind some viewers of other thrillers, mainly The Shining and The Sixth Sense (another 1999 release which overshadowed Stir of Echoes with a larger marketing campaign and larger overall budget). Some aspects of the story are indeed less than original, but the movie as a whole feels different and is very enjoyable.
Overall, the movie falls just short of greatness in its genre. I found the quality and depth of the story to be good, but not quite as good as some of the afore mentioned greats in the thriller/horror genres. even still, I recommend this film to every fan of thrillers and suspense.