Chicago telephone lineman Tom Witzkey (Bacon) is hypnotized at a party by his sister-in-law (Douglas) and begins seeing the ghost of a neighborhood girl murdered years before. He comes to the discovery that he is a Receiver--one who is able to see spirits. Now in possession of knowledge he never wanted to know, Tom struggles through his daily existence plagued by these newly-acquired supernatural visions while attempting to retain his sanity.
Review 1:
"...[Kevin Bacon gives an] exceptional performance....Koepp does a masterful job..."
Source: Variety
p.107 8/23-29/1999
Review 2:
"...Moments of chilling terror..."
Source: Rolling Stone
p.100 9/30/1999
Review 3:
"...Koepp's film is much more of a Hitchcock shocker than an out-and-out spook flick..."
Source: Total Film
p.86 06/01/2000
Review 4:
"...STIR OF ECHOES stays assuredly character-driven and admirably low-key in its shock effects..."
Source: Film Comment
p.78 09/01/1999
Review 5:
"...Thoroughly unnerving....Stark and harrowing..." - 3 out of 5 Stars
Source: Premiere
p.95 03/01/2000
Review 6:
"...With strong performances, intriguing and sparingly used special effect and some highly original concepts....Rivetingly haunting..."
Source: Box Office
p.138 09/01/1999
Review 7:
"...The economical, fast-paced style and creepy mood are reminiscent of THE TWILIGHT ZONE -- for good reason....David Koepp's thriller matches the eeriest moments of the classic TV series..."
Source: USA Today
p.12E 09/10/1999
Review 8:
"...Kevin Bacon stars in one of his best performances..."
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
p.29 09/10/1999
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