Movie Description 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.
| Credits | | Producer: | Gavin Polone, Judy Hofflund | | Cast: | Kathryn Erbe, Kevin Bacon |
Editorial Reviews "...Thoroughly unnerving....Stark and harrowing..." - 3 out of 5 Stars Premiere - p.95 - Christopher Kelly (03/01/2000)
"...[Kevin Bacon gives an] exceptional performance....Koepp does a masterful job..." Variety - p.107 - Joe Leydon (08/23/1999)
"...Moments of chilling terror..." Rolling Stone - p.100 - Peter Travers (09/30/1999)
"...Koepp's film is much more of a Hitchcock shocker than an out-and-out spook flick..." Total Film - p.86 - Ceri Thomas (06/01/2000)
"...STIR OF ECHOES stays assuredly character-driven and admirably low-key in its shock effects..." Film Comment - p.78 - Andrew Lewis Conn (09/01/1999)
"...With strong performances, intriguing and sparingly used special effect and some highly original concepts....Rivetingly haunting..." Box Office - p.138 - Christine James (09/01/1999)
"...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..." USA Today - p.12E - Andy Seiler (09/10/1999)
"...Kevin Bacon stars in one of his best performances..." Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (09/10/1999)
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