Stir of Echoes

  • Theatrical - Wide 1999-09-10
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8/10

Synopsis

Tom’s a regular guy, a utilities lineman, married, with a young son, his wife is pregnant; he hangs out with long-time pals in a Chicago neighborhood. At a party, his sister-in-law hypnotizes him, and he goes into a deep trance. Before... See more waking him, she suggests that he keep his mind open. That night he sees flashes of violence and the ghost of a young woman. His young son, too, is “a receiver,” but while the boy is calm and coherent in his conversations with spirits, Tom is confused and agitated. Over time, the young woman’s story comes to the surface, and Tom begins a hunt for her body that puts him and his usually understanding wife, Maggie, in grave danger.

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Review Date: Director: David Koepp Writer: David Koepp Producers: Judy Hofflund, Gavin Polone Actors: Kevin Bacon as Tom Witzky Kathryn Erbe as Maggie Illeana Douglas as Lisa Plot: Man who does not believe in anything supernatural gets hypnotized and suddenly...

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