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Stir of Echoes (1999)

โ€œIn every mind there is a door that should never be opened.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 1,416 votes 1h 39m r ThrillerHorrorMystery

#56 of 105 films from 1999 #999 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by David Koepp ยท Written by Richard Matheson, David Koepp, Andrew Kevin Walker

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Overview

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.

Cast

Kevin Baconas Tom Witzky
Kathryn Erbeas Maggie Witzky
Illeana Douglasas Lisa Weil
Kevin Dunnas Frank McCarthy
Conor O'Farrellas Harry Damon
Lusia Strusas Sheila McCarthy
Zachary David Copeas Jake Witzky
Stephen Eugene Walkeras Bobby
Mary Kay Cookas Vanessa Damon
Larry Neumann Jr.as Lenny
Jennifer Morrisonas Samantha Kozac
Liza Weilas Debbie Kozac
Karen Vaccaroas Upset Woman
Richard Cotovskyas Neighborhood Man

Facts

Release dateSeptember 10, 1999
Runtime99 min (1h 39m) โ€” shorter as the 1999 average of 110 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$12,000,000
Box office$21,142,914 (1.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0164181

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Questions

How long is Stir of Echoes?
Stir of Echoes runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is Stir of Echoes worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 1,416 votes, which places it #56 of 105 films released in 1999 in this index (top 48%) and #999 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Stir of Echoes?
Stir of Echoes was directed by David Koepp. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Secret Window (2004), Ghost Town (2008), Premium Rush (2012).
Who stars in Stir of Echoes?
Kevin Bacon as Tom Witzky; Kathryn Erbe as Maggie Witzky; Illeana Douglas as Lisa Weil; Kevin Dunn as Frank McCarthy; Conor O'Farrell as Harry Damon; Lusia Strus as Sheila McCarthy.
What is Stir of Echoes rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Stir of Echoes?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/32472.

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