I’ve seen Stir of Echoes on VHS, DVD, Digital and now Blu-ray, and as one would naturally expect Imprint’s 1080p rendering offers optimal viewing for home cinema audiences. We’re encouraged to ponder these ideas than seek a definitive answer. While its concept is nothing new, I think Matherson’s dive into the notion of what our eye can see, isn’t necessarily everything that’s there, is explored with an open mind. His son, Jake, of course, knows exactly what’s going on, because of kids and ghosts, while Maggie is left trying to make sense of Tom’s deteriorating state. Tom is quietly going through a midlife crisis, feeling like he hasn’t lived up to his potential, and by having it collide with his supernatural encounter, he’s energised by his new experience, even though it’s becoming detrimental to his family. While you can easily label the film as generic, I think it’s done considerably well, standing out with clever visual sequences and bolstered by strong performances from Kevin Bacon as our protagonist and Kathryn Erbe as his stoic wife, Maggie. Since its release in theatres, I’ve seen Stir of Echoes on each physical format, plus digitally, but Imprint’s premium Blu-ray provided my most enjoyable viewing. Unknowingly at first, Tom’ sensory perception begins to change with visits from a ghostly apparition. Imprint Films have since released the ‘almost supernatural classic’ via a stacked limited edition on Blu-ray.īased on Richard Matheson’s 1958 novel, this seamlessly adapted story takes place in modern-day Chicago and begins following an intense impromptu session of hypnosis conducted by Tom’s (Kevin Bacon) spiritual sister-in-law, Lisa (Illeana Douglas). I remember walking away from Stir of Echoes a little underwhelmed by the ending, which is generally a given with most mainstream horror movies, but enjoyed the initial mystery, the urban setting and traditional ghost story element. It was a weekend dominated by constant sniffing, playing Speed Freaks on PS1 and getting down on Kevin Bacon’s manic vice as a working-class husband and father with an unwanted link to what lies beyond the veil of death. I was coming down with the flu, surrounded by patrons and not a soul cared. With the more popular Sixth Sense still on the minds of horror fans, myself included, a friend and I ventured to our local cinema for a night session. We in Australia didn’t get to see Stir of Echoes until the fourth month into the new millennium whereas US audiences were enjoying it the previous year in September, which in retrospect feels like a jarring wait compared to today’s release cycle.
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