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In every mind there is a door that has never been opened.

A casual session of hypnotism gives a man the ability to perceive the world of the afterlife, which he uses in order to investigate the ghostly spirit that is haunting his home.

- well-constructed plot
- genuinely frightening
- effective jump scares
- solid acting all-around
- very well-written
- eerie moments keep things interesting
- Kevin Bacon's impressive performance
- great build-up

- weak second half
- underwhelming reveal
- half-decent conclusion
- a few mild plot holes

- moderate violence and gore
- moderate scares and frightening scenes
- low nudity and sexual themes
- moderate profanity

- ghosts have the strangest ways of asking for help
- mad and loud behaviour will definitely not raise any question in the neighbourhood
- x-ray vision is the new term for psychic abilities

Stir of Echoes is a surprisingly atmospheric and chilling horror thriller that never really got the recognition it deserved at the time of its release, but that doesn't make it any less great. Featuring an incredibly tense build-up thanks to the well-written plot, the effective jump scares and Kevin Bacon's notable performance, the film makes for quite an intense ride, but its final reveal and the cheesy conclusion leave a little to be desired. However, Stir of Echoes remains the type of solid thriller that is hard to come by.

horror meter: 4 hypnotised stars (out of 5)