Stir of Echoes
“In every mind there is a door that should never be opened.”
Synopsis
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.
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Stir of Echoes (1999) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-29
Top Cast
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Kevin Bacon
Tom Witzky
Kathryn Erbe
Maggie Witzky
Illeana Douglas
Lisa Weil
Zachary David Cope
Jake Witzky
Kevin Dunn
Frank McCarthy
Conor O'Farrell
Harry Damon
Liza Weil
Debbie Kozac
Lusia Strus
Sheila McCarthy
Stephen Eugene Walker
Bobby
Mary Kay Cook
Vanessa Damon
Larry Neumann Jr.
Lenny
Jennifer Morrison
Samantha Kozac
Richard Cotovsky
Neighborhood Man
Steve Rifkin
Kurt
Chalon Williams
Adam
George Ivey
Security Guard
Lisa Lewis
Debbie's Mother
Mike Bacarella
Train Station Cop #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 28, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.76x
+$9.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Koepp
- Screenplay & Story
- David Koepp
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- Stir of Echoes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Korean, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $21.1M
- Production Studios
- Artisan Entertainment, Hofflund/Polone
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Koepp
David Koepp, Richard Matheson, Andrew Kevin Walker
James Newton Howard
Fred Murphy, Michael Kohnhorst
Jill Savitt
Judy Hofflund, Gavin Polone, Michele Weisler
Department Leadership Roster
Judy Hofflund
Producer
Gavin Polone
Producer
Jill Savitt
Editor
David Koepp
Director
David Koepp
Screenplay
Fred Murphy
Director of Photography
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Andrew Kevin Walker
Writer
Nelson Coates
Production Design
Leesa Evans
Costume Design
Van Ling
Visual Effects Supervisor
Casey Cannon
Visual Effects Supervisor
Derick Tortorella
Visual Effects Supervisor
Rick LeFevour
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stir of Echoes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stir of Echoes about?
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.
Who directed Stir of Echoes?
Stir of Echoes was directed by David Koepp.
Who stars in Stir of Echoes?
The principal cast of Stir of Echoes includes Kevin Bacon, Kathryn Erbe, Illeana Douglas, Zachary David Cope, Kevin Dunn.
When was Stir of Echoes released and how long is it?
Stir of Echoes was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Stir of Echoes?
Stir of Echoes had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $21.1M at the worldwide box office (1.76 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Stir of Echoes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stir of Echoes was composed by James Newton Howard.
Is Stir of Echoes based on a book or true story?
Stir of Echoes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Matheson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stir of Echoes?
Stir of Echoes holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).