Stir of Echoes: The Homecoming (2007) (TV)

User Rating:

4.6/10   

Director:

Ernie Barbarash

Writer (WGA):

Ernie Barbarash (written by)

Release Date:

11 August 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Horror | Thriller

Plot:

A soldier returns home from the Iraq war only to be haunted by visions of the dead.

Plot Keywords:

Ghost | Fire | Hospital | Guilt | Clairvoyant

Cast

Rob Lowe	...	Ted Cogan
Marnie McPhail	...	Molly Cogan
Ben Lewis	...	Max Cogan
Tatiana Maslany	...	Sammi
Shawn Roberts	...	Luke
Vik Sahay	...	Farzan
Colin Williams	...	Drexel
Pj Lazic	...	Nunez (as P.J. Lazic)
Elias Zarou	...	Iraqi Officer
Nicholas Carella	...	Kablinsky
Cristine Prosperi	...	Iraqi Girl
Jason Mercury	...	Translator
Bill Lake	...	Colonel
Neil Crone	...	Gary
Katya Gardner	...	April

Also Known As:

Stir of Echoes 2: The Homecoming (USA) (DVD title)
Stir of Echoes: The Dead Speak (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong violent content, disturbing images and language.

Runtime:

89 min

Country:

USA | Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Singapore:NC-16 | Australia:MA (2008) | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Stouffville, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Lions Gate Entertainment

Movie Connections:

References The Sixth Sense (1999)

Soundtrack:

Faster Women

A little disappointing sequel

The first Stir of Echoes is IMO the most underrated horror film ever. Had it not came out at the same time as The Sixth Sense maybe it would have done better, but sometimes the little known gems are the best. Heard about the sequel a while back ago, and was kinda excited. Disappointed when I heard it wasn't getting a theatrical release, but I have come to find out that these little know gems do get released STD.

Unfortunately, I wasn't feeling this movie. First of all, is it just me or did it seem very fast paced? I like fast paced, but not to fast that it feels like the movie is just an hour long or shorter. And the creepiness of the first movie was certainly missing here. And wow, what a downgrade music wise. From the classic Rolling Stones song "Paint it Black" (albeit it was a cover version, but I like any version of that song) to some rap song? I know that song kinda had to do with what was happening, but rap? Bleh! And the twist wasn't quite too shocking that it had me going "no way!"

And this just did not feel at all like a Stir of Echoes sequel at all to me. OK, we had Jake from the first movie all grown up. How long ago were the events of the first movie? Or are we still at war 20 or 30 years in the future (man I hope not)? And why no mention of his dad? But at least they brought back the OJ drinking.

Overall, it wasn't a bad movie, but many miles away from the underrated first.