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Overview
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Director:
Writer:
Niall Johnson (written by)
Release Date:
7 January 2005 (USA)
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Tagline:
The dead are trying to get a hold of you. more
Plot:
An architect's desire to speak with his wife from beyond the grave, becomes an obsession with supernatural repercussions. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 win
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2 nominations
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(66 articles)
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So Intriguing, you may wish to watch this twice
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Michael Keaton | ... | Jonathan Rivers |
 | Chandra West | ... | Anna Rivers |
 | Deborah Kara Unger | ... | Sarah Tate |
 | Ian McNeice | ... | Raymond Price |
 | Sarah Strange | ... | Jane |
 | Nicholas Elia | ... | Mike Rivers |
 | Mike Dopud | ... | Detective Smits |
 | Marsha Regis | ... | Police Woman |
 | Brad Sihvon | ... | Minister |
 | Mitchell Kosterman | ... | Work Man |
 | L. Harvey Gold | ... | Business Man |
 | Amber Rothwell | ... | Susie Tomlinson |
| Suzanne Ristic | ... | Mary Freeman |
 | Keegan Connor Tracy | ... | Mirabelle Keegan |
 | Miranda Frigon | ... | Carol Black - Car Crash Woman |
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for violence, disturbing images and language.
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Runtime:
101 min | Sweden:94 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Taiwan:PG-12 |
Canada:14A (Ontario) |
Malaysia:18SG |
Portugal:M/16 |
Iceland:16 |
Canada:13+ (Quebec) |
South Korea:15 |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Brazil:14 |
Chile:14 |
Czech Republic:15 |
Finland:K-15 |
Germany:16 |
Hong Kong:IIA |
Ireland:15 |
Netherlands:12 |
Norway:15 |
Peru:14 |
Philippines:PG-13 |
Singapore:PG |
Sweden:15 |
UK:15 |
USA:PG-13 (certificate #40685)
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The recording used in the trailer that is attributed to Stanley Searles ("I love you.") is thought to be the "ghostly" voice of Searles himself, a former politician who died in 2002. The recording was said to have been made by Searles' daughter, an well-known EVP researcher named Karen Mossey.
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Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: When John is talking to Mr. Black in the church, their mouths doesn't match the words they say.
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Quotes:
Raymond Price:
[after John hears a ghost cursing at them] There are some very bad people out there. They can't all be Anna.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Hearing Is Believing: Actual EVP Sessions (2005) (V)
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Soundtrack:
Via Satellite
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What you bear with you when you go to this movie will affect how much you enjoy this picture. If you go with an intense curiosity for the subject of EVP, but have no prior knowledge of it, you will be somewhat disappointed, as the picture does not explain the the phenomena adequately. If you go in a bona fide skeptic, you are likely to leave as a disgruntled skeptic.
As for me, having had prior knowledge on the subject matter, I went to this movie quite eagerly, and was only slightly disappointed. The film did depict a newly widowed man's grief, and the desperation that sometimes follows such a loss. Although not many will go as far as to attempt contact via electronic devices, we can identify with the protagonist's need for closure. for who hasn't longed for that last conversation, kind word or even a farewell from a deceased loved one.
The actors were proficient in their roles, and a number of scenes left me quite shocked and unsettled. That is saying quite a lot, as I've tried my hand at contacting the spirit world before, but have never seen such a frightening experience as that endured by the protagonists.
The only things that detracted from the movie was its ending and its confusing pace. Although the first third of the movie went at an almost too slow pace, it was easy to follow. The latter 2/3s of the program could get confusing, and almost felt like some one stomped into the studio whilst they were filming and said "Come on then! Get a move on! We haven't got until Gabriel's trumpet resounds!" It simply went to quickly, hence my decision to see it twice. Not to spoil anything for those who have not seen this picture yet, but the latter part of the movie left matters to be desired.
The generous rating is warranted however, for creating an interesting movie around something as time-consuming and often unrewarding as EVP is quite a feat in and of itself. True, they have embellished things quite a bit, but if they hadn't, they'd not attract as wide an audience. The special effects were done well, and the director did the splendid job of keeping the audience tense for the greater part of the picture.
If you purchase the DVD, plan to watch it twice or thrice to get the most enjoyment out of it. Remember to watch also with an open mind, and at least some prior knowledge to the EVP phenomenon. Happy watching.