The Echo

Director: Yam Laranas
Actors: Jesse Bradford, Amelia Warner, Carlos Leon
PlotA recently paroled ex-convict named Bobby returns to his mother's old apartment after her mysterious death. The building is run-down, and Bobby attempts to rebuild his life while haunted by memories of his past. As he settles in, he hears strange noises and unsettling whispers that seem to echo through the walls. His neighbors are peculiar and unwelcoming, particularly a hostile cop named Walter and his traumatized wife. Almost immediately, Bobby experiences eerie visions and unexplained occurrences that grow progressively more disturbing.
Bobby's unease intensifies as he discovers the dark history of the building and its previous tenants. Struggling to differentiate between reality and supernatural events, Bobby becomes convinced that something malevolent is at work. Despite his efforts to maintain his sanity and build a new life, the eerie occurrences force him to confront terrifying secrets and unravel his mother's tragic past. As Bobby digs deeper, he finds himself drawn into a sinister mystery that threatens to consume him. What he uncovers shakes him to the core, driving him toward a confrontation with the unseen forces haunting the building.
Writers: Eric Bernt, Shintaro Shimosawa, Yam Laranas
Release Date: 28 May 2009
Runtime: 96 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
The Echo offers solid Blu-ray quality with strong video and impressive audio, but its derivative scares and lack of extras make it worth a rental for horror fans.
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