‘Stir of Echoes’ at 25: Kevin Bacon, David Koepp on the Ghost Story

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Kevin Bacon and writer-director David Koepp reflect on the enduring legacy of 1999's supernatural thriller 'Stir of Echoes' in the shadow of 'The Sixth Sense'

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Bacon admits 'The Sixth Sense' was destined to be a massive hit, but 'Stir of Echoes' still found its own audience and critical acclaim
Koepp reveals the film's haunting imagery and themes were inspired by his own childhood experiences with the paranormal, giving the ghost story an extra layer of authenticity

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Kevin Bacon, David Koepp, 'Stir of Echoes', 'The Sixth Sense'

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