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Still Stirring: ‘Stir of Echoes’ Writer-Director David Koepp on the Birth and Afterlife of the Ghost Story, 25 Years Later

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25 years after its release, the writer-director of '90s horror hit 'Stir of Echoes' reflects on the birth and lasting impact of the ghost story genre
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  • Director David Koepp dishes on how the surprise success of 'The Sixth Sense' impacted the post-release life of his own chilling supernatural thriller 'Stir of Echoes', which starred Kevin Bacon
  • Koepp shares how the film's spooky themes and unsettling visuals were inspired by his own experiences with the paranormal, adding a personal touch to the classic ghost story formula
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David Koepp, Kevin Bacon, 'Stir of Echoes', 'The Sixth Sense'
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