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Friday, October 2, 2009

The Echo - don't watch it ... alone






If you want to get scared you have to watch The Echo.  This 2008 Yam Laranas film is a  hollywood remake of his original film  Sigaw (2004) which he himself directed and acted by Richard Gutierrez.  I find the film really effective in scaring and building up the suspense.  The film is dark, i mean literally dark.  Even the day shots are dark, but serves its purpose as it makes you feel the eeriness of the place.

The Echo tells the story of Bobby (Jesse Bradford)  who was just released from prison and came back to live in his recently deceased mom's apartment.  When in the apartment he could hear screams and voices from the other room.   Iza Calzado is reprising her role as Gina, the next door neighbor who is constantly abused by her deranged husband.

If you have seen the movie Sigaw before then you would know already how the story goes.  The Echo is a faithful remake of this film, sticking to the storyline but the production is so much better.

Yam Laranas' works include the The Patient X which is currently in it s post production, Hibla, Radyo, Ang lalaki sa buhay ni Selya.  Jesse Bradford's filmography include My sassy girl, Flag of our fathers, Swimfan among others.

Here are some stills from the movie:





If you're scared with these pictures, then go now to SM cinema and watch the  movie.

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