Most people who like suspense will enjoy this movie because there are enough scare scenes and unknowns to keep it interesting. Is she being watched? Is she safe? Will she die? Etcetera Yes, there is some unavoidable cliche in this type of storyline, but my advice is to go with the flow. After the plot is laid down, there is considerable suspense and tension throughout. I actually think she is very well cast in this film. She could easily be someone's sister, neighbor or friend. In fact, to her credit, her acting is completely credible and her character is both likable and relatable.
There are a couple of minor issues with some of the writing- the ones I mentioned earlier but definitely check this one out if paranormal horror is your thing.Īs others have mentioned, the lead character has a soft baby-like voice, which is obviously a little distracting since it's my first comment and the first comment made by many other reviewers too.
The paranormal tricks used look good, the build up of suspense and tension is gripping. It isn't sensationalized for the sake of sensationalism, but it keeps a chilling, "this house possessed" attitude from start to finish. Overall "Echoes Of Fear" has more to like than I initially expected. The jump scares are genuine moments and just going along with the main character uncovering such a disturbing past is horror done right. It all is well controlled, purposeful and affective. Most of the gimmicks are practical effects with expected CGI work. The horror elements are a mix of traditional haunted house tropes, chilling visual scenes and very dark subject matter. It is obvious this is ultra indie work, still Brian and Laurence Avenet-Bradley create a cool, atmospheric thriller. The characters are developed and the cast never take them too far into 'theatrics'. The inconsistency is only barely noticeable, and for the most part the film is strong. At times line delivery weakens story momentum. There is some moments when expositional stuff feels forced. For most of what "Echoes Of Fear" is, it is really chilling, dark and well directed. It takes the basics of a creepy, haunted house tale and layers in a couple of complexities that heightens the interest level. The story, at its core is a great- conceptually.
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