I really liked this one. I think it's a pretty underrated film. The story is interesting, creepy, and not too over the top with horror. Everything plays a part and makes sense by the end. I did really like the ending as well, in what seems like a "nice and friendly neighborhood" hides so many skeletons in the closet. Kevin Bacon is awesome and I liked his descent into madness which was entertaining to watch and understandable with what's been happening around him. I will say I prefer how the hypnotic suggestion was presented in the film over the book. I haven't read it but from how you've described it, 'his mind is free', that really reminds me of the film Insidious. I prefer this version as it gives the impression that before, the door may have been slightly ajar like he might see something in the corner of his eye or have a strong gut feeling about things sometimes like most ordinary people, even though his son is fully gifted. However, now his door/mind is completely open and anything can get in. He can't stop it, has no control of it, and doesn't yet understand what is shown to him at the beginning. It's like, he really was more or less ordinary before but now he's got his wish.
I think it's an amazing movie with some extremely underrated acting and writing. The best part to me is the way the story plays with Tom's preconception of 'ordinary' - at first, the idea of being ordinary is painful to him, but as his perception changes he comes to understand that the 'ordinary' neighborhood he's a part of has a hidden and sinister side (much like the 'ordinary' reality he'd become accustomed to has this entire hidden supernatural world existing just beneath it outside of everyone's view). Finally, when all is said and done, he ends up finding solace in embracing an ordinary existence once more.
It is very good. Shame I didn't appreciate it the first time I saw it on DVD. I was still at that age where I needed to have monsters and ghosts popping out every few minutes. I didn't appreciate the merits of good moody and atmospheric storytelling back when I was younger.
I know you don't have time to mention everything, but I liked the cool and competent Kathryn Erbe in this film. She isn't a damsel in distress, she isn't a scream queen, she doesn't wait around for the guy to do something. I really love her as an actress and think she doesn't get much notice , which is too bad.
Such a good movie. I cry every time. That descent into hell is creepy af but I wouldn't consider it horror or even thriller. It's more pure drama to me.
The Incredible Shrinking Man is one of my favourite movies. I didn't know it was based on a book by the same author that gave us I Am Legend/The Omega Man (there's also The Last Man on Earth with Vincent Price by the way).
I watched this on a bored night in the house last summer, I’m not usually a big fan of ghost/supernatural horror movies but this one really hit the spot. Thanks for another great review and hope you’re doing well this spring!
I remember randomly watching this as a younger "adult" and being surprised at how hard it was to fully grasp. It really didn't clarify itself for the non-observant and I really enjoyed watching it and trying to figure out what was going on. Great movie, and great synopsis.
Have you seen the movie Cold Skin (2017)? It basically The Lighthouse focusing more on Lovecraft. The cinematography and effects looks great for a movie with a budget of $10M.
i love this channel. knowledgeable but not pretentious.. insightful and hilarious.. normally 30 - 40 minute videos are just too long for me, but here it never has a problem holding my attention.
Hell yea another review I love it this is one of my favorite movies a definite go to at Halloween!!! I love this channel so incredibly detailed and your voice is so hypnotic and sexy!!! Love it man keep up the amazing work!!!
Great review. I remember watching bits of this movie when I was a kid, always was interested in it. Speaking of Richard Matheson, maybe one day you could take a look at Steven Spielberg's anthology series Amazing Stories (the original 1985 version). Matheson worked as a creative consultant on 12 episodes of the show, and he even got to write two episodes ("The Doll" and "One For The Books", the second one was even based on one of his short stories). Even two of his children, Ali Marie and Richard Christian, got to write episodes of the show (Ali Marie wrote the episode "Lane Change", while Richard Christian wrote the episodes "Magic Saturday" and "Miss Stardust", with the second one also being based on one of his father's short stories)
Another fantastic review, I always appreciate the amazing attention to detail and care that you put into all your work. I have always enjoyed this movie and return to it every now and then when I’m in need of a decent spooky story. I couldn’t agree more about modern supernatural films ALL devolving into noisy, over the top chaos! I have lost track of the number of movies that have started brilliantly, maintained a good slow burn only to loose the plot, literally, in the last 20 minutes. I have come to dread the endings for that reason! But thanks again for your awesome reviews, I am always thrilled to get the notification!
Not only is the fact that Kevin Bacon using the real pick axe with an injured shoulder commendable, but the fact he was still able to act through the pain well enough that you would never know it unless you were told is nothing short of amazing!
Ah, I remember renting this one from the local library to watch with my mum (we're both Kevin Bacon fans) when I was about 12/13 and quite enjoying it. It's been over a decade since my last watch.
Oh I have fond memories of this movie! My sister and I snuck into the movies, as it was rated R. Somehow it stuck with me (not in a bad way) and watched it in my twenties again. Unlike many other films that lose their magic if you watched it as a grownup I throughly enjoyed it the 2nd round too.
Brilliant choice to critique deus, commenting before watching so looking forward to this one. Remember stealing this from my parents collection when I was younger and I actually remember loving it for what it was. Plus DA BACON.
We need more coverage of Richard Matheson adaptions; we have 3 versions of “I am Legend”, there’s “Legend of Hell House (from his novel ‘Hell House’), “What Dreams May Come” and more
Ooh! I remember my dad getting this for me on DVD nearly 15 years ago. I watched it once, and then I put it away and lost it because I was too young to appreciate moody and atmospheric films that didn't have ghosts and monsters popping out every few minutes back when I was younger.
I truly think that this movie released too closely to The Sixth Sense (they released one month apart). I remember people calling Stir of Echoes a Sixth Sense rip-off, and just constantly placing it in The Sixth Sense's shadow... And imo this was the better film. It just wasn't as quotable... but the moment to moment stuff was superior.
I can remember an episode from Johnny Bravo: "There is a clown on the wing of the plane" and not only that the show made way more references to twilight zone...
You're vids are awesome . I love each of them , no matter how trash a movie could be , you turn it into gold ❤. Thank you, this was awesome glad you reviewed it .
I know this is an older video, but my wife had a superpower or guardian angel. On MANY occasions, we, at her direction, have left early or late and avoided big accidents. Once if we had left when we intended, we would have hit head on by a speeding mustang. And more recently, she felt like she was going to be late and left early, she would have been a part of a multicar collision that might have harmed if not killed her. But the kid complaining about being scared of the feathers hit pretty close to home.
Hey, Huge fan of Matheson, here. Super psyched to see you showing him some love, he's discussed far less than he should be (I feel) and this is a very cool video. That said, I believe you may have left out of one of the film adaptations of his novel I Am Legend, the Vincent Price flick The Last Man on Earth.
I find the best ghost stories are the ones that don't try to scare you, but rather double as mysteries that keep you on the edge of your seat. Those are way more fun than the ones that have nothing more to offer than a bunch of cheap jumpscares. 33:57 You know the sequel is bad when despite knowing about the first movie, I'd never even heard about the follow-up.
I think your comparison of Matheson to King and Barker is true, and that there is a simple reason why. First, what was the first 'summer blockbuster movie'? Jaws, in 1976. Almost all of Matheson's work was before that. Almost all of King's and all of Barker's was after that. I think the reason why Matheson isn't such a huge name is simply because he 'peaked' before the hype machine became such a huge thing. Personally, I know of him mostly from Stephen King's Danse Macabre, even though I'd seen a number of his movies and read of his stories before that.
@@deusdeaconReviews impossible! :) you mean "Frailty"? Of course i watched it, But i enjoy so much your work, it makes me happy when i receive the notification! YooHoo was my immediate reaction to see new video has arrived :D Tonight is my birthday, i left my friends in the other room to watch this video, you are that good!
I saw this in the theater on a lark because I had arrived too late to see a good chunk of The Blair Witch Project. And man, I was so glad I did...especially after seeing Blair Witch later when it had it's home release. I came out of the theater really impressed, since knowing nothing about it beforehand, I was expecting the usual hackneyed ghost movie crap.
@@deusdeaconReviews ..oh shit I did! Well same sentiment if not a bit late, I'll have to update the notifications I really enjoy your videos btw! Movie analysis is a bit of a hobby and I always find yours really insightful
very true, however you could argue that him being told to “dig”, did indeed lead to him finding the body, “break” is even more vague and might not have worked.
The feathers thing. I kinda figured the mom would have told her son, he he wasn't able to retreat from the house when the guy grabs the mother, she would have said "Go to your room" and i think he would have curled under his bed or gotten under the covers. But that is just where my mind went when i watched this, some time ago.
why would she take her sun into a situation she’s feels requires a knife for safety, its make more sense that she tell him to stay in the locked car while she makes sure all is safe.
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Two in one week? This is gonna be a good week.
I really liked this one. I think it's a pretty underrated film. The story is interesting, creepy, and not too over the top with horror. Everything plays a part and makes sense by the end. I did really like the ending as well, in what seems like a "nice and friendly neighborhood" hides so many skeletons in the closet. Kevin Bacon is awesome and I liked his descent into madness which was entertaining to watch and understandable with what's been happening around him.
I will say I prefer how the hypnotic suggestion was presented in the film over the book. I haven't read it but from how you've described it, 'his mind is free', that really reminds me of the film Insidious. I prefer this version as it gives the impression that before, the door may have been slightly ajar like he might see something in the corner of his eye or have a strong gut feeling about things sometimes like most ordinary people, even though his son is fully gifted. However, now his door/mind is completely open and anything can get in. He can't stop it, has no control of it, and doesn't yet understand what is shown to him at the beginning. It's like, he really was more or less ordinary before but now he's got his wish.
Agreed. I remember seeing in the theater and coming out thinking that was pretty good.
I think it's an amazing movie with some extremely underrated acting and writing. The best part to me is the way the story plays with Tom's preconception of 'ordinary' - at first, the idea of being ordinary is painful to him, but as his perception changes he comes to understand that the 'ordinary' neighborhood he's a part of has a hidden and sinister side (much like the 'ordinary' reality he'd become accustomed to has this entire hidden supernatural world existing just beneath it outside of everyone's view). Finally, when all is said and done, he ends up finding solace in embracing an ordinary existence once more.
This movie scared the heck out of me as a teen. I never see or hear anyone talking about it. But it’s good. You’ve been doing all my favorites lately
hopefully my next one will be a favourite too, it’s certainly mine.
@@deusdeaconReviews This AND Frailty! I'm excited to see the next one!
It is very good. Shame I didn't appreciate it the first time I saw it on DVD. I was still at that age where I needed to have monsters and ghosts popping out every few minutes. I didn't appreciate the merits of good moody and atmospheric storytelling back when I was younger.
I know you don't have time to mention everything, but I liked the cool and competent Kathryn Erbe in this film. She isn't a damsel in distress, she isn't a scream queen, she doesn't wait around for the guy to do something. I really love her as an actress and think she doesn't get much notice , which is too bad.
A review of "What Dreams May Come" would be awesome. It's not pure horror, but I remember it as a movie with some pretty scary themes.
massive themes of suicide though, big hard sell for youtube, but hey if i get the Patreon up and running to maximum capacity its possible.
Such a good movie. I cry every time. That descent into hell is creepy af but I wouldn't consider it horror or even thriller. It's more pure drama to me.
It is such a good movie...definitely in my top ten
The Incredible Shrinking Man is one of my favourite movies. I didn't know it was based on a book by the same author that gave us I Am Legend/The Omega Man (there's also The Last Man on Earth with Vincent Price by the way).
I feel so spoiled. Two Deusdaecon videos in a week. Thank you.
I watched this on a bored night in the house last summer, I’m not usually a big fan of ghost/supernatural horror movies but this one really hit the spot. Thanks for another great review and hope you’re doing well this spring!
Glad you enjoyed it, I’m well hope you’re staying safe
Thanks for reviewing this. It’s one of my all time favorite ghost movie. But with your commentary, it was like watching again with fresh eyes!
3rd Rock!!!! I'm glad we share that love Deus
absolutely, one of the best comedy shows
Very underrated. I own this one bc I love to rewatch. Great cast too. Very creepy. Wish more people knew about this one.
This is one of my favorite movies. It's my second favorite Kevin Bacon movie after my favorite movie Flatliners.
I need a gif of Michael Jackson eating popcorn, anxiously waiting for this vid to go live
"It's only a movie!"
"It's not funny!"
"You were scared, weren't ya?"
"I wasn't *that* scared."
"Yeah, you were scared."
-Thriller.
All fun and games till someone turns into a Werewolf
I see it in ma head 🤩
Yeeessssss, "it finally happened" (to quote F. Mercury ;) ). I'm liking this in advance before even watching. Big thanks!
Below is another good one that doesn't get too much at the end.
This is crazy -- I just rewatched Stir of Echoes only a few months ago. Thanks for review!
I remember randomly watching this as a younger "adult" and being surprised at how hard it was to fully grasp. It really didn't clarify itself for the non-observant and I really enjoyed watching it and trying to figure out what was going on.
Great movie, and great synopsis.
Your ending comments were the best and most appropriate thing I've ever heard for when it comes to sequels made from not connected movies.
Best week ever having Deusdaecon back to back episodes.
Have you seen the movie Cold Skin (2017)? It basically The Lighthouse focusing more on Lovecraft. The cinematography and effects looks great for a movie with a budget of $10M.
Dude, you are constantly reviewing awesome films I've never heard of, but thanks to you I've been introduced! Keep it coming! 🤘
i love this channel. knowledgeable but not pretentious.. insightful and hilarious..
normally 30 - 40 minute videos are just too long for me, but here it never has a problem holding my attention.
Glad you enjoy it, and I apologise in advance because my next video is my longest yet by a significant margin
Wow. I haven’t seen it since it came out. I forgot all of it but now I want to see it again. Ty
I watched it and I like it better now that you explained it. I have a feeling I wasn't paying enough attention. Thanks!
I'm glad my video helped improve the film for you, thats the best outcome from videos such as this.
Hell yea another review I love it this is one of my favorite movies a definite go to at Halloween!!! I love this channel so incredibly detailed and your voice is so hypnotic and sexy!!! Love it man keep up the amazing work!!!
One of Bacons hidden gems!!! I can watch this over and over snd always find something new. Bacon was incredible and the boy was haunting!!
So look forward to your new videos. Thank you for some great content.
Love your reviews! I held out on donating to your patreon, but after years of enjoying your content, I decided to pay it back :)
Great review. I remember watching bits of this movie when I was a kid, always was interested in it.
Speaking of Richard Matheson, maybe one day you could take a look at Steven Spielberg's anthology series Amazing Stories (the original 1985 version).
Matheson worked as a creative consultant on 12 episodes of the show, and he even got to write two episodes ("The Doll" and "One For The Books", the second one was even based on one of his short stories). Even two of his children, Ali Marie and Richard Christian, got to write episodes of the show (Ali Marie wrote the episode "Lane Change", while Richard Christian wrote the episodes "Magic Saturday" and "Miss Stardust", with the second one also being based on one of his father's short stories)
At last, my Saturdays are now complete thank you for coming back edit: I REMEBER THIS MOVIE!! bless you Deusdaecon
Thanks for reviewing this one! The movie completely flew under my radar, but your review of it made me want to go watch it.
Another fantastic review, I always appreciate the amazing attention to detail and care that you put into all your work. I have always enjoyed this movie and return to it every now and then when I’m in need of a decent spooky story. I couldn’t agree more about modern supernatural films ALL devolving into noisy, over the top chaos! I have lost track of the number of movies that have started brilliantly, maintained a good slow burn only to loose the plot, literally, in the last 20 minutes. I have come to dread the endings for that reason! But thanks again for your awesome reviews, I am always thrilled to get the notification!
Thanks so much glad you enjoy the video
I found you from your Prophecy reviews, excellent works!!
Wonderful review, Ill have to add this movie to my watch list
I really loved this film. I remember seeing this and six sense that same weekend and it’s just as good as as six sense. It’s so underrated
Man...This AND Frailty. Hitting all the gems man!
Not only is the fact that Kevin Bacon using the real pick axe with an injured shoulder commendable, but the fact he was still able to act through the pain well enough that you would never know it unless you were told is nothing short of amazing!
Excellent review! haven't seen this movie in ages.
I’m so glad you began uploading again and two of my cult favorites
Hope all is well,thank you for all your hard work,like book to movie while reviewing,not everybody does that,Big Fan of your channel.
Oh my good that 3rd rock joke is pure gold
Loved this movie back in the day.
I've always loved this movie. Thanks for a very respectful and detailed review.
Ah, I remember renting this one from the local library to watch with my mum (we're both Kevin Bacon fans) when I was about 12/13 and quite enjoying it. It's been over a decade since my last watch.
Oh I have fond memories of this movie! My sister and I snuck into the movies, as it was rated R. Somehow it stuck with me (not in a bad way) and watched it in my twenties again. Unlike many other films that lose their magic if you watched it as a grownup I throughly enjoyed it the 2nd round too.
I'm one of the people that they put the fails safe in for. I get hypnotized every time I watch the movie...
Damn you. You keep adding to movies I have to watch. The mounting list of things you review and I have to find. Lol
Hah! A commercial for Ancestry with Rob Lowe played right before the end of the video....the ghost of the horrible sequel got me!👻
Nice beard dude and I like the new backdrop.
I love you man. Nuff said.
I love your reviews!
Brilliant choice to critique deus, commenting before watching so looking forward to this one. Remember stealing this from my parents collection when I was younger and I actually remember loving it for what it was. Plus DA BACON.
"backyard looking like The Somme"
I love me a WW1 reference.
This one of my favorite movie, so underrated.
We need more coverage of Richard Matheson adaptions; we have 3 versions of “I am Legend”, there’s “Legend of Hell House (from his novel ‘Hell House’), “What Dreams May Come” and more
Love what you do here!
I watched this film years ago! Forgot all
About it. Amazing review dude and made me run out and pick it up on dvd lol 😂
It's been a while since I last watched your videos, you look quite different now! Take care and stay safe :D
Ooh! I remember my dad getting this for me on DVD nearly 15 years ago. I watched it once, and then I put it away and lost it because I was too young to appreciate moody and atmospheric films that didn't have ghosts and monsters popping out every few minutes back when I was younger.
I truly think that this movie released too closely to The Sixth Sense (they released one month apart).
I remember people calling Stir of Echoes a Sixth Sense rip-off, and just constantly placing it in The Sixth Sense's shadow...
And imo this was the better film. It just wasn't as quotable... but the moment to moment stuff was superior.
You hit thenail on the head.
I can remember an episode from Johnny Bravo: "There is a clown on the wing of the plane" and not only that the show made way more references to twilight zone...
I love this movie! It's one of my mine and my mom's favorite horror movies that we've watched dozens of times. Great review brother
You're vids are awesome . I love each of them , no matter how trash a movie could be , you turn it into gold ❤. Thank you, this was awesome glad you reviewed it .
thank you so much, glad you like the videos
Another video? Great great, great, great, great :)
Glad you like them!
@@deusdeaconReviews been watching your videos for a while. I like how interesting and intelligent they are tbh :)
U know I'm late to ask this but where did the intro music go
Your boy delivers on content, my man
love your work
Keep doing reviews bro💪🏽
I intend to, dont worry
Dope af video my guy.
This channel and your beard are glorious. Thank you for being one of my favorite channels on this platform. Greetings from New Hampshire!
Thanks very much, Glad you enjoy the videos, more on the way soon
Fantastic film that captures the feel of living in a Chicago neighborhood!
I know this is an older video, but my wife had a superpower or guardian angel. On MANY occasions, we, at her direction, have left early or late and avoided big accidents. Once if we had left when we intended, we would have hit head on by a speeding mustang. And more recently, she felt like she was going to be late and left early, she would have been a part of a multicar collision that might have harmed if not killed her. But the kid complaining about being scared of the feathers hit pretty close to home.
It was a very underrated gem
Good stuff. Good work.
Hey, Huge fan of Matheson, here. Super psyched to see you showing him some love, he's discussed far less than he should be (I feel) and this is a very cool video.
That said, I believe you may have left out of one of the film adaptations of his novel I Am Legend, the Vincent Price flick The Last Man on Earth.
I did specifically say there were many more and was being brief.
@@deusdeaconReviews that you did! I must have misunderstood, because you began with the Omega Man. Whatever the case, still very cool.
The Simpsons parody with the bus gremlin actually did scare me as a kid!
Oh damn it’s the boy!
Hey pumat sol shirt! I love seeing fellow critters out in the wild 💜
I too, noticed the tooth my friend
And our boy hits it out the park again! Man, I looooved this movie!! The original story lead to many a sleepless night for me as a teenager 😂
I really enjoyed this film, good and creepy (forgot it was '99 though, jeez). The fingernail bit has stuck in my mind.
Same. It's like nails on a chalkboard to me.
I MUST DIG
There aren't many people who provide genuine insight via analysis on RUclips, and Deusdaecon is the only one I know of who does so for films.
I haven't watched in quite a while, so I know I'm late as hell to this... but all the appreciation for the Casull in the background
Another great review. I love this movie.
Keep up the great work
Just watched The Ritual on netflix. Maybe u can review that one some day
Painted Black was the song in the Trailer
Makes sense, If a bit spoilery
I thought it was Paint It Black. Cover was by Canadian band, Gob.
I find the best ghost stories are the ones that don't try to scare you, but rather double as mysteries that keep you on the edge of your seat. Those are way more fun than the ones that have nothing more to offer than a bunch of cheap jumpscares.
33:57 You know the sequel is bad when despite knowing about the first movie, I'd never even heard about the follow-up.
My favourite parody of Terror is still a Johnny Bravo episode
I think your comparison of Matheson to King and Barker is true, and that there is a simple reason why. First, what was the first 'summer blockbuster movie'? Jaws, in 1976. Almost all of Matheson's work was before that. Almost all of King's and all of Barker's was after that. I think the reason why Matheson isn't such a huge name is simply because he 'peaked' before the hype machine became such a huge thing. Personally, I know of him mostly from Stephen King's Danse Macabre, even though I'd seen a number of his movies and read of his stories before that.
YoooHoooo you are back!
am I right to assume you missed last weeks video ?
@@deusdeaconReviews impossible! :) you mean "Frailty"? Of course i watched it, But i enjoy so much your work, it makes me happy when i receive the notification! YooHoo was my immediate reaction to see new video has arrived :D Tonight is my birthday, i left my friends in the other room to watch this video, you are that good!
ah fair enough, just had to check cause a lot of people miss my uploads, have a happy birthday from me.
@@deusdeaconReviews Thank you 🙂Cheers from Italy! 🍻
@@deusdeaconReviews They should hit the bell to get notification 🔔😉
Oh this dang movie the fingernail scene haunted my childhood
I saw this in the theater on a lark because I had arrived too late to see a good chunk of The Blair Witch Project. And man, I was so glad I did...especially after seeing Blair Witch later when it had it's home release. I came out of the theater really impressed, since knowing nothing about it beforehand, I was expecting the usual hackneyed ghost movie crap.
the evil wizard's power is growing
Hey got to take your investors where you can get them AKA minute maid lol. thanks for the awesome upload man as always great content appreciate it!
Deus is back! Yay :3
just to check, did you miss last weeks video ?
@@deusdeaconReviews ..oh shit I did! Well same sentiment if not a bit late, I'll have to update the notifications
I really enjoy your videos btw! Movie analysis is a bit of a hobby and I always find yours really insightful
glad you enjoy the videos, and i only checked because a lot of people miss the videos when their uploaded
This review is stirring.
27:30 I also can't fault Tom because "DIG" implies breaking ground... what he really needed to do was "BREAK".
very true, however you could argue that him being told to “dig”, did indeed lead to him finding the body, “break” is even more vague and might not have worked.
@@deusdeaconReviews very true.
The feathers thing. I kinda figured the mom would have told her son, he he wasn't able to retreat from the house when the guy grabs the mother, she would have said "Go to your room" and i think he would have curled under his bed or gotten under the covers. But that is just where my mind went when i watched this, some time ago.
why would she take her sun into a situation she’s feels requires a knife for safety, its make more sense that she tell him to stay in the locked car while she makes sure all is safe.
@@deusdeaconReviews good point, as i said i kinda made up those thoughts as i watched the movie. But very valid point.