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Eavesdropper
Eavesdropper
Actors: Lucy Jenner, Costas Mandylor, John J. York, John de Lancie, George Takei
Director: Andrew Bakalar
Genres: Drama, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense
R     2006     1hr 37min

In 1997 documents surfaced surrounding a government experiment to restore hearing in 15 deaf patients. In 2000 the conspiracy becomes evident..There was only one survivor. Based on true events this tracks the survivor & he...  more »

     
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Actors: Lucy Jenner, Costas Mandylor, John J. York, John de Lancie, George Takei
Director: Andrew Bakalar
Creators: Geza Sinkovics, John P. Fleenor, Andrew Bakalar, Rick Fields, Fred C. Caruso, Kenneth Burke
Genres: Drama, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense
Sub-Genres: Drama, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense
Studio: Freestyle Releasing
Format: DVD - Color,Full Screen - Subtitled
DVD Release Date: 01/24/2006
Original Release Date: 01/01/2005
Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2005
Release Year: 2006
Run Time: 1hr 37min
Screens: Color,Full Screen
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 0
MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Languages: English
Subtitles: Spanish

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Member Movie Reviews

Kimberley P. (lostthecreek) from FLORENCE, AL
Reviewed on 8/19/2009...
It is not a fast moving movie but it does keep your interest specially when you relize this is based on a true-story. It really makes you wonder what our gov't is really doing.
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Movie Reviews

Really Good Movie
Dorrie Wheeler | 02/08/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Eavesdropper is an absolutely fascinating movie. The film's DVD box claims that the movie is based on "shocking true events." Knowing this information makes the film appealing. However after digging under the surface a little its not clear exactly what is true and what isn't. The films website claims the films director Andrew Bakalar was kidnapped upon completing the film. It seems like the whole based on a true story and the film maker missing claim was created to bolster interest in the film. However, this hoopla, whether true or false was not needed. Eavesdropper is the story of a woman who survived a horrible robbery that left her husband dead and her deaf. The incident leaves her broken down mentally and financially and she finds herself living in a shelter. At the shelter she decides to participate in an experiment to re-store her hearing. She knows it's a government experiment with unproven results but she is desperate to restore her hearing. Her hearing returns immediately after the surgery. Soon after that she starts hearing voices in her head. The voices she is hearing are not her own. She is hearing other peoples thoughts-the good, the bad and the things people don't want you to hear. The other patients who were a part of the experiment are dying or driven to suicide. When she tries to escape the program her life is endangered.

Eavesdropper is an interested film compromised mostly of a C list cast, but its definitely worth checking out.
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Reminded of an outer limits episode
Josh Turner | CO | 01/27/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"When I think of one word to sum up this movie it would be originality. It was like a super intense episode of outer limits. This movie seriously takes the concept of supernormal abilities to another level, and the suspense factor is always lingering over the main character as she is able to literally hear danger approaching her. I think future movies could learn a lot from Eavesdropper not only in how a movie presents itself, but also in script, originality and acting. Superb, 5 stars!"
I hear you
bernie | Arlington, Texas | 02/17/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)

"In an attempt to correct her (Costas Mandylor) hearing after a she became deaf from the sound of gunshots, the experiment went too well. Now she is of value to some people and a threat to others. How is she going to get out of this pickle?

A well executed formula movie. At one time we were innovated by movies where a secret formula, or radiation, or LSD experiments create a superset of senses. And of course the experiment hast to be covered up. The main experimentee is usually more moral than the experimenter. Others, usually the government, want to use the abilities for their own nefarious purposes.

So the story is not unique however the acting and details are exceptionally good. You can tell that this is a pilot and it makes you wonder who will survive to make the program.

For sci-fi lovers you may recognize George Takei (Sulu on Star Trek), and John de Lancie (Q on Star Trek: Voyager), together again.

The only thing missing would be the mystique of a missing film maker. Shads of Aimee Semple McPherson.

Firestarter"