Michael Keaton plays successful architect Jonathan Rivers, whose peaceful existence is shattered by the unexplained disappearance and death of his wife, Anna. Jonathan is eventually contacted by a man, who claims to be receiving messages from Anna through EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon), the process through which the dead communicate with the living through household recording devices. At first skeptical, Jonathan then becomes convinced of the messages' validity, and is soon obsessed with trying to contact her on his own. His further explorations into EVP and the accompanying supernatural messages unwittingly open a door to another world, allowing something uninvited into his life.

Spooky and creepy enough that you almost want to go out an research EVP as well as test it out. Sure, the movie falls into all the traps most Thriller’s and Horror movies do, trying to make you jump all the while being so transparent about it. There was only one time in the movie that I truly jumped in my seat, I just wish the creators of the movie had realized what made the movie so scary was not those moments but rather the truly creepy nature of the story itself. I have yet to research EVP yet but the movie truly does a supberb job in making you think it is real. I also have to admit I had no idea where the film was going as the ending totally caught me off guard, as it was original in the fact that it really wasn’t a twist but rather just where the film seemed to be heading the whole time. Too many movie makers now days think they need to borrow M. Night Shylman’s twist like endings, which rarely works out but it was nice to see a movie with an ending that fit the movie. Granted some may think of the ending as a twist but to me it just seemed a fitting end to a creepy and spooky movie.

Michael Keaton does a good job as the ghost obsessed widow but he really could have used a better supporting cast. Besides Keaton no other actor even remotely stood out in the film which is a shame as while Keaton is a good actor he just can’t carry a film all by himself. Sure he is bailed out by a great story but it would have been nice to see him have some good interaction with some other characters in the film. Not as good as some of the better thriller’s out there but still good enough to enthrall you and keep you guessing at what is going to happen next, catch a matinee or wait for the video.
3.5 stars out of 5