Double Echo
A psychologist comes to believe that the acutely autistic 17-year-old girl that he has been attempting to treat is gifted with telepathic powers, and begins to exhaustively test her capabilities, enlisting the aid of a psychiatric colleague to impartially observe.
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Plot Summary
A troubled composer, after being discharged from a mental institution, returns to his isolated country estate. He becomes increasingly obsessed with his young wife and her twin sister, leading to a descent into paranoia and violence. The atmosphere is thick with unease as the composer's grip on reality loosens, blurring the lines between hallucination and truth.
Critical Reception
Double Echo is a cult British horror film that gained a modest following for its atmospheric tension and unsettling themes. While not a mainstream success, it is often cited as an example of unsettling psychological horror from the 1970s, appreciated by fans of the genre for its eerie mood and disturbing narrative.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its eerie atmosphere and psychological tension.
- Noted for its disturbing exploration of obsession and madness.
- Considered a unique and unsettling entry in British horror cinema.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location at a remote estate in the Scottish Highlands, contributing significantly to its isolated and unsettling atmosphere.
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