Product Details

• Actors: Lucy Jenner, Costas Mandylor, John J. York, John de Lancie, George Takei
• Directors: Andrew Bakalar
• Writers: Andrew Bakalar
• Producers: Andrew Bakalar, Fred C. Caruso, Kenneth Burke
• Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
• Language: English
• Subtitles: Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Studio: Freestyle Releasing
• DVD Release Date: January 24, 2006
• Run Time: 97 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000B5XPEC
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #146,351 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Eavesdropper" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

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 & her attempts to escape a government cover-up that seeks to eliminate her existence. Studio: Uni Dist Corp (music) Release Date: 01/17/2006 Starring: George Takei John Delancie Run time: 97 minutes Rating: R

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Really Good Movie, February 8, 2006

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Dorrie Wheeler - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eavesdropper (DVD)

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars reminded of an outer limits episode, January 27, 2006

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Josh Turner (CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eavesdropper (DVD)

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!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I hear you, February 17, 2006

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bernie "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eavesdropper (DVD)

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.

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