Sigaw

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Sigaw
US film poster
Directed by	Yam Laranas
Written by	Roy C. Iglesias
Starring	Jomari Yllana Richard Gutierrez Angel Locsin
Distributed by	Regal Entertainment
Release date(s)	2004(Philippines)
Running time	102 min
Country	Philippines
Language	Tagalog
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Sigaw is a 2004 Filipino horror film directed by Yam Laranas, the title translates into "Scream" in English but has been released as The Echo internationally to avoid confusion with the US horror film Scream. The film was a box office success in the Philippines where the horror genre has become increasingly popular. The success of the film also owes much to the bankability of its two main male stars. In 2005, the film received a release in both Singapore and Malaysia.

A US remake of the film is currently in production.

"The Echo" is a remake of the acclaimed Filipino thriller "Sigaw." The story centers on a young ex-con (Bradford) who moves into an old apartment building only to learn his neighbor is an abusive police officer who savagely beats his wife and daughter. When the ex-con tries to intervene, he becomes trapped in a curse.

[edit] Plot (2008 Hollywood Remake)

Recently paroled Bobby Reynolds attempts to make a new life for himself by getting a job, reconnecting with a former girlfriend and moving into his mother's apartment, vacant since her untimely death. Upon arrival, he is soon plagued by strange occurrences in the apartment and bizarre encounters with his neighbors. When he begins to investigate, Bobby discovers that his mother died under unusual circumstances and he comes to the realization that her death is somehow linked to the tenants of the building, who he believes are now coming after him. As he struggles to uncover the truth, terrifying secrets are revealed and Bobby must find a way to fight the echoes of the past before they kill him and those he loves.