The Presence
The Presence
PG | 04 August 2010 (USA)
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In this darkly romantic ghost story, a woman travels to an isolated cabin where she is stalked by an apparition who inhabits her space as his own. With the unexpected arrival of the woman’s boyfriend, the dark spirit’s haunting grows obsessive. Soon the woman begins to exhibit weirdly irrational behavior as the thin line between sanity and possession begins to unravel. Is she battling her inner demons, or is a much darker presence threatening them all?

Reviews
Develiker terrible... so disappointed.
Tetrady not as good as all the hype
Sexyloutak Absolutely the worst movie.
Limerculer A waste of 90 minutes of my life
gpeltz Unexpected, and very moving. Very nice, simple and understated, beautifully shot and well acted, It had many layers; How we deal with our own demons, and how in truth, we are not alone. We are influenced by our own personal ghosts, memories of things past,and events that shape us. I had never heard of this movie, but it deserves a lot more attention.I recommend the watch, Do not expect a horror show, although it does have some spooky moments, Let the mood sink in, The pacing is slow and deliberate. That's the way it was meant to be. Just let the story tell itself. I do not believe there is a need for an explanation, the events seem straight forward. One would have to be rather dense to miss the point, and for that matter, the beauty, although symbolism abounds.What you will not find is; Over the top Paranormal Activity cliché's, Evil Dead bloodbaths, or Cabin in the Wood's boogie men. If that is what you are looking for, look elsewhere. The spoiler ? If the spell works, you may find it uplifting. 
mfalcon611 I noticed a lot of reviewers slammed this movie because they were looking for a horror movie with the emphasis on blood and guts and fear. I was happily surprised to find that this movie, while a ghost story, is also a love story, with a life after death theme. (Anyone who expected the blood and guts should realize with a PG rating, this movie would not satisfy!) I really enjoyed this movie and thought it was the perfect ghost story! I think women would probably enjoy this movie more than men. I also think Mira Sorvino is an excellent actress and her acting skills made the movie very enjoyable to watch. The scenery is quite lovely throughout the movie, and I think the peaceful setting was used strategically throughout the movie in stark contrast the inner conflicts portrayed by the heroine. I also liked the way the movie unfolded, slowly giving us more and more information about the characters so their stories became clear. I understand why some people gave this movie a low rating due to their expectations, however, if you can leave them behind, I think you will find that it is an enjoyable and captivating 90 minutes of film.
Michael Lane This feels like a film with a lot less money than they must have had, given that the cast includes Justin Kirk and Mira Sorvino. The camera work is remarkably amateurish, save the rare shot that any film fan can quickly recognize as directly lifted from other movies. Inappropriately scored, too, with sappy, upbeat romantic comedy music playing behind scenes that are meant to be chilling. Plot-wise, it's full of holes, leaving much unexplained. I wouldn't call it boring -- I was mesmerized, in fact, but for the wrong reason; I really still can't believe how bad this movie is. Felt like I needed a shower afterward to wash the stench of it off of me. Watch this movie with discerning film fans for a fun point-and-laugh experience.
diane-chandler-75 This is perhaps one of the best films I have ever seen. Being a very 'wordy' person, I find it beyond amazing to see how much Shane West could draw out the character and personality of the 'ghost' without uttering a word. He acts with every inch of his body and displays emotions on his face and in his eyes better than most who have words to further their objective. To say he is talented is a gross understatement.I was well pleased with all the actors and the way they were able to interpret their role. I particularly liked Justin Kirk's portrayal of the man. He was warm, supportive and loving toward the woman,even when she was quite literally coming apart at her mental and emotional seams.The freedom to interpret just what the ghost and the man in black represent adds dimension to the film in a way not seen often in the horror genre. The actions of the ghost in the closing minutes of the film give teeth to an already difficult role to portray. Learning the decisions he made and the effect those decisions had on the outcome is gratifying, especially if you are one that finds certain satisfaction from knowing you were able to unravel the plot as the film developed.I would recommend this film to anyone who enjoys a film that makes you think and will most definitely watch it again. The absence of dialog in so much of the film creates a challenge to the viewer to know the characters well and pay close attention to every small detail. Those cumulative details build a story you will not be disappointed in from professionals whom you will admire more highly by the end of the film.