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After moving into a new house in the suburbs, a family discovers that they are not alone. While the film was well received at the Sundance Film Festival, some viewers walked away due to its intensity. One person said: “I can’t stand the stress this late at night.” Mentioned in Amanda the Jedi Show: NIGHT SWIMMING into the Garbage | Explained (2024). Presence is a chilling and atmospheric thriller that will get under your skin and stay with you long after the credits roll. The film combines psychological horror with supernatural elements to create a tense and disturbing experience. The story follows a small group of characters who find themselves isolated in a haunted, remote location. What begins as a slowly unraveling mystery quickly unfolds into a mind-blowing journey that blurs the line between reality and paranoia. The pacing is perfect, slowly building tension without feeling like it’s dragging. An exceptional aspect of the Presence is its atmosphere. The cinematography and sound design create a haunting atmosphere that will leave you on edge. Every creak, shadow, and eerie silence heightens the tension, making you feel like something terrible could happen at any moment. The actors are solid. Even if the plot doesn’t break anything new for us in terms of horror, it’s the execution that sets Presence apart. The film knows how to build a sense of dread without relying on jump scares, instead focusing on psychological tension and the unknown. If you like slow horror with a psychological twist, this one is worth watching!