Despite reliable performances and execution, the shallow and too nebulous storytelling ultimately sinks Presence. The emphasis on puzzling ambiguity over character or narrative winds up leaving the horror lost at sea.
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Jennie Kermode
RTEye for FilmNov 17, 2022
Ultimately too ambitious for its own good, Presence nevertheless showcases some interesting work.
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Matt Donato
RTPaste MagazineNov 17, 2022
Christian Schultz’s Presence is a possession thriller gone aimlessly adrift over international waters.