![]() ![]() ![]() When Jen finally sees her best friend for the first time in forever on the dock outside the Viviray (named after David’s ex-wife who he refuses to talk about), she’s perturbed by her Malibu Barbie appearance and penchant for popping Ambien pills. Presence encapsulates the fear of change in the face of success, presented without subtlety through Sam. ![]() Too bad all of Jen’s friends suck and seem like the type that would sooner abandon ship than give her the support she needs. She exudes a sad vulnerability underneath a forced toughness that is easy to connect to and admire. Adams is exceptional in what must be a difficult role, balancing internal collapse with the struggle to put on a smile for those around her. Through unanswered texts to Sam and an abundance of gloomy lighting, we’re drawn deep into Jen’s desperation for a sense of normalcy and positive human interaction. Paranoia often feels like a brewing storm in our minds, and Schultz captures Jen’s mental state by opening on a thunderous downpour while she paces back and forth in her bedroom. Perfect time to get on an isolated yacht with an estranged friend and a complete stranger!Īs you can probably guess, Presence is not a lighthearted film and has audiences taking a plunge into murky depths with Jen from the very beginning. Meanwhile, Jen is having nightmares about killing her ex, Keaton ( Octavio Pisano), while an eerie presence haunts her. After months of trying to get a hold of her best friend and business partner, Sam ( Alexandria DeBerry), she pops up out of the blue to tell Jen that billionaire David ( Dave Davis) wants to cut a deal for their zipper company, and that Jen must meet them on David’s yacht for a trip to the factory where the deal will be signed. Written by Schultz and Peter Ambrosio, Presence follows-heh-Jennifer ( Jenna Lyng Adams), a lonely zipper designer who has found herself on the edge of a knife, haunted by strange dreams and paranoid delusions (or are they?). Director Christian Schultz’s debut feature narrative, Presence, which just premiered at Panic Fest 2022, brings to life the frightening traveler that is our subconscious. And most chilling, it knows all of our secrets, as well as the things that scare us most. It watches from the darkness, just out of sight. …When you think about it, the subconscious is like a shadowy stalker we can’t get rid of. ![]()
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