
Presence of Mind
Seen it?2000 | 94 min | Horror, Thriller, Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for people who like the lights on afterwards and book lovers. The scares come from the creaks and shadows as much as the jumps. A good follow-up to It. Adapted from a book, so readers can compare notes.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Keeps the tension tight, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you scare easily or watch alone at night.
A governess, caring for two children at a remote estate, becomes convinced that the grounds are haunted and the children are under an evil influence.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Antoni Aloy
- Sadie FrostGoverness
- Lauren BacallMado Remei
- Nilo MurMiles
- Ella Jones
- Harvey KeitelThe Master
- Jude LawSecretary
- Jack TaylorFather
- Tom KellerPhotographer
- María Dulce RosellóMourner 1
- Lydia ZimmermannMourner 2