Presence of Mind

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Presence of Mind

"A classic tale of terror"

2000

1h 34m

4.7(20 votes)

Horror

Thriller

Drama

Overview

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.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Sadie Frost

Governess

Lauren Bacall

Mado Remei

Nilo Mur

Miles

Ella Jones

Harvey Keitel

The Master

Jude Law

Secretary

Jack Taylor

Father

Tom Keller

Photographer

María Dulce Roselló

Mourner 1

Lydia Zimmermann

Mourner 2

Creative team

Directed by: Antonio Aloy
Written by: Mitch Brian
Barbara Gogny
Produced by: Jordan Leibert

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