Presence of Mind

Presence of Mind

A classic tale of terror

Directed by Antonio Aloy

Produced by Enrique Cerezo, TVE

200088 min4.7 / 10

A gothic ghost story centered on a governess's mounting dread as she confronts supernatural possession and corruption at a haunted estate.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Presence of Mind scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Does Presence of Mind end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Presence of Mind sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Presence of Mind easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Presence of Mind violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

11/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity34

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love4

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Presence of Mind

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Presence of Mind

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Presence of Mind, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Presence of Mind, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Presence of Mind, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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