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The Phenomenon of Presence
CAST & DIRECTOR
With Makeda Carayol, Brandina Chisambo, Jane Brooks.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEWHAT IT'S ABOUT
The architect of a virtual world called Presence is interviewed about its profound capabilities – it can trigger lucidity in Alzheimer's patients. Meanwhile, inside Presence, a daughter tries to reconnect with her mother, an Alzheimer's sufferer, and bring her back to the physical world.
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MOVIHERO ESTIMATEYOUR WATCHLISTThe architect of a virtual world called Presence is interviewed about its profound capabilities – it can trigger lucidity in Alzheimer's patients. Meanwhile, inside Pr…
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MoviHero lists November 15, 2026 as the release date for The Phenomenon of Presence. The listed cast includes Makeda Carayol as Jessica, Brandina Chisambo as Nicole, Jane Brooks as Sanna.
Release dateNovember 15, 2026
GenresScience Fiction · Thriller
Runtime9m
CastMakeda Carayol as Jessica, Brandina Chisambo as Nicole, Jane Brooks as Sanna
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How much time should I set aside?
The Phenomenon of Presence runs 9m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero estimate: 7.2/10. Provisional MoviHero estimate based on genre averages from 642 rated movies in our catalog. Small genre samples are pulled toward the catalog average. This is not an audience rating or a review of this movie; its eventual rating may differ substantially.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherJessicaJessica in The Phenomenon of Presence (2026), played by Makeda Carayol.Open character guide otherNicoleNicole in The Phenomenon of Presence (2026), played by Brandina Chisambo.Open character guide otherSannaSanna in The Phenomenon of Presence (2026), played by Jane Brooks.Open character guide
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