It is very unfortunate that I can't like this more. From the start, not knowing a thing about the movie, I was intrigued.The movie starts out at a nice easy pace. Dim, still images set the backdrop of the story and it never seem to progress much beyond this pace.Several plot holes and unanswered questions had me questioning the events so much that the story became a lost in the noise.If you have nothing better to do and you need to fall asleep early, or you just like a story that keeps you guessing with questions that in no way, shape or form could be answered, then this is for you. It is really too bad, for me it was the lack of concrete answers that really makes me want to forget this story.

I wouldn't say I put tons of weight on other people's reviews but I will if the issue is consistent. When this came on this afternoon, it sounded interesting but I came here and the negative comments made it sound as if it would not be a movie I'd like while the positive weren't really helpful--for me.So, I don't know how helpful this will be but I'm so glad I didn't listen to the negatives. Was it a slow start. Yes. Was it "quiet" for 15-20 minutes? Yes. Was it a bad movie? Not even close.If you are looking for movies with lots of action, gore and in your face scares, this isn't for you. I happen to like both and this one delivered in terms of spooky but not the in your face kind. It's a story about a woman's growth past what happened to her as a child--something I can relate to. The betrayal of someone she loved and trusted and how does one get past that? Not easily. It was also a story of forgiveness and I believe the ghost was who many people believe it was; otherwise, why would he have asked for her forgiveness? Certainly the other suggested identification would have had no reason to ask for forgiveness--he didn't know her.The movie had some chills but that really wasn't the movie. If you want a tender story with your chills, by all means, check it out. If that doesn't appeal to you, I would recommend you not--you'll not like it. But for me, I will watch and enjoy this one again.

I think that the storyline is an interesting take on the phenomenon of haunting and possession. It's underlying suggestion that possession is a more subtle phenomenon in contrast to the head-banging and vein-exploding stereotypes shown in most horror movies, is more believable. Tony Curren's portrayal of a 'dark angel' is very impressive and Shane West does a superb work of displaying subtle shades of evil, melancholy, frustration, loneliness and grief without uttering a single word. My favourite is the opening scene in which the concept of the 'Presence' is conveyed with a terrifying stillness. This movie reminded me of another refreshingly different horror movie starring Nicole Kidman, called 'The Others'.

This feels like a film with a lot less money than they must have had, given that the cast includes Justin Kirk and Mira Sorvino. The camera work is remarkably amateurish, save the rare shot that any film fan can quickly recognize as directly lifted from other movies. Inappropriately scored, too, with sappy, upbeat romantic comedy music playing behind scenes that are meant to be chilling. Plot-wise, it's full of holes, leaving much unexplained. I wouldn't call it boring -- I was mesmerized, in fact, but for the wrong reason; I really still can't believe how bad this movie is. Felt like I needed a shower afterward to wash the stench of it off of me. Watch this movie with discerning film fans for a fun point-and-laugh experience.