Presence

The film opens in an empty house, creating a sense of eerie anticipation. An unseen entity, referred to as the 'Presence', moves stealthily throughout the home in the early morning hours, observing the space before anyone arrives.

Cece, the realtor, greets the Paine family as they arrive at the house. This marks the beginning of the family's unsettling experience within their new residence, as Cece attempts to facilitate the sale.

Chloe struggles to cope with the emotional fallout of losing her best friend, Nadia, who died tragically along with another girl from drug overdoses. The specter of grief clouds her family's interactions and foreshadows the influence of the Presence.

Chris and Rebecca's marital strife becomes evident as Chris discovers Rebecca's fraudulent behavior at work. Their relationship is further complicated as he contemplates separation, while Rebecca focuses her attention on their son Tyler, neglecting Chloe.

The Presence continues to lurk unnoticed as it watches the family navigate their issues. An unsettling worker's comment about avoiding certain rooms signals that something dark is at play within the house.

Chloe begins to sense the Presence, mistaking it for her deceased friend Nadia. The entity interacts with Chloe by moving her belongings, an act that frightens her but also hints at a deeper connection.

Tyler introduces Chloe to Ryan, a friend he hangs out with. Chloe's interest in Ryan blossoms into a secret intimacy between them, despite her carrying the weight of her loss and the looming threat of the Presence.

During a private moment, Ryan begins to reveal his insecurities and vulnerabilities to Chloe. However, the mood takes a dark turn when the Presence intervenes, causing a shelf in Chloe’s closet to collapse, disrupting their intimacy.

Chloe expresses her belief that something sinister resides in the house, but Tyler dismisses her concerns. He trivializes the deaths of Nadia and the other girl while the Presence observes their interaction with growing intensity.

Rebecca overhears Tyler discussing an incident at school that raises alarm bells. Chloe and Chris react with disgust as the Presence surveys the family dynamics with an ominous presence, foreshadowing future events.

Chris and Rebecca leave for a weekend business trip, unknowingly setting the stage for Ryan's darker intentions with Chloe. This absence creates a vulnerable environment for Chloe as Ryan takes advantage.

Ryan attempts to drug Tyler and then turns his attention to Chloe. He plans to suffocate her just as he did to Nadia, revealing the monstrous nature of his character and escalating the stakes for Chloe.

The Presence intervenes by flickering the lights in the house, waking Tyler just in time. He rushes to Chloe's aid, sensing the danger she is in and showing the bond between the siblings in their hour of need.

In a climactic struggle, Tyler tackles Ryan out of the window, leading to their fatal fall. This moment serves as a grim resolution to the horror that unfolded in the house, embodying the fight for Chloe's life.

In the wake of the tragedy, the family must confront the psychological and emotional scars left behind. With the Presence having watched over Chloe and Tyler, the haunting memories linger as they try to rebuild their lives.