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Oracle

"The past is a presence"

2023 1h 25m EN
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6.3
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★6.3TMDB · 106
Horror
Synopsis
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A young woman accepts a job on a property with a traumatic history. Upon her arrival, she soon realizes that the nightmares of her childhood are connected to the evil in the house.

“The past is a presence”

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Behind the camera

Director
Daniel di Grado
Writers
Corey Harrell, Michael Arlen Ross, Jaime Primak Sullivan
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Daniel di Grado, shot by Luca Del Puppo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jermaine Stegall. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Linda Jildmalm shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ryan Destiny and Heather Graham and Ariel Martin carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The past is a presence".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt13515258 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Daniel di Grado directs. Luca Del Puppo behind the camera. Jermaine Stegall scores. Linda Jildmalm cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

  • 185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Released 3 years ago.
  • 3Directed by Daniel di Grado, shot by Luca Del Puppo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Jermaine Stegall. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Linda Jildmalm shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Ryan Destiny and Heather Graham and Ariel Martin carry the top of the cast.
  • 7Marketing tagline: "The past is a presence".
  • 8IMDB entry: tt13515258 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Luca Del Puppo
Original score
Jermaine Stegall
Editing
Linda Jildmalm
Production design
Keith Brian Burns
Makeup / hair
Cidni Merret
VFX supervisor
Kolby Kember
Sound
Jerry Gilbert
Stunt coordinator
Jeff Galpin
Runtime
85 min · 1h 25m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Universal Pictures

    Universal Pictures

    US

  • Will Packer Productions

    Will Packer Productions

    US

Key crew

  • Makeup ArtistCidni Merret
  • Senior ColoristAndrew Francis
  • ProducerJames Lopez
  • ProducerWill Packer
  • Executive ProducerJaime Primak Sullivan
  • Production DesignerKeith Brian Burns
  • Costume DesignerEulyn C. Hufkie-Womble
  • Makeup Department HeadLeDiedra Richard-Baldwin
  • On Set DresserPatrick Roig
  • Special EffectsDonnie Dean
  • Special Effects CoordinatorMatt Harris
  • Special Effects CoordinatorJustin Johnson
  • Special EffectsMik Kastner
  • Executive ProducerErika Hampson
  • Production DesignKeith Brian Burns
  • EditorLinda Jildmalm
  • EditorKen Blackwell
  • CastingKimberly Hardin
  • CastingDeanna Brigidi
  • Unit Production ManagerErika Hampson
  • First Assistant DirectorMichael L. Walker
  • Second Assistant DirectorBen LeDoux
  • Stunt CoordinatorJeff Galpin
  • Stunt DoublePhedra Syndelle

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • childhood trauma
  • black woman

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Digital2023-10-01

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