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Absentia (2011)

Katie Parker , Courtney Bell , Mike Flanagan  |  R |  DVD
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (102 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Katie Parker, Courtney Bell, Dave Levine, Doug Jones
  • Directors: Mike Flanagan
  • Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Surround Sound, Widescreen
  • Language: English, French
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: Phase 4 Films
  • DVD Release Date: March 13, 2012
  • Run Time: 91 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (102 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B006QWC2ZC
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,415 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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One hell of a horror film! --Fangoria

Tense & Unnerving. --Dread Central

...very creepy, non-formulaic and more grounded in relatable personalities than the usual horror film... --Variety

Product Description

Tricia's husband has been missing for seven years. Her younger sister Callie comes to live with her as the pressure mounts to finally declare him 'dead in absentia.' As Tricia sifts through the wreckage and tries to move on with her life, Callie finds herself drawn to an ominous tunnel near the house. As she begins to link it to other mysterious disappearances, she comes to the realization that his presumed death might be anything but 'natural.' Soon it becomes clear that the ghostly force at work in the tunnel might have set its sights on Callie and Tricia too.

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And that's why movies like Absentia are as rare as they are pleasing to watch. Brett Talley  |  20 reviewers made a similar statement
I don't mind low budget films as long as the acting is good and the story is solid. M. Turman  |  31 reviewers made a similar statement
View at your own risk. M. W. Coady  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
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68 of 79 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An eerie, intelligent, character-driven horror film January 14, 2012
Format:DVD
Seven years ago, a woman's husband goes missing. But just as she's finally ready to stop grieving and put the loss behind her, he reappears. He claims to have been trapped in some otherworldly realm for all this time, and the only explanation he has for his escape is, "It must have been sleeping."

Absentia is a wonderfully written and directed horror film. It falls squarely in the genre of quiet horror, where character, mood, and atmosphere all contribute to a sense of dread that builds throughout the film until it reaches its ultimate nightmarish payoff. In many ways, it reminded me of the fiction of Charles L. Grant and Ramsey Campbell, which -- as a horror writer myself -- is one of the highest compliments I can give. If you're looking for just another gore-fest, this isn't for you, but if you're looking for intelligent, original, truly unsettling horror, you have to check out this film. Definitely one of the best releases of 2011.
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45 of 55 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Don't be Fooled by the Cover Art! February 6, 2012
Format:DVD
Absentia is NOT the run-of-the-mill weekly horror release. The cover art on the box may make you think to bypass or rent this, but I urge anyone with a taste for creepy horror and H.P. Lovecraft to purchase this ASAP. I, along with so many lucky others, experienced this creepy, get-under-your-skin horror tale at a film festival and we were blown away. It's a great high concept story expertly translated with a minimal budget. The effects are terrifying at times while cast and crew deliver a nightmarish vision that may make you keep the lights on for weeks. I suggest blasting this through your audio system to get the full effect that will have you jumping out of your skin.
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28 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Subtle, Minimalist Horror. February 13, 2012
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This is great, quiet, character-driven horror if you dig movies like "Session 9," "The Eclipse" or the work of directors like Kiyoshi Kurosawa. It is low budget, psychological rather than explicit, and a slow burn.

If you like movies with graphic gore, T&A, movies like "Saw" or "Hostel," or anything by Rob Zombie, you will almost certainly hate this movie. It requires an adult's attention span and an appreciation for character and subtlety. Highly recommended for discerning elevated-genre fans.
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A slow burner that's well worth it February 12, 2012
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Dread Central have been hyping this film up for a while and when I saw it available from Amazon-On-Demand I decided to give it a shot. I don't mind low budget films as long as the acting is good and the story is solid. I was not disappointed in the least with this one. The slow build of the story and minimal effects were handled excellently and combined to make a very unique and pleasurable experience. Highly reccomended.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Exceeded My Expectations October 25, 2012
Format:DVD
I watched this movie on Netflix. The cover art reminded me of the ending of Quarantine, so I skipped past it time and time again. I finally decided to watch it tonight, and I was literally blown away. First and foremost, it is a slow burner, not action-packed. It builds tension gently and creepily, especially when the protagonist begins to see visions of her missing ex-husband. What really takes this movie over the top is the acting. I was amazed at how talented the entire cast was in making a strange tale so believable. Part of what I think really appealed to me -- and made my skin crawl -- was the setting. I used to live in San Diego, and the tunnel featured in this film was familiar, reminding me of my own experiences walking past homeless men and women, holding my breath until I arrived at the other end. The tone of the movie also reminded me of a 90s movie called "Urbania." If you are into "creepy" rather than "scary" movies, this one might appeal to you.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes, They Come Back... Sort Of... April 20, 2013
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At first, I thought ABSENTIA was another ghost story. It has a missing husband -presumed dead after seven years- who keeps appearing in spectral form to his wife. Then, the story shifts drastically, changing into a monster movie. For a low-low-budget film, ABSENTIA is superb. I enjoyed the realistic bond, full of pain as well as joy, between the two sisters. They are the bright heart of this otherwise dread-packed tale of unknown menace and supernatural / trans-dimensional abduction. The story itself is dark, foreboding, and bizarre. Highly recommended...
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4.0 out of 5 stars Surprised Me April 6, 2013
By SET67
Format:DVD
I had never heard of this movie and watched it tonight. It was creepy throughout and kept you guessing, up until the very end. Not gory, just a continously creepy atmosphere. Highly recommend!
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4.0 out of 5 stars a fine piece of Horror December 10, 2012
By Sandro
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It never seizes to amaze me how small independent films on a shoestring budget can create much more tension and more atmosphere than many multi-million dollar Hollywood flicks...and this film is a good example. A very realisitic human drama at it's core, this movie offers a different explanation why and how many people disappear (and sometimes reappear) around the world on a daily basis. A tunnel and something living beneath it's walls seem to have something to do with it, now that triggers the imagination! The filmmakers seem to have remembered an often neglected truth: it's what you don't see that can scare the hell out of you.. and it's the things that remain unexplained that will stay on your mind long after the credits have rolled. Definitely recommended
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1.0 out of 5 stars A good reason not to support Kickstarter films
Absentia did a number of things very well, especially in act one of the movie, where the characters and the relationships among them are established and the double meaning of the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Master Jack
5.0 out of 5 stars Absentia
It was good, the movies is awesome, I love it.
Everything went ok with the product.
Everybody must see it.
Published 1 month ago by Aldemar De Windt
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Movie!
Absentia is a well done movie, it hits the mark with slow burning suspense, and creepiness! If you are into this type of horror movie, it's worth a watch. Read more
Published 1 month ago by torils
4.0 out of 5 stars Character driven horror with a Lovecraftian bent.
For whatever reason, "intelligent" is a word you rarely use to describe horror movies. Maybe it's because writers think they can get away with slapping pretty much anything on a... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Brett Talley
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-See for Any Huge Horror Fanatic
Don't let the cheesy torture-porn poster/cover influence your decision to see this movie- "Absentia" is not full of gore and naked ladies being ripped apart by monsters. Read more
Published 2 months ago by khaleesi22
5.0 out of 5 stars Absentia
I agree with another reviewer. The movie is character driven with a creepy atmosphere, no CGI or nudity. The violence and foul language are kept to a minimum.
Published 4 months ago by pennsell
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Absentia was a pretty good movie. Starts out slow and then picks up a little. Not the scariest movie I've seen.
Published 5 months ago by verleatha hill
1.0 out of 5 stars stupid
it was very stupid i want my money back.dissapointed no doubt

dont waste your time. i meen it nono no
Published 5 months ago by bianca bolden
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but falls flat
Interesting little film but sadly it falls very flat. Its shot in such a way that it reminds me too much of videos we made in high school for instance. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Adam Geen
5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary Horror
There are those who don't believe in the intelligent horror movie. And to them, I say "Watch 'Absentia,' if you dare. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Richard Stoehr
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