Witchtrap (also known as The Presence) is a 1989 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Kevin S. Tenney and starring James W. Quinn, Kathleen Bailey, and Linnea Quigley. The film follows a team of parapsychologists who attempt to exorcise a haunted inn with the help of a device designed to lure in and trap evil spirits. Despite the film's title, its central villain is a male witch also known as a warlock. Witchtrap was released direct-to-video.

Plot

Whitney O'Shay is a clairvoyant who is reluctant to embrace her psychic proclivities. She is pursued by Agnes and Felix Goldberg, two fellow paranormal investigators who encourage her to utilize her gifts. Whitney is convinced by the Goldbergs to assist in the investigation of a gothic Victorian home in Solano County, California, alleged to be haunted by the spirit of its original owner, Avery Lauter, a famed illusionist, warlock, and suspected serial killer. Also joining the crew are video technician Ginger Kowowski, and skeptical operatives Murphy, Levi Jackson and Tony Vicente. Devon Lauter, Avery's nephew, has made an effort to reopen the home as an inn catering to paranormal tourists, but has halted the plan after Azimov, a magician enlisted to spend the night in the house, died under mysterious circumstances.