As a cinephile with over three decades of film-watching under my belt, I can confidently say that the trailer for Steven Soderbergh‘s upcoming masterpiece, “Presence,” has me absolutely spellbound! Having seen the evolution of horror cinema from its early days to its current state, it’s truly refreshing to witness a director pushing boundaries and offering something completely unique.
After achieving success with movies like “Immaculate”, “Longlegs”, and “Cuckoo”, it appears that Neon will maintain its streak of victories in the year 2025, as evidenced by the new trailer for “Presence”, the upcoming film from renowned director Steven Soderbergh. This movie is anticipated to offer a chilling haunted house tale unlike any other. With Lucy Liu, Julia Fox, Chris Sullivan, and Callina Liang in the cast, the film was scripted by David Koepp, a well-known screenwriter known for his work on “Jurassic Park” and “Spider-Man”. The release date is set for January 17, 2025.
The recently released trailer offers a glimpse into what promises to be an exceptionally distinctive portrayal of the haunted house sub-genre in horror movies, posing the question “‘What does it feel like when someone dies?’“. Rich with evocative visuals, spine-tingling sound effects, and several praises for its originality from critics, the trailer for “Presence” mirrors the movie’s anticipated uniqueness.
Making its debut at the Sundance Film Festival in January, Presence has been creating quite a stir before its nationwide launch, boasting an impressive 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Apart from the tantalizing excerpts seen in the trailer, early reviews describe it as anything from “a poignant ghost story with deep emotional resonance” to “an exceptional blend of a fresh idea and flawless execution.
What Makes Presence So Unique?
Since the beginning of cinema, we’ve been captivated by tales depicting ordinary people who face a sequence of distressing incidents due to ghosts or evil spirits disturbing their peaceful homes. The Amityville Horror, Paranormal Activity, The Conjuring, House on Haunted Hill, and The Haunting are all movies that effectively portray individuals in danger, subjected to malicious forces lurking unseen, eager only to inflict pain from beyond the grave.
In contrast to previous movies, which focus on people tormented by spirits and the chaos these entities cause in their relationships, Presence stands out because it presents events from the ghost’s viewpoint. The film uses floating camera work to portray its perspective as a new family invades its territory, showing how the ghost attempts to communicate that they are not alone.
Renowned for iconic films like “Sex, Lies, and Videotape”, “Erin Brockovich”, “Traffic”, and “Contagion”, this marks Soderbergh’s initial exploration into the supernatural genre. Despite his lack of prior experience in this field, it is evident that the acclaimed director possesses the knack for crafting captivating stories about the human condition. Although we have yet to watch the movie, based on the trailer alone, it seems he has skillfully handled it with a finesse that promises exceptional performances from Liu, who is already a formidable actress in her own right. It appears that Neon may be on track for another successful release, further enhancing their already esteemed reputation.
Presence
opens nationwide on Jan. 17, 2025.
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2024-10-31 22:31