Presence is a 2024 American psychological horror[3] film directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by David Koepp. It stars Lucy Liu, Julia Fox, and Chris Sullivan.
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| Directed by | Steven Soderbergh |
| Written by | David Koepp |
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| Cinematography | Peter Andrews[a] |
| Edited by | Mary Ann Bernard[a] |
| Music by | Zack Ryan[1] |
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| Distributed by | Neon |
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Running time | 85 minutes[2] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
editA family discover they are not alone when they move into a new house.[4]
Cast
edit- Lucy Liu as Rebecca Payne
- Julia Fox
- Chris Sullivan as Chris Payne
- Callina Liang as Chloe Payne
- Eddy Maday as Tyler Payne
- West Mulholland
Production
editThe film, written by David Koepp and directed by Steven Soderbergh, was not announced publicly until December 2023 when it was revealed to be part of the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.[5] Principal photography took place in late 2023 with an interim SAG-AFTRA agreement from the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[6] The film is shot entirely in the first-person perspective,[7] and was filmed in Cranford, New Jersey.[8]
Release
editThe film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2024.[9] Shortly after, Neon acquired distribution rights to the film for $5 million.[10] Presence is scheduled to be released in select theaters in the United States on January 17, 2025, before expanding wide on January 24, 2025.[11]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 92% of 38 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.5/10. The website's consensus reads: "A slow-burning spectral thriller, Presence reaffirms that Soderbergh plays with form as deftly as he flits between genres."[12] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 80 out of 100, based on 19 critics, indicating "generally favourable" reviews.[13]
Notes
edit- ^ a b Pseudonym for Steven Soderbergh.
References
edit- ^ "Zach Ryan Scoring Steven Soderbergh's 'Presence'". Film Music Reporter. December 7, 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ "Presence". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ https://www.indiewire.com/news/trailers/presence-teaser-steven-soderbergh-1235033438/
- ^ Sperling, Nicole (December 6, 2023). "Sundance Lineup Features a Steven Soderbergh Film and a Sasquatch Family". The New York Times. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ Perez, Rodrigo (December 6, 2023). "Steven Soderbergh's Secret New Sundance Film 'Presence' Starring Lucy Liu, Julia Fox & More". The Playlist. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ Ruimy, Jordan (December 6, 2023). "Sundance 2024 Lineup Includes Steven Soderbergh's New Film, 'Presence'". World of Reel. Retrieved December 6, 2023.[better source needed]
- ^ Rizov, Vadim (January 21, 2024). "Sundance 2024: Presence, A Real Pain". Filmmaker. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ "Projects Filmed in NJ Set to Appear at Sundance Film Festival". New Jersey Economic Development Authority (Press release). January 18, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 6, 2023). "Sundance Unveils Packed 2024 Lineup That Includes A.I., Pedro Pascal, Kristen Stewart, Satan, Devo & Steven Yeun". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 23, 2024). "Sundance Stalwart Steven Soderbergh's New Thriller 'Presence' Selling To Neon; Lucy Liu Stars In David Koepp-Scripted Pic After Park City Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (August 7, 2024). "Lucy Liu's House Is Haunted in First Trailer for Steven Soderbergh's 'Presence'". Collider. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
- ^ "Presence". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ "Presence". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved January 22, 2024.