ThePresencetrailer reveals Lucy Liu in Steven Soderbergh’s horror movie told from the point of view of a supernatural entity. Directed by Soderbergh, with a script written by David Koepp, the supernatural horror film follows a family that moves into a new house and becomes convinced they are not alone, with the film shot entirely from the first-person perspective of the supernatural entity.Lucy Liu stars in a lead rolealongside Julia Fox (Uncut Gems), Chris Sullivan (This Is Us), Callina Liang, Eddy Maday, and West Mulholland.
Now,NEONhas released theofficial trailer forPresence. The trailer offers a preview of Soderbergh’s innovative approach to the distinct narrative concept as the story unfolds from the point of view of a ghost, with the camera capturing its first-person perspective as it haunts a suburban family struggling to hold themselves together. Watch the trailer below:
What The Presence Trailer Means For The Movie
Steven Soderbergh’s Heavily-Hyped Horror Film Is Coming Soon
Steven Soderbergh is the Oscar-winning director behindSex, Lies, and Videotape,Erin Brockovich,Traffic, and over 30 feature films, thoughPresencerepresents his first foray into supernatural horror.Presencepremiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January to rave reactions from critics, withPresencereviewscalling it a haunting thriller that gradually builds tension and reinforces Soderbergh’s skillful ability to experiment with form while seamlessly navigating across genres. Soon after its premiere, Neon acquiredPresencefor a theatrical release.
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This is just the latestPresencetrailerto hype up Soderbergh’s innovative approach, and it does so byhighlighting the immense acclaim for the horror movie. Critics are calling it “Steven Soderbergh’s best combination of form and function” that “flips the haunted house subgenre on its head” and “expands the possibilities of cinema.” As a “uniquely haunting ghost story” and “one of the scariest movies you’ll see this year,“Presence"terrifies you then leaves your heart on the floor.”
Our Take On The Presence Trailer
Steven Soderbergh Once Again Proves To Be A Pioneer
WithPresence,Steven Soderbergh once again proves himself to be a pioneer of modern independent cinema, boldly reinventing the haunted house subgenre by shifting the perspective to that of a spectral entity. This innovative approach doesn’t just offer scares, as it redefines how audiences experience a ghost story by immersing them in the ghost’s own gaze. With rave reviews praising its atmospheric tension and narrative innovation,Presencepromises more pioneering cinema from Steven Soderbergh.
Presencereleases in select theaters on July 08, 2025, before expanding on January 24.
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Directed by Steven Soderbergh, Presence is a dramatic horror movie following a family that moves into a new suburban house only to grow increasingly certain they are not alone.
