Steven Soderbergh’s latest film, “Presence” is coming. This atmospheric horror movie is set in a haunted house and tells the story of a family who moves into a new home only to realize they’re not alone. The film is unique because it’s shot from the perspective of the supernatural presence, giving viewers a first-person view of the events.
“Presence” premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and has received positive reviews. It stars Lucy Liu, Julia Fox, Chris Sullivan, and Callina Liang. The film is set to be released in theaters on January 24, 2025.
A family, seeking to escape their past, moves into a new house, hoping for a fresh start. The family consists of a mother, father, teenage son, and daughter. As they settle into their new home, they start experiencing strange and unsettling events. They soon realize that their house is haunted by a supernatural presence.
The story is told from the perspective of the ghost, who watches over the family and especially the daughter, trying to protect her from the hidden dangers within the house. As the family tries to understand the source of the disturbances, their own tensions and secrets start to surface. The mother is deeply invested in her son’s achievements, while the father tries to help the daughter cope with her own emotional struggles. The son, however, harbors resentment towards his sister, further complicating the family dynamics.

As the ghost interacts with the family, moving objects and trying to communicate, the family’s hidden past and the ghost’s backstory gradually come to light. The true horror of the story lies in the complex relationships and unresolved traumas within the family. The ghost’s presence amplifies these tensions, revealing the deeper emotional and psychological struggles they face.