Steven Soderbergh's 'Presence' stands out as a hauntingly experiential film that immerses viewers in a suburban home while exploring the perspective of a confused ghost. With a narrative built around delicate conversations and emotional eruptions, the film surprises audiences through its slow-burning structure. Written by David Koepp, it defies the typical tropes of haunted house movies, allowing for an unexpected emotional depth. Premiering at Sundance, 'Presence' is noted as a rare gem among January releases, leaving a lasting impression long after viewing.
"Presence is a movie that I first saw last January at the Sundance Film Festival, and yet, even after a year, the chill and the admiration has stubbornly lingered in my mind, like a ghost that just won't go away."
"The camera is the ghost in Steven Soderbergh's chillingly effective, experiential haunted house drama Presence. The filmmaker traps the audience in a beautiful suburban home, letting us drift through rooms with this curious being."
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