Don’t Miss Steven Soderbergh’s Chilling Horror Film ‘Presence’ Streaming Soon!

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The following article contains minor spoilers for Presence.

Starting on June 3rd, the highly acclaimed horror film “Presence,” considered one of the best of 2025, is set to stream on Hulu. This includes all subscribers, who will have the opportunity to watch Steven Soderbergh’s exceptionally original supernatural horror masterpiece. It’s an unforgettable cinematic experience that truly stands out among this year’s offerings.

Soderbergh’s haunting tale centers around the Payne family as they settle into a charming suburban home. Their teenage daughter, Chloe, soon picks up on strange occurrences within the house. Not long after, everyone in the family starts noticing a spectral presence. As they attempt to engage with this ghostly being, the Paynes come to understand that it’s determined to safeguard Chloe, no matter what the cost.

The movie titled “Presence” features actors such as Callina Liang, Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Eddy Maday, Julia Fox, West Mulholland, Lucas Papaelias, and Natalie Woolams-Torres (among others). This film was written by David Koepp, a seasoned Hollywood professional who has contributed to the scripts for movies like the original two “Jurassic Park” films, “Mission: Impossible”, and “War of the Worlds”. Notably, Koepp is familiar with supernatural themes, having worked on horror films like “Stir of Echoes” starring Kevin Bacon and “You Should Have Left”.

Following its captivating premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2024, NEON acquired the rights to distribute Presence. Although its box office earnings were relatively modest ($10 million), it garnered positive reviews from critics. As of now, it has an impressive 88% score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, the audience rating, or Popcornmeter, stands at a more contentious 52%. This disparity indicates that it’s worth giving the film a watch to form your own opinion.

Is ‘Presence’ Scary Enough to Satisfy Horror Fans?

Although the storyline may seem predictable, the film “Presence” delivers unexpected thrills for horror enthusiasts. A groundbreaking production that breaks away from conventional norms, “Presence” is filmed from a first-person perspective, but not from the characters’ viewpoint. Rather, it showcases the ghost’s point of view. Many might assume that this innovative visual style wouldn’t succeed, but Soderbergh skillfully creates a thoughtful and moving experience using this approach. Alongside a well-written script and impressive acting, the director ensures “Presence” stands out as an unprecedented offering in the genre.

Steven Soderbergh is renowned for pushing the limits of cinematic narration. While he’s also created big-budget films like the Ocean’s Eleven series, even those movies showcase daring creative decisions. However, he frequently returns to the realm of independent cinema where he often redefines the norms. This is evident in the underappreciated psychological thriller, Unsane, a film that was filmed entirely using an iPhone.

In this new film directed by him, the director opted for a chilling horror genre comeback. What sets it apart is its rule-breaking approach, coupled with exceptional special effects and an intricately designed cinematography style. Notably, it’s not just frightening but genuinely terrifying, especially during the climax when the sense of the entity’s increasing desperation becomes palpable.

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2025-05-26 17:02