The initial teaser for the highly-anticipated horror film from Contagion director Steven Soderbergh has been released, and it follows a premise coded with the theme of In a Violent Nature.
Additionally, the new film is being distributed by Neon, the same studio responsible for the success of Oz Perkins’ horror hit, Longlegs.
Scheduled for a January 2025 release, Presence follows a family plagued by an enigmatic presence, but with a unique perspective – the story is told from the ghost’s point of view.
In a similar fashion, Chris Nash’s indie success, In a Violent Nature, also portrays the perspective of the killer.
The recent teaser trailer offers minimal information aside from giving viewers a glimpse of what to anticipate. It showcases the entity’s point of view as it moves from the window of the family’s home into a room.
Despite this, the cryptic teaser effectively mirrors the elusive marketing campaign for Longlegs, adding to its appeal. Additionally, the involvement of various big names and talents has generated a significant amount of excitement.
To begin with, Soderbergh is an incredibly versatile director, having directed a range of films such as Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Erin Brockovich, Insane, Magic Mike, Contagion, and the Ocean’s Eleven film series.
The cast includes Lucy Liu, Julia Fox, Callina Liang, and Chris Sullivan, and the script has been written by David Koepp, known for his work on Stir of Echoes and Jurassic Park.
Despite its slated release in 2025, the new horror movie made its debut at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, reportedly causing walkouts due to its “intense”and “stressful”nature.
According to Variety’s Stephen Rodrick, at the time it was disclosed that there were a few people who walked out during the screening of the film, despite the overall positive reaction from the audience. One person even whispered that they couldn’t handle the stress of the film late at night.
Some horror fans have responded to the new teaser with a range of opinions, with several pointing out the resemblance to the POV used in In a Violent Nature.
One X/Twitter user jokingly commented, “The studios will probably pit this supernatural being against the slasher from In A Violent Nature and force us to purchase two tickets to see the story from both angles.”
Another individual commented, “After watching Enter the Void and In a Violent Nature, he was inspired to create a similar film.”
Some are eagerly anticipating the release of Presence. One person commented, “The trailer is unusual, but the concept is very interesting,”while another user wrote, “It seems like NEON is following in the footsteps of A24 with their early successes.”
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