Steven Soderbergh is a filmmaker who is known for being consistently interesting. He constantly pushes the envelope with his craft, whether hitting a home run with his directorial debut, Sex, Lies, and Videotape, writing and directing big-budget comedies like the Oceans 11 trilogy, or experimenting with making movies like Unsane, shot entirely on an iPhone. He's not afraid to reinvent himself or try something unexpected, which is precisely what he has done with his upcoming horror movie, Presence. According to early reports, the film had viewers walking out during its premiere, and it’s not for the reason you might expect. Honestly, I think it sounds like a terrifyingly revolutionary movie.
Presence is a supernatural thriller set for the 2024 movie schedule. The film revolves around the Payne family, a wealthy household dealing with various issues, including a mysterious presence that may either be friendly or hostile. Director Steven Soderbergh filmed the movie from the entity's perspective, and it recently premiered at Sundance. According to Variety, the film was so intense that some audience members left early to take a break. Even the cast was not immune to its horrific charm, as Lucy Liu, who plays the fictional family's matriarch, was alleged to have been visibly shaken after the screening. She said:
