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“The Boys in the Basement Were Very Active On This One”: Screenwriter David Koepp on Writing Steven Soderbergh’s Ghost POV Thriller Presence
Over Zoom I spoke to Koepp about writing within the confines of the film’s single point-of-view, the value of what’s left out of a story, dreams and screenwriting, and his thoughts on the business of screenwriting today. Presence opens January 24, 2025 from NEON.
Why screenwriter David Koepp says ghosts stories like ‘Presence’ are ‘hopeful’
The writer teams with Steven Soderbergh on this haunting story with a twist: The entire film is shot from the point-of-view of the ghost.
Is 'Presence' Streaming? Where To Watch Steven Soderbergh's Eerie Ghost Movie
Presence is a more delicate and nuanced haunted house movie that takes a more elevated route to horror as opposed to more gory ghost stories like 13 Ghosts or The Haunting in Connecticut. If you’re looking to watch something with fewer horrific images and jump scares while you wait to see Presence, check out these similar movies!
With ‘Presence,’ Steven Soderbergh makes a ghost story from the phantom’s point of view
"I always operate the camera, but this was next level," the director says. "I’m really in there with the actors."
Review: Soderbergh brings unique cinematic ‘Presence’ to this ghost story
What makes “Presence” interesting is its point-of-view “gimmick.” It’s just the story that’s being told that’s somewhat hacky.
‘Presence’ review: In a tense ghost story with Lucy Liu, a house is haunted through an unseen spirit’s eyes
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Immersive movie 'Presence' sees dysfunctional family from a ghost's POV
The story of the parents and children, as depicted by director Steven Soderbergh, is so interesting, it would work well even ...
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There’s one thing you need to know before watching Presence
Steven Soderbergh’s Presence is being marketed as a horror movie, but there’s one thing audiences should know before they ...
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The Brilliant, Brutal Efficiency of David Koepp
Man, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones and so many more, but he hasn't gained many fans in the process. I set out to figure what ...
Is the Lucy Liu Horror Movie ‘Presence’ Streaming on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video?
The new Lucy Liu horror movie, Presence, is going to be, well, present in movie theaters this weekend. Directed by Steven Soderbergh, with a screenplay by David Koepp (who also collaborated with ...
Steven Soderbergh Defends AI in Film: ‘I’m Not Threatened'
Over the course of his nearly four-decade career, Steven Soderbergh has just about done it all—including, now, made a horror ...
Presence (UK Trailer 1)
Presence is a 2024 American psychological thriller film directed by Steven Soderbergh from a screenplay by David Koepp. It stars Lucy Liu, Julia Fox, and Chris Sullivan.
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NY Premiere of "Presence"
David Koepp, left, and Steven Soderbergh attend the premiere of "Presence" at AMC Lincoln Square on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, ...