PRESENCE
PRESENCE

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PRESENCE

2024
Movie
3 min
Spanish

Bruno dreams of reuniting with Alma, or with what’s left of her.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users75%
Director: Steven SoderberghGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A mother and her two sons move into a new house, only to be drawn into a disturbing mystery surrounding the previous occupants. As strange occurrences escalate, they discover the house is harboring a sinister presence that feeds on their fears and anxieties, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination. The family must confront the entity and its dark past before it consumes them entirely.

Critical Reception

Steven Soderbergh's "Presence" has generated significant buzz for its unique approach to horror, praised by critics for its atmosphere and suspense, though some found its narrative slightly abstract. Audiences have been divided, with many appreciating its unsettling mood and psychological depth, while others desired a more conventional horror experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its innovative and atmospheric approach to the horror genre.

  • Appreciated for building tension through psychological dread rather than jump scares.

  • Some found the ambiguous narrative and pacing to be less satisfying.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciate the film's spooky atmosphere and Soderbergh's distinct directorial style. Many found it to be an unnerving and thought-provoking horror film, though a segment of viewers wished for a clearer resolution or more explicit scares.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on iPhones, continuing Steven Soderbergh's experimentation with unconventional filmmaking technologies.

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