Neon has just unveiled the first teaser for Presence, the latest psychological thriller from acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh. The film, which garnered significant buzz at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, is set for a January 17 release.
Presence tells the tale of a family moving into a seemingly ordinary suburban house, only to discover they are not alone. An unseen entity inhabits the home, observing and haunting the family’s every move. The story focuses particularly on Chloe, a teenage girl played by Callina Liang, who finds herself the center of the entity’s unsettling attention. This supernatural force, present even before the family’s arrival, begins to piece together its sinister plans, feeding off the family’s discomfort and secrets.
The film boasts a star-studded cast including Lucy Liu, Julia Fox, Chris Sullivan, Eddy Maday, and West Mulholland. Screenwriter David Koepp, known for his work on Jurassic Park and Spider-Man, penned the script. The production team features Julie M. Anderson and Ken Meyer, who have helped bring Soderbergh’s eerie vision to life.
Steven Soderbergh, a director with a diverse portfolio, has recently worked on Magic Mike’s Last Dance and Kimi, as well as the TV series Command Z and Full Circle. His upcoming projects include the spy thriller Black Bag, featuring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, which is also written by Koepp.
Neon, the studio behind Presence, continues to build on its success with recent hits like Longlegs, starring Nicolas Cage and Maika Monroe, which has grossed over $79 million worldwide.
Upcoming releases from Neon include the horror thriller Cuckoo with Dan Stevens and Hunter Schafer, Chris Stuckmann’s directorial debut with found-footage horror Shelby Oaks, and the Stephen King adaptation The Monkey, directed by Osgood Perkins.
