Presence, Steven Soderbergh

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."
‘Presence’: Steven Soderbergh Turns the Haunted-House Movie Inside Out
The prolific filmmaker turns a supernatural thriller into an experiment in first-person perspective and a dysfunctional family drama that'd make Eugene O'Neill cringe
Steven Soderbergh cracks another genre with the clever ghost story Presence
Steven Soderbergh often applies his brainy, process-based approach to new genres; with Presence, he tries his hand at ghost-story horror.
Presence Review — Steven Soderbergh Makes a Chilling Family Drama Under the Guise of a Ghost Movie
Although it premiered at Sundance almost a year ago, Steven Soderbergh’s Presence is finally making its way to theaters, and audiences may well find
Review: Steven Soderbergh's technically impressive ghost story 'Presence' is let down by its story
“Presence” is a beautifully executed vision of a rather mediocre script. What makes it interesting is the POV “gimmick,” which Soderbergh demonstrates as a legitimate mode of cinematic storytelling. His camera movements take on such a human quality that we become emotionally connected to it as another character in the story.
The Ghost’s-Eye View of Steven Soderbergh’s “Presence”
Doing his own camerawork, the director gleefully enriches the haunted-house genre with a simple but ingenious device.
Steven Soderbergh decided to make a ghost story. He also wanted to play the ghost
Often the camera operator on his own films, the Oscar-winning director of "Traffic" had an idea for a first-person horror movie, one that required some stamina.
Presence review: Soderbergh's unique, creepy and moving ghost story will give you goosebumps
Soderbergh's unique, creepy and moving ghost story will give you goosebumps - 4/5 The acclaimed director delivers a new spin on the haunted house film which makes for an eerily effective mystery
Who you gonna call? Steven Soderbergh plays Ghostbuster with sly new thriller Presence
Presence holds its audience close with a nifty conceit in which Soderbergh is the eyes and ears of those watching and of his cast. May the adventurous, restless filmmaker keep on tinkering
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.
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.
Immersive movie 'Presence' sees dysfunctional family from a ghost's P.O.V.
The story of the parents and children, as depicted by director Steven Soderbergh, is so interesting, it would work well even ...
A troubled family is haunted by a ‘Presence’ in new Soderbergh film
Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Callina Liang, Eddy Maday, and West Mulholland star in the Steven Soderbergh thriller, in which the audience has the point of view of the ‘presence.’ David Daniel talked with ...
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Lucy Liu on Steven Soderbergh’s Supernatural Thriller, Presence: ‘I Did Not Want to Disappoint Him’
Steven Soderbergh’s directorial credits include Erin Brockovich, Traffic, Ocean’s Eleven, and Magic Mike. His latest, ...