Presence, David Koepp and Steven Soderbergh

‘Presence' Writer David Koepp on That Devastating Ending, Steven Soderbergh Playing a Ghost and His Return to the ‘Jurassic' Franchise
This article discusses the plot and ending of "Presence," now playing in theaters. As with many ghost stories, the presence in "Presence" has a good reason to haunt its house. After watching on as the Payne family turns against one another,
'Presence's Steven Soderbergh and David Koepp on ghosts, horror, and hating winks
Credit: NEON Koepp expanded on this: "In the last 10 to 15 years, horror has really been prominent and changed. Gore and jump scares are huge. When people hear horror, they think of that. When I think of horror,
“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.
How 'Presence' Writer David Koepp Reinvented the Haunted House Movie From the Perspective of the Ghost
In 1989, both Steven Soderbergh and "Presence" screenwriter David Koepp had movies at the Sundance Film Festival. While the two didn't meet that year — Koepp was not in attendance for his "Bad Influence,
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.
Breaking Down the Haunting Twist at the End of Steven Soderbergh’s Presence
Presence may not be your typical horror movie, but that doesn't mean it won't leave you a bit shaken up.
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Review | ‘Presence’ is moody, atmospheric ghost story
Directed by Steven Soderbergh, “Presence” tests the limits of the horror genre with an emotionally thrilling ghost story.
I Saw ‘Presence’ in a ‘Haunted’ House and Survived to Tell the Tale
Steven Soderbergh's new horror film 'Presence,' starring Lucy Liu and Chris Sullivan, held a special screening at a haunted ...
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‘Presence’: A Haunting We Will Go
The titular phantom in Steven Soderbergh’s new thriller, Presence, is already waiting inside the house when a dysfunctional ...
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Director Steven Soderbergh and Screenwriter David Koepp Team Up for a Second Film, ‘Presence,’ a Notable Addition to the Haunted House Canon
Campfire tales of spectres, spirits, and spooks have been with us since Day One. Certainly, they've proved good fodder for ...
‘Presence’ Star Chris Sullivan Talks His Steven Soderbergh Reunion and Fact-Checking ‘Better Call Saul’
The actor admits that Soderbergh's unusual way of capturing the film — told from a ghost's point of view — was a challenge to ...
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 ...
'Presence' Twist Ending Explained: Who Is The Ghost?
The latest collaboration from director Steven Soderbergh and writer David Koepp is "Presence," a haunted house movie set in ...
'Presence' review: Lucy Liu, Julia Fox star in Steven Soderbergh's haunting ghost story film
Steven Soderbergh's Presence, starring Lucy Liu, Julia Fox, Chris Sullivan, Callina Liang, Eddy Maday and West Mulholland, is uniquely memorable.