I actually really enjoyed this movie. It was so fascinating seeing it from the spirit’s perspective and it was fun cause it almost felt like I was the ghost. In my head I was also picturing how the movie would be from the character’s perspective in a regular haunted house movie, so experiencing both at the same time was pretty cool. I also loved Chloe, the dad, and the father-daughter dynamic so much; it was so sweet. The mom and the brother were a bit unbearable, tbh, and the kid did kinda got into super villain territory by the end. But overall, it was a good watch and I can see this becoming a comfort film. I will say that Neon has to stop promoting their films as “the scariest, most chilling movie of the year” though 💀 It messed up people’s experience with Longlegs and, while it didn’t ruin Presence, it definitely wasn’t what I was expecting and I can see people having an issue
I liked the movie too. I almost had a heart attack at the third act and I was crying at the end, so sad too. Well made movie but not a full blown horror movie.
There’s no way ur over 30 years old. And if u are u live alone and don’t go out much. This movie just wasn’t good, the cinematography was phenomenal, but we literally knew nothing about the characters and anything dramatic that happened happened so fast and out of left field and like what the fuck was the mom doing? How are those parents still together? Are they not aware that their children fucking hate each other and the ending was just the stupidest thing. I literally turned to my wife, and I said if this is it, WOW… and when the brother comes home and says how excited he is that ‘some popular kid took interest in him and how huge this was for him.’ I’m sorry but if anyone within 30 miles of me had those words come out of their mouth, I want nothing to do with them and they’re the biggest douche bags with no self-respect and I can go on and on, but you get the point
From the Ocean’s Trilogy to Erin Brockovich to the Magic Mike franchise, Steven Soderbergh is one of the more diverse filmmakers working today. He was even offered to direct Death Becomes Her and 50 Shades of Grey. Soderbergh isn’t one of my favorite directors, but I do appreciate his perspective of filmmaking.
Literally JUST came home from seeing this movie, and I absolutely LOVED it. I'm glad I knew it wasn't horror before going to see it. Had to see what your reaction was immediately!
This is one of those films that I appreciate its existence, but I’m never gonna watch it again. Would like to see another version of this film where the “presence” is more aggressive is the best way to put it.
My wife and I loved this movie. Neither of us saw the twist coming at all, so might be why we enjoyed it more. I found that the narrator (the presence) being limited, made everything more interesting. It made sense to us that the parents didn’t openly talk about what the wife did. Their relationship was BIG TIME on the rocks, and he had only just told her that he was sticking it out with her right before the trip. Plus, 2 teenagers roaming around, doesn’t sound like something to just be blabbing about in the middle of the day. I’m sure they hashed it all out on the trip, which the narrator wasn’t present for, so it was believable we didn’t get the details. I know it’s slow burn and definitely a family drama /thriller/mystery and not a “horror” movie, but that was something I really appreciated. It didn’t neatly fit into one box. I do agree that it’s a con (and the biggest one for me) is that it doesn’t lend itself to multiple watches. Once you know, the power of the ending is gone. Just my two cents!
I never comment but have watched so many of your videos Cody probably All of them… and tonight I just want to say thank you for that you do love the content really look forward to everything you do . I work in a wood shop and have head phones on all day so having something to listen to and enjoy just makes the day perfect thanks for that brother ! Be well
Left this movie not nearly as scared as I had hoped, but none the less not disappointed. One of the most interesting family dramas in a while and one of the first movies in a while that genuinely surprised me and made me think. If you’re looking for a scary film this aint for you, but for a good film nonetheless, this is it
I loved this film. I do agree that it isn't a horror film, more of a family drama with some paranormal elements. I thought it was really well-written, it was clever and executed very well and I thought the performances were solid. I can't wait to see it again 👍
I just saw this today and it definitely wasnt a horror movie at least not until the last 5-10 minutes but i didnt hate the movie. The family dynamic reminded of hereditary in a few ways. Overall i liked what they were trying to do but i felt the movie was a bit slow at times. Id probably give it a 7/10.
Saw it today and I have to admit I liked this movie a lot because it didn’t go for jump scares. It was about atmosphere building and it’s beautifully filmed.
Agreed, not really horror … but I VERY much enjoyed the movie. I was very locked in and wanted to see where it was going to go. I appreciated the uniqueness.
Oh thank the Lord. I thought I'd catch some flack for saying this film is nowhere near horror, but seeing someone I look up to say the same thing makes me feel a bit better about it.
@junkersreview Meh, I'm gonna have to disagree. How the film was marketed and the slapped together script that fell apart in the final act really soured the whole experience for me. I think there is some value here, especially the premise and how it's shot, but if you're someone that's narrative driven and not really focused on the artistic merit of film making, it's gonna be a struggle.
@harryosborne8215 Must be new to the genre. The community is notorious for calling folks "gatekeepers" for saying something isn't "horror" or "scary at all", because horror is so subjective. However, seeing so many people saying the same thing means we can avoid stupid conversations like that as much as possible.
I really enjoyed this movie, but I knew going in this wasn’t a horror movie and I didn’t pay close attention to any trailers. I agree that the portrayal of one said character was OTT and ridiculous, but the ending actually surprised me. I was initially concerned of getting motion sickness, but luckily, that didn’t happen, ha! Great review, Cody!
I had a great time with Presence (2025) and it's movies like this why Steven Soderbergh is the most underrated and underappreciated filmmaker in Hollywood right now.
I was surprised how much I enjoyed myself despite all the missteps that you and I agree on completely. SPOILERS!! I did not understand the final twist at first, I thought the brother just became the new entity rather than it being him the whole time lol. (Finally understood when I thought back to the whole “spirits don’t experience time the same way as us” dialogue) Wish that reveal made a little more sense but it was unique. Would be curious if anyone had a different reading on that
Yeah I knew I wasn't the only one that thought that certain character's dialogue was fucking weird 😂 Did they think they were writing for Jack Nicholson in The Shining or something? It was just such a bizzare choice of dialogue for a movie like this.
This felt like the entire first act had been ommited, the second act was stretched out to film 85% of the run time, and then we got just bits and pieces of a third act. The ghost haunting this house could almost be taken out entirely, and the plot would be no different. The characters would still likely end up in the same position, and the film then basically just stops, without any resolution to anything.
I LOVE Lucy Lui so I'm ready to check this one out! It's so funny when a movie is labeled horror but it's honestly just a Supernatural drama. Like Dream House lol
This is what my tickets were originally for yesterday before I switched it to flight risk. It just seems like something the person I go with wouldn’t appreciate and I can wait until streaming.
I felt like the movie was actually pretty good once you realize it isn't really horror. I love the camera work. I like the score. The family aspect was pretty good and kept me interested. I'm sure that part people can go either way. That ending though wow I didn't expect it. I thought it was the friend that died the whole time. Once you know the ending it actually pretty sad. The family drama was def relatable. I would give this movie a 8/10 especially when you know it isn't really horror
I agree with you, this film is not a horror, and the marketing department may end up hurting this film - they are completely making a mistake in the direction they are taking which will leave people disappointed going into it, expecting a horror. It’s a drama as you say with supernatural elements, not scary at all! It was a unique experience, but I don’t think it warranted its length time which was already quite short, but felt longer. I would not go back again to watch this either, pretty much nailed the review of how I felt.
Now you tell me. I just saw it. I was fine with a more dramatic telling of a ghost story. I even was fine with the gimmick, though it could be an issue for some that get motion sickness. This was a heavy family drama from the POV of an apparition. One set, one house throughout. No chills or thrills. But well done, a good movie with strong performances. A tidy 90 minutes worked too.
I'd just got home after work to see this and tbh, if I were to ask if I were to chose this, AfrAId or the Front Room, I'd take Presence over the other two. XD But over all, this was an okay film. It kept me intrigued, if ya ask me.
Many times I those this is a similar plot to Black Phone but shot from the view of one of the previous victims. I thought this movie was extremely immersive. Good movie 👍
To be honest, the Final 2 minutes of the film gave me chills. It caught me off guard with the little reveal at the very end and I got goosebumps. The rest of the movie was decent
This movie sucked, anyone who says they are gonna re-watch this are just into dumb movies. No real plot, No real substance, NOTHING like Hereditary And ur absolutely right on the money when u say that *spoiler* this high school serial killer who comes out of left field was saying stuff no human being would ever say so yea I could not agree with you more on that. Basically, I agree with everything you said this was worth one watch. I will never waste my time with it again and if you are into this movie, I just don’t think you have a strong sense of what a really layered, plot driven/character development movie is. Siskel and Ebert would’ve given this two stars at most
I also like to add the movie is very tense at times. Very especially towards the end. ALSO I MUST BE SLOW LOL BUT I DONT KNOW HOW PEOPLE PREDICTED THAT ENDING.
I feel like im in the minority who absolutely adored this movie. I didnt go in with any expectations, and tbh didnt know anything except the director did the Oceans movies so just going in blind I loved everything about this movie
I agree that the marketing was misleading. Honestly this experimental, low-budget film could have been something truly special if the writing was actually good and the gimmick fit the narrative in the way they told the story. This is not even remotely a horror film.
Yeah, I've found when a movie claims to be "The scariest movie ever made", 9 times out of 10, it wouldn't even scare Scoopy Doo. So yeah, plus found footage, very much a pass for me. Thank you though, Cody, did enjoy your video.
Only read the screen cap but yeah it was not horror. Also, wtf happened with the broke the law in legal trouble story that was going on and then completely disregarded mid movie?
I took it as seeing it only from the perspective of the ‘presence,’ hence we didn’t get the full stories with the family. Despite that, I took it as…SPOILER/GIVEAWAY…that the mom was involved with some illegal behavior at her job, hence her getting the “computer virus” when she was actually deleting illegal information. Remember the dad suggesting a meet up with one of her co-workers when they were getting ready to leave town? Yeah, it wasn’t much of a story, but more of an emphasis on the big contrast in empathy and ethics between the parents.
To be completely honest, I have not even heard of this film, and upon seeing your review, i'm in no way interested in seeing it. Thanks, Cody! I mean that.
I don't think the legal detail means much considering many crimes often get overlooked in the business world plus Lucy Liu sold me on her character. Overall I thought the simple story and the gimmick worked well for me, especially when throw away lines throughout the film are paid off in the ending. First "good" film of the year so far I've seen
It's a good film I was looking forward to but unfortunately it wasn't a horror and for that reason I was disappointed but I still thought it was a good film
In A Violent Nature for ghosts... And without the violence. I really really liked Presence. I thought the family dynamic was pretty engaging and the last act got pretty tense when it tipped more towards the horror elements.
Movie completely disappointed and ruined what could've been a good premise with having this ghost not doing anything for 95% of movie. The little that happened supernatural was weak and not original. The ghost wasn't malevolent and it's power wasn't consistent, especially at end. They also never have closure with relationships between parents and mother/daughter. Ultimately I found it boring and not scary with characters that got on nerves.
Honestly, the ending really made up for the whole lackluster development. Like they deff should’ve sprinkled more scares in… and like pisses me off how thinks just left kinda loose at the end
Definitely nothing horror about this movie like they made it seem it was slow and boring the last 10 minutes of the movie were the best from the whole movie it had a cool twist though
I’ll be honest, I’m just out of it, I’m surprised so many people love it, I feel like it was a wasted concept, everything was brilliant except from the writing, but the writing is so important ina. Film like this. Acting was brilliant, cinematography was brilliant, the art of filmmaking was truly on display, but the writing failed to build atmosphere, and honestly made some of the characters very dislikable, which leaves the final twist on a sour note.
I honestly think you are being so generous with this film. I was bored from start to finish the advertising made it out to be something that it clearly wasn’t.
Not to be that guy, but you put 2024 as the year in the video title. If this actually came out last year and you're only know getting around to it, I apologize for being a nag.
I actually really enjoyed this movie. It was so fascinating seeing it from the spirit’s perspective and it was fun cause it almost felt like I was the ghost. In my head I was also picturing how the movie would be from the character’s perspective in a regular haunted house movie, so experiencing both at the same time was pretty cool. I also loved Chloe, the dad, and the father-daughter dynamic so much; it was so sweet. The mom and the brother were a bit unbearable, tbh, and the kid did kinda got into super villain territory by the end. But overall, it was a good watch and I can see this becoming a comfort film.
I will say that Neon has to stop promoting their films as “the scariest, most chilling movie of the year” though 💀 It messed up people’s experience with Longlegs and, while it didn’t ruin Presence, it definitely wasn’t what I was expecting and I can see people having an issue
I liked the movie too. I almost had a heart attack at the third act and I was crying at the end, so sad too. Well made movie but not a full blown horror movie.
There’s no way ur over 30 years old. And if u are u live alone and don’t go out much. This movie just wasn’t good, the cinematography was phenomenal, but we literally knew nothing about the characters and anything dramatic that happened happened so fast and out of left field and like what the fuck was the mom doing? How are those parents still together? Are they not aware that their children fucking hate each other and the ending was just the stupidest thing. I literally turned to my wife, and I said if this is it, WOW… and when the brother comes home and says how excited he is that ‘some popular kid took interest in him and how huge this was for him.’ I’m sorry but if anyone within 30 miles of me had those words come out of their mouth, I want nothing to do with them and they’re the biggest douche bags with no self-respect and I can go on and on, but you get the point
@ Okay, Mark 😭😭😭 I can enjoy whatever movie I want, but thanks for the entertainment. Here’s the cookie you so desperately want 🍪
Wow. Personally insulting someone because you disagree with their review of a movie. Real mature. @@markwilletts1252
@@markwilletts1252 you sound like youre not over 12 dude lmao. people are allowed to have other opinions. grow up
From the Ocean’s Trilogy to Erin Brockovich to the Magic Mike franchise, Steven Soderbergh is one of the more diverse filmmakers working today. He was even offered to direct Death Becomes Her and 50 Shades of Grey. Soderbergh isn’t one of my favorite directors, but I do appreciate his perspective of filmmaking.
I’d say the exact opposite of him honestly. But, that’s just me, a guy who hates his movies with a passion.
Compared to directors like The Coens, Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, or a Tarantino, this guy is a superhero movie director.
@@jamesstewart8377really with stuff like Traffic & Out of Sight in his filmography,
Traffic is easily my favorite Soderbergh film, such a great flick
Soderbergh was goated when he made Traffic and Erin Brokovich in the same year
Literally JUST came home from seeing this movie, and I absolutely LOVED it. I'm glad I knew it wasn't horror before going to see it. Had to see what your reaction was immediately!
This is one of those films that I appreciate its existence, but I’m never gonna watch it again. Would like to see another version of this film where the “presence” is more aggressive is the best way to put it.
But it was out of love, and it made it better.
Same i wish she did something to stop the murderer at the end instead of just waking up the brother
@unhealthyfilmguy2096I think the presence was the brother….
I really enjoyed this movie because of the twist at the end made me appreciate what they were going for. Great story but ruined by sloppy writing.
I’m not sure why but this movie really got me. I loved it! And like usual I didn’t see the writing on the wall and glad I didn’t 😊
My wife and I loved this movie. Neither of us saw the twist coming at all, so might be why we enjoyed it more. I found that the narrator (the presence) being limited, made everything more interesting. It made sense to us that the parents didn’t openly talk about what the wife did. Their relationship was BIG TIME on the rocks, and he had only just told her that he was sticking it out with her right before the trip. Plus, 2 teenagers roaming around, doesn’t sound like something to just be blabbing about in the middle of the day. I’m sure they hashed it all out on the trip, which the narrator wasn’t present for, so it was believable we didn’t get the details.
I know it’s slow burn and definitely a family drama /thriller/mystery and not a “horror” movie, but that was something I really appreciated. It didn’t neatly fit into one box. I do agree that it’s a con (and the biggest one for me) is that it doesn’t lend itself to multiple watches. Once you know, the power of the ending is gone.
Just my two cents!
I never comment but have watched so many of your videos Cody probably All of them… and tonight I just want to say thank you for that you do love the content really look forward to everything you do . I work in a wood shop and have head phones on all day so having something to listen to and enjoy just makes the day perfect thanks for that brother ! Be well
Left this movie not nearly as scared as I had hoped, but none the less not disappointed. One of the most interesting family dramas in a while and one of the first movies in a while that genuinely surprised me and made me think. If you’re looking for a scary film this aint for you, but for a good film nonetheless, this is it
I loved this film. I do agree that it isn't a horror film, more of a family drama with some paranormal elements. I thought it was really well-written, it was clever and executed very well and I thought the performances were solid. I can't wait to see it again 👍
I m so excited for his next film black bag
I just saw this today and it definitely wasnt a horror movie at least not until the last 5-10 minutes but i didnt hate the movie. The family dynamic reminded of hereditary in a few ways. Overall i liked what they were trying to do but i felt the movie was a bit slow at times. Id probably give it a 7/10.
I really enjoy your reviews, glad I found your channel.
Here We Go!
Idea for a list: your favourite 10 films that relied on a gimmick wheter in the filming format or the narrative
Saw it today and I have to admit I liked this movie a lot because it didn’t go for jump scares. It was about atmosphere building and it’s beautifully filmed.
The only review that matters.... .
CODY LEACH. !!
Jeremy Jahns is Goated tho
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@@doylestatus Agreed but CL always does good the middle and the bad and he's the only one who does !!
Agreed, not really horror … but I VERY much enjoyed the movie. I was very locked in and wanted to see where it was going to go. I appreciated the uniqueness.
Oh thank the Lord. I thought I'd catch some flack for saying this film is nowhere near horror, but seeing someone I look up to say the same thing makes me feel a bit better about it.
It's not horror but it was still good.
@junkersreview Meh, I'm gonna have to disagree. How the film was marketed and the slapped together script that fell apart in the final act really soured the whole experience for me.
I think there is some value here, especially the premise and how it's shot, but if you're someone that's narrative driven and not really focused on the artistic merit of film making, it's gonna be a struggle.
@@TolerTalks “it isn’t horror” is an ice cold take brother. You’re not special for seeing the obvious.
@harryosborne8215 Must be new to the genre. The community is notorious for calling folks "gatekeepers" for saying something isn't "horror" or "scary at all", because horror is so subjective. However, seeing so many people saying the same thing means we can avoid stupid conversations like that as much as possible.
@TolerTalks if it was marketed as a horror movie that's sort of deceitful
Hey that’s one prediction you got right. Missed it with Flight Risk and Wolf Man but you got this right!
I really enjoyed this movie, but I knew going in this wasn’t a horror movie and I didn’t pay close attention to any trailers. I agree that the portrayal of one said character was OTT and ridiculous, but the ending actually surprised me. I was initially concerned of getting motion sickness, but luckily, that didn’t happen, ha! Great review, Cody!
I was waiting to find out what the mom did to break the law. She was talking to her son, like she did something Illegal.
This movie was basically Enter the Void meets Lake Mungo
Just watched this flick before seeing Cody's review had dropped four minutes earlier
Almost broke my damned phone clicking the link so fast
Watched it Thursday night. Didn’t know anything about this movie.
I really liked it. Would definitely watch it again. 👍🏼👍🏼
I had a great time with Presence (2025) and it's movies like this why Steven Soderbergh is the most underrated and underappreciated filmmaker in Hollywood right now.
If the well ever runs dry here's a video idea for ya Cody: Ranking Horror Movie/Franchise theme song! So many good ones out there
I was surprised how much I enjoyed myself despite all the missteps that you and I agree on completely.
SPOILERS!!
I did not understand the final twist at first, I thought the brother just became the new entity rather than it being him the whole time lol. (Finally understood when I thought back to the whole “spirits don’t experience time the same way as us” dialogue) Wish that reveal made a little more sense but it was unique. Would be curious if anyone had a different reading on that
Yeah I knew I wasn't the only one that thought that certain character's dialogue was fucking weird 😂 Did they think they were writing for Jack Nicholson in The Shining or something? It was just such a bizzare choice of dialogue for a movie like this.
Worth a watch for sure. Maybe im dumb but the ending reveal had me😮😮 and was very effective imo. Not great but had a good time (:
Hey Cody are going to do an updated video of your Blu-ray collection?
What happened to your horror background 😢
Wdym?
@@JH-dr4xohe is talking about green screen. I like room background better personally
Same. @@4rchy5
This felt like the entire first act had been ommited, the second act was stretched out to film 85% of the run time, and then we got just bits and pieces of a third act.
The ghost haunting this house could almost be taken out entirely, and the plot would be no different. The characters would still likely end up in the same position, and the film then basically just stops, without any resolution to anything.
Just got home from seeing it. Was better than i expected, and i really enjoyed it!
I LOVE Lucy Lui so I'm ready to check this one out! It's so funny when a movie is labeled horror but it's honestly just a Supernatural drama. Like Dream House lol
This is what my tickets were originally for yesterday before I switched it to flight risk.
It just seems like something the person I go with wouldn’t appreciate and I can wait until streaming.
Something tells me you should’ve went to see this instead 😂
@@nicks2956flight risk isn't as bad as some are making it out to be.
@ you’re damn right 😂😂
I felt like the movie was actually pretty good once you realize it isn't really horror. I love the camera work. I like the score. The family aspect was pretty good and kept me interested. I'm sure that part people can go either way. That ending though wow I didn't expect it. I thought it was the friend that died the whole time. Once you know the ending it actually pretty sad. The family drama was def relatable. I would give this movie a 8/10 especially when you know it isn't really horror
I agree with you, this film is not a horror, and the marketing department may end up hurting this film - they are completely making a mistake in the direction they are taking which will leave people disappointed going into it, expecting a horror. It’s a drama as you say with supernatural elements, not scary at all! It was a unique experience, but I don’t think it warranted its length time which was already quite short, but felt longer. I would not go back again to watch this either, pretty much nailed the review of how I felt.
Does the film have strobe or flickering lights throughout asking because I have seizures from them?
I just watched it today and dont remember seizures anything like other than some occasional wobbling with the camera
Soderbergh makes me think of fizzy drinks on ice.
Now you tell me. I just saw it. I was fine with a more dramatic telling of a ghost story. I even was fine with the gimmick, though it could be an issue for some that get motion sickness. This was a heavy family drama from the POV of an apparition. One set, one house throughout. No chills or thrills. But well done, a good movie with strong performances. A tidy 90 minutes worked too.
I'm looking forward to this one!
Just got home from seeing this and I must say I really enjoyed it. Yes it is not horror, but rather a good drama.
I feel like we are going to get more and more movies where we see the POV of the antagonist.
I'd just got home after work to see this and tbh, if I were to ask if I were to chose this, AfrAId or the Front Room, I'd take Presence over the other two. XD But over all, this was an okay film. It kept me intrigued, if ya ask me.
Cody is the KING !!
This should be interesting! Can’t wait to here your take Cody!
In a violent skinamarink
My thoughts exactly but this one was good
damn cody
starting w tha flight risk review
there been an upgrade in tha production for sure
on that 2025 shit
Many times I those this is a similar plot to Black Phone but shot from the view of one of the previous victims. I thought this movie was extremely immersive. Good movie 👍
Looks like you made it home safe from the Halestorm concert. I was debating about seeing this one
Yeah it was no biggie. Just took about 20 min longer than usual. lol
To be honest, the Final 2 minutes of the film gave me chills. It caught me off guard with the little reveal at the very end and I got goosebumps. The rest of the movie was decent
This movie sucked, anyone who says they are gonna re-watch this are just into dumb movies. No real plot,
No real substance, NOTHING like Hereditary
And ur absolutely right on the money when u say that *spoiler*
this high school serial killer who comes out of left field was saying stuff no human being would ever say so yea I could not agree with you more on that. Basically, I agree with everything you said this was worth one watch. I will never waste my time with it again and if you are into this movie, I just don’t think you have a strong sense of what a really layered, plot driven/character development movie is. Siskel and Ebert would’ve given this two stars at most
Chris Stuckman compared it to "Lake Mungo".
Have you watched that one?
Awesome Silence of the Lambs shirt dude! I got the same one!
I heard a review or someone said “
Scariest movie ever” I was like my ass. 😂
What’s the scariest movie you’ve seen?
Steven Soderbergh was also the Cinematographer, so he was most likely the one controlling that camera
I also like to add the movie is very tense at times. Very especially towards the end. ALSO I MUST BE SLOW LOL BUT I DONT KNOW HOW PEOPLE PREDICTED THAT ENDING.
I feel like im in the minority who absolutely adored this movie. I didnt go in with any expectations, and tbh didnt know anything except the director did the Oceans movies so just going in blind I loved everything about this movie
Overall I thought it was good, and had an amazing ending in my opinion. Definitely mismarketed though
I agree that the marketing was misleading. Honestly this experimental, low-budget film could have been something truly special if the writing was actually good and the gimmick fit the narrative in the way they told the story. This is not even remotely a horror film.
That’s pretty funny I snuck into flight risk after seeing Presence. Mood LOWERED
I had no expectations and I thought it was pretty damn good
I loved it and while it isn't horror the ending freaked me out.
Who is saying it's horror?
It's a supernatural thriller drama.
It’s being marketed as horror
It’s def a drama + a ghost story. I caught onto the twist half way thru the movie but I had a decent enough time while watching it.
Yeah, I've found when a movie claims to be "The scariest movie ever made", 9 times out of 10, it wouldn't even scare Scoopy Doo. So yeah, plus found footage, very much a pass for me. Thank you though, Cody, did enjoy your video.
Yeah this was good. Not one of Sodenbergh’s best but good. 👍🏻
Only read the screen cap but yeah it was not horror. Also, wtf happened with the broke the law in legal trouble story that was going on and then completely disregarded mid movie?
I took it as seeing it only from the perspective of the ‘presence,’ hence we didn’t get the full stories with the family. Despite that, I took it as…SPOILER/GIVEAWAY…that the mom was involved with some illegal behavior at her job, hence her getting the “computer virus” when she was actually deleting illegal information. Remember the dad suggesting a meet up with one of her co-workers when they were getting ready to leave town? Yeah, it wasn’t much of a story, but more of an emphasis on the big contrast in empathy and ethics between the parents.
As long as things happen, it is beyter than Skinnamarink. Basically, anything is better than Skinnamarink
So I suppose this could be a nice double feature with Ghost Story.
I liked this movie, but I agree that it’s not horror and more of a family genre.
HOWEVER, the mom at the end of the movie got to me.
To be completely honest, I have not even heard of this film, and upon seeing your review, i'm in no way interested in seeing it. Thanks, Cody! I mean that.
You should because going into the movie, you know it's not a horror movie. But it's a beautiful story
There’s more excitement for Black Bag than Presence!
Maybe not horror, which it seemed to be marketed as, but it is a good film.
I don't think the legal detail means much considering many crimes often get overlooked in the business world plus Lucy Liu sold me on her character.
Overall I thought the simple story and the gimmick worked well for me, especially when throw away lines throughout the film are paid off in the ending. First "good" film of the year so far I've seen
Great idea
Early! Love your videos man!
It's a good film I was looking forward to but unfortunately it wasn't a horror and for that reason I was disappointed but I still thought it was a good film
Saw it today rated it a 5.5 out of 10 . Still twice as good as Nosferatu though. The product placement clip is laughably jarring
I liked the movie but knew what it was beforehand.
I liked it.
so it's just "enter the void" without the fact it gives you PTSD? >.>
I don’t want any spoilers so I’m not watching the review, did Cody like it or not?
This movie reminded me of Here, which I would rather watch than this.
I love his movie Solaris
In A Violent Nature for ghosts...
And without the violence.
I really really liked Presence.
I thought the family dynamic was pretty engaging and the last act got pretty tense when it tipped more towards the horror elements.
No it isnt horror, but it was brilliant.
Not at all what I expected. Definitely not a horror movie.
Goated ytber
perfect timing because i watched this last night at the theatres haha!! but I did not like this movie
The movie never fully went there
Movie completely disappointed and ruined what could've been a good premise with having this ghost not doing anything for 95% of movie. The little that happened supernatural was weak and not original. The ghost wasn't malevolent and it's power wasn't consistent, especially at end. They also never have closure with relationships between parents and mother/daughter. Ultimately I found it boring and not scary with characters that got on nerves.
Honestly, the ending really made up for the whole lackluster development. Like they deff should’ve sprinkled more scares in… and like pisses me off how thinks just left kinda loose at the end
Definitely nothing horror about this movie like they made it seem it was slow and boring the last 10 minutes of the movie were the best from the whole movie it had a cool twist though
I don't find any pleasure in saying this but this will be one of my biggest disappointments of 2025.
I’ll be honest, I’m just out of it, I’m surprised so many people love it, I feel like it was a wasted concept, everything was brilliant except from the writing, but the writing is so important ina. Film like this. Acting was brilliant, cinematography was brilliant, the art of filmmaking was truly on display, but the writing failed to build atmosphere, and honestly made some of the characters very dislikable, which leaves the final twist on a sour note.
Cody FN Leach 🎸🪨
I honestly think you are being so generous with this film. I was bored from start to finish the advertising made it out to be something that it clearly wasn’t.
Not to be that guy, but you put 2024 as the year in the video title. If this actually came out last year and you're only know getting around to it, I apologize for being a nag.
It played at film festivals in 2024 so it’s technically a 2024 release
@@CodyLeachYT Gotcha. You didn't mention it in your 2024 ranking, so I wasn't sure.
The horror of a dysfunctional family.