It Lives Inside
It Lives Inside
An Indian-American teenager struggling with her cultural identity has a falling out with her former best friend and, in the process, unwittingly releases a demonic entity that grows stronger by feeding on her loneliness.
N8 reviewedOctober 10, 2024
While I was eager to embrace this film, it ultimately fell short of expectations. The creature design was genuinely unsettling, but the plot felt predictable and relied heavily on familiar demonic possession tropes. The film did offer a glimpse into the struggle between traditional culture and the pressure to assimilate, particularly in the way she tries to fit in at school. However, this theme could have been explored with more depth and nuance. In its attempt to introduce audiences to demons from underrepresented cultures, it reminded me of films like Under the Shadow and Drag Me to Hell. However, unlike those films, it lacked a certain spark of originality. It's a shame because a diverse cast and a unique cultural backdrop had the potential to elevate this film beyond the typical horror fare.