The Horror Thread



It Lives Inside is a new movie from the producers of Get Out. Notably, Jordan Peele is not one of the producers. However, the marketing for the movie seems to position itself as a similarly themed entry to the genre. Unfortunately for the filmmakers and the consumers, it is definitely not of that caliber. This is not to say that it is a bad movie, per se, just that painting some level of cultural assimilation as the boogieman is tired by now. This iteration of that trope follows a Hindi-Indian family whose teenage daughter is desperate to shrug free of the cultural ties that bind. Without really much explanation as to why, this really pisses off a Hindi demon called a Pishach who is now stalking the daughter before it devours her soul.

Again, it's not that this is a bad movie, just a predictable one. And one in which the plot could be copy/pasted to fit any ethnic minority walking the tightrope of assimilation while maintaining cultural traditions. The script doesn't give the talent much to work with, but some gifted actors, namely Megan Suri (Missing), manage to create a fun, if ultimately derivative atmosphere. The effects and the creature itself are all fine. If you absolutely can't find anything else to watch and don't mind a re-tread story, this is fine. I think that's about the best endorsement I can give.