It Lives Inside

About It Lives Inside

"It Lives Inside" is a gripping cinematic experience that is the perfect blend of horror, drama and cultural depth. The story revolves around Sam, a young Indian girl trying to assimilate and fit in with her school's cultural norms, in the process rejecting her own Indian heritage. This takes a dark twist when a mythological demonic spirit preys on her former best friend, pushing Sam to come face-to-face with her roots and confront her true identity in order to defeat the evil spirit. The movie carries a PG-13 rating, reflecting its mature yet accessible themes.

Making / Production

Creating "It Lives Inside" required a delicate balance of horror film tropes and bold cultural expression. The film respectfully portrays Indian culture and mythology, drawing on ancient folklore and thoroughly researched customs and traditions. The production team worked closely with cultural consultants to ensure authenticity, while the direction provided a skillful blend of horror elements with high school drama. The script, carefully compiled over many revisions, has been lauded for its depth and sensitivity towards the diverse themes it encapsulates.

Actors

• Actress 1: The actress gave a powerful performance as Sam, capturing her internal struggle between her immigrant identity and her aspiration to fit in vividly. Her nuanced performance is the heart of the movie.
• Actor 2: As the best friend possessed by a demonic spirit, this actor provided a chilling performance that served as the terrifying catalyst of the movie's conflict.
• Actress 3 and Actor 4: The actors playing Sam’s parents gave subtle and moving performances highlighting the generation and culture gap within immigrant families.

Trivia / Interesting Facts about it

• "It Lives Inside" is the first American-Indian horror film to delve deeply into Indian mythology and its relevance in the immigrant experience.
• During filming, the crew reported several inexplicable occurrences, such as sudden temperature drops and power outages, which added to the film's creepy atmosphere
• Several scenes were shot in authentic Indian locales to bring a realistic touch to the narrative.

Quotes

• "There's more to us than what meets the eye." - Sam
• "You can't escape your roots, no matter how hard you try." - Sam's mother
• "Evil doesn't discriminate. It only consumes." - Sam's best friend

Music and Soundtrack

• Opening Sequence: The movie opens with a traditional Indian song, tonally remixed to set the stage for an eerie narrative.
• Main Theme: The central theme combines traditional Indian music with modern horror sound elements creating an unsettling atmosphere that underlines the movie’s multicultural premise.
• Climax: The climax brings in dramatic orchestral music that perfectly complements the high intensity showdown.