If you are looking for a thrilling horror movie with a lot of action and suspense, then “It Lives Inside” is not for you. This film is more like an art project that tries to be deep and meaningful, but ends up being super ass boring and pretentious. The only good thing about this film is the character design, especially the eyes of the monster that lives inside the protagonist’s head. They are so realistic and expressive that you can almost feel the monster’s emotions and thoughts. The ending is also good, as it reveals the true nature of the monster and its relationship with the protagonist.
The rest of the film is a snooze fest that drags on for too long. The plot is basically a boring love story between the protagonist and his almost boyfriend, who are both bland and uninteresting. There is no chemistry or conflict between them, just a lot of cheesy dialogue and awkward scenes. There are unnecessary camera moves that mimic horror movies, such as 90 rotations and super close up. The monster does not do much either, except occasionally killing someone in super boring ways. Just a few drops of blood were spilled. Yawn. There no deep explanation or backstory for the monster,we have no idea where it came from. The film tries to be mysterious and ambiguous, but it just comes off as lazy and confusing.
The acting is also nothing special, as none of the actors deliver any memorable or convincing performances. They all seem to be bored and unenthusiastic, just like the audience. The only exception is the voice actor of the monster, who does a decent job of creating a creepy and menacing tone. However, even he cannot save this film from being a waste of time and money.
In conclusion, “It Lives Inside” is a film that should live inside its own jar and never see the light of day. It is a boring art film that fails to deliver any horror, drama, or entertainment. The only positive aspects are the character design of the monster’s eyes and the ending. If you want to watch this film, I suggest you need to smoke a god and go to blinkerton first, because that might make it more enjoyable. Otherwise, avoid this film at all costs. You have been warned.
01/10