It Lives Inside 2023

Movie · 99 min · English · March 11, 2023

Directed by Bishal DuttaWritten by Bishal Dutta

Starring Megan Suri, Neeru Bajwa, Mohana Krishnan, Betty Gabriel, Vik Sahay

A 2023 supernatural horror film, It Lives Inside, was written and directed by Bishal Dutta and features Megan Suri in the lead role. The story centers on Sam, an Indian-American teenager attending suburban high school who distances herself from her cultural background. When Sam awakens an ancient Indian demon that thrives on isolation and pain, the creature abducts her best friend Tamira and begins hunting Sam. This forces Sam to face her heritage and personal identity in order to rescue Tamira and protect herself. Supporting cast members include Neeru Bajwa, Mohana Krishnan, Vik Sahay, Gage Marsh, Beatrice Kitsos, and Betty Gabriel. The film premiered at the 2023 South by Southwest festival and was distributed by Neon on September 22, 2023. Critics offered varied responses, and the movie earned $7.5 million globally.