It Lives Inside
“You can't contain evil.”
Synopsis
Desperate to fit in at school, Sam rejects her Indian culture and family to be like everyone else. However, when a mythological demonic spirit latches onto her former best friend, she must come to terms with her heritage to defeat it.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-22
Top Cast
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Megan Suri
Samidha
Neeru Bajwa
Poorna
Mohana Krishnan
Tamira
Betty Gabriel
Joyce
Vik Sahay
Inesh
Gage Marsh
Russ
Beatrice Kitsos
Kittie
Jamie Ives
Older Neighbor
Siddhartha Minhas
Karan
Saisha Ram Muni
Young Tamira
Sangeeta Wylie
Radha Avasthi
Jenaya Ross
The Pishach
Jared Ager-Foster
The Keymaster
Nutan Thakur
Indian Woman
Paige Shaw
Girl #2
Carlo Yu
Janitor
Josh Raymond
Puppeteer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 18 DaysNeuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 22, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 10, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 16, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bishal Dutta
- Screenplay & Story
- Bishal Dutta
- Original Score
- Wesley Hughes
- Original Title
- It Lives Inside
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.8M
- Production Studios
- NEON, QC Entertainment, Brightlight Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bishal Dutta
Bishal Dutta, Ashish Mehta
Wesley Hughes
Matthew Lynn
Jack Price
Raymond Mansfield, Sean McKittrick, Edward H. Hamm Jr., Jameson Parker, Arielle Boisvert
Department Leadership Roster
Bishal Dutta
Director
Raymond Mansfield
Producer
Sean McKittrick
Producer
Bishal Dutta
Screenplay
Matthew Lynn
Director of Photography
Wesley Hughes
Original Music Composer
Jack Price
Editor
Tyler Bishop Harron
Production Design
Odessa Bennett
Costume Design
Andrew Karr
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Threat • Injury
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About It Lives Inside
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What is It Lives Inside about?
Desperate to fit in at school, Sam rejects her Indian culture and family to be like everyone else. However, when a mythological demonic spirit latches onto her former best friend, she must come to terms with her heritage to defeat it.
Who directed It Lives Inside?
It Lives Inside was directed by Bishal Dutta.
Who stars in It Lives Inside?
The principal cast of It Lives Inside includes Megan Suri, Neeru Bajwa, Mohana Krishnan, Betty Gabriel, Vik Sahay.
When was It Lives Inside released and how long is it?
It Lives Inside was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did It Lives Inside make at the box office?
It Lives Inside grossed $4.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for It Lives Inside?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It Lives Inside was composed by Wesley Hughes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for It Lives Inside?
It Lives Inside holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).