Netflix added the sci-fi horror film to its library last year and it has quickly become a fan favorite with many demanding a second movie be made
This spine-chilling movie has been making a splash in the horror genre, earning rave reviews from film buffs on Rotten Tomatoes, despite it being the director’s debut feature.
It’s What’s Inside is an indie sci-fi horror flick penned and directed by Greg Jardin. The cast features a host of up-and-coming actors, including Brittany O’Grady, best known for her role as Paula in The White Lotus.
She joins an ensemble cast portraying a group of friends whose lives take a bizarre turn.
One thrilled viewer hailed the film as “absolute cinema.”
They commented: “Truly a work of art. Anxiously waiting for another dose of this,” reports the Mirror US.
The 2024 horror is laced with plenty of dark humor as it delves into the dynamics among a group of old college buddies reuniting for a wedding. The plot thickens when Forbes, portrayed by David W. Thompson, brings along a suitcase containing a peculiar device.
This enigmatic gadget allows them all to switch bodies, sparking a thrilling game. They decide to spice things up by guessing who’s in whose body, but things quickly spiral out of control, causing a rift within the group.
A viewer said: “An EXTREMELY original take on the body swap trope. This has cult classic potential. The plot is original and engaging. The execution and cinematography are exactly what’s needed. The acting is commendable, but it fell just short of earning an easy 5 stars. I’d suggest this to anyone craving a body-swap film with a few dark turns. It’s even something I might revisit in the future.”
However, one aspect that many viewers agreed upon was the “big twist” at the end, or as some have dubbed it, the “unforgivable” ending. One viewer noted: “Don’t completely love the ending unless there’s a sequel in the pipeline.”
Elaborating further, another slightly letdown viewer wrote: “The movie is generally pretty great. A fantastic drama with a unique take on body-swap films. But it has the worst ending I’ve ever seen in a movie. It abruptly ends at the climax.”
The film debuted last year in 2024 at the Sundance Film Festival before landing directly on the streaming platform. It garnered mostly positive reviews, boasting a solid score of 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, and left many fans eagerly awaiting a potential sequel after its jaw-dropping twist.
For those intrigued by a blend of dark comedy and sci-fi chills in under two hours, It’s What’s Inside is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
