Sam (Megan Suri) is a teenager with a challenging life. At school, she constantly struggles to fit in and make new friends. There are some frustrations in her home life, too. After getting ready for school one morning, Sam’s mother reminds her that they are to prepare a meal together. Sam puts off her mother’s requests, telling her she’s too busy and uninterested, rolling her eyes at family traditions of past generations. During Sam’s day at school, a fellow student named Tamira (Mohana Krishnan) walks into class late, carrying a glass jar. Instantly, Sam seems awkward. After a conversation with her teacher, we learn that Sam and Tamira were once best friends. The teacher is concerned about them both; making friends in high school isn’t always the most straightforward task. Tamira continues to act strangely around every other student, continually walking around with a glass jar and appearing out of nowhere. Tamira’s strange behaviour and creepiness keep others away from her, including Sam. However, we soon discover that Tamira’s odd behaviour is caused by some evil spirit that has taken hold of her, continually tormenting her. In desperation, Tamira speaks with Sam, telling her she has a monster inside her jar and needs her help. Sam pushes Tamira away, claiming she’s just a crazy psycho. As she does so, Sam knocks the jar out of Tamira’s hands, smashing it to the ground. Little does Sam know, but she has just unleashed something terrible. It Lives Inside is best described as a horror film with some thriller vibes included. Visually, the film is dark, with a great atmosphere throughout the entire duration. Along with the atmosphere, the horror elements are also creepy. This includes the mysterious demon-like monster that begins to stalk our main character. Those who enjoy horror films will be delighted with violent kills and dream sequences, which are nightmare-worthy. The sound effects and bass-filled musical score by Wesley Hughes add suspense, which is also pleasing. Overall, It Lives Inside is a horror film that introduces an excellent concept and a brilliant atmosphere with its visuals. With predictable and familiar pacing in many aspects, the film feels more aimed at teenage audiences. This is particularly evident in the set of the final act. The demon-like presence that stalks our lead is solid, and some of the kills that occur are also shocking. Sadly, while the story is pleasing and enjoyable, not much here will leave its viewers screaming in their cinema seats. Ultimately, it’s okay, and thankfully, the film still carries some entertainment value. * This review has been written for Sanity. For more reviews from Walkden Entertainment, check out the link here: www.walkdenentertainment.com