Netflix's 'It's What's Inside' Thrills with Dark Body-Swap Twist, Snagged for $17M After Sundance Bidding War
October 4, 2024In a gripping twist, Beatrice, Forbes' unstable sister, manipulates the group by stealing his body, seeking revenge for past grievances.
Netflix's new film 'It's What's Inside,' a body-swapping thriller directed by Greg Jardin, has generated considerable buzz since its debut at Sundance, where it sparked an intense bidding war.
The film offers a dark twist on the body-swap genre, transforming a pre-wedding celebration into an existential nightmare as a group of college friends reunites.
At this mansion party, the friends accidentally swap bodies using a mysterious machine brought by Forbes, who has been estranged from the group for nearly a decade.
This device initiates a chaotic game of identity and deception, leading to unexpected conflicts and revelations among the characters.
As the story unfolds, themes of truth, lies, and secret desires emerge, with characters experiencing life in one another's bodies.
The film also explores the disparity between online personas and true selves, reflecting on social media's impact on personal identity.
The ensemble cast, including Brittany O’Grady, Gavin Leatherwood, and Alycia Debnam-Carey, delivers engaging performances, effectively transforming into each other.
The audition process required actors to showcase their versatility by reading for multiple characters, a necessity given the film's body-swapping premise.
Initially conceived eight years ago, Jardin and producer Jason Baum aimed for a more complex narrative but ultimately simplified it for Jardin's directorial debut.
Produced on a $2.5 million budget, the film was quickly acquired by Netflix for $17 million after receiving a $5 million offer shortly after its premiere.
While no sequel has been confirmed, Jardin has considered ideas for continuing the story, especially in light of the audience's positive response following Sundance.
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Yahoo Entertainment • Oct 4, 2024
‘It’s What’s Inside’ Cast and Character Guide: Who’s in Whose Body?Variety • Oct 4, 2024
It's What's Inside Ending Breakdown, Sequel Potential for Netflix FilmGizmodo • Oct 2, 2024
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