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Released on October 4, 2024, Greg Jardin's latest movie, It's What's Inside, is already creating a buzz among Netflix subscribers. A lot of it has to do with the exciting premise which involves a mysterious device that makes swapping bodies a reality. Viewers have praised It's What's Inside for cleverly merging elements of science fiction and horror while also maintaining a sense of humor.
Reuben (Devon Terrell) invites his college mates to his wedding. The group consists of Shelby, Cyrus, Dennis, Nikki, Brooke, and Maya, portrayed by Brittany O'Grady, James Morosini, Gavin Leatherwood, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Reina Hardesty, and Nina Bloomgarden, respectively. The merrymaking takes a turn when their friend, Forbes (David W. Thompson), suggests a body-swapping game.
Cinematic and suspenseful, It's What's Inside does a great job of keeping viewers engaged with several unexpected twists. Cinephiles who enjoyed the gripping plot should check out the titles on this list that have a similar vibe to It's What's Inside.
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The Gift, Freaky, and five other mind-bending movies like It's What's Inside that will send a chill up your spine
1) From Beyond (1986)
Most science fiction fans have read H. P. Lovecraft's work or have at least heard about the prolific writer. This horror movie is loosely based on a short story written by Lovecraft in 1920. Like It's What's Inside, From Beyond's narrative also focuses on an astonishing device that leads to disastrous consequences.
Ted Sorel plays Dr. Edward Pretorius, a scientist who develops the Resonator, a device that allows humans to see beyond normal perceptible reality. His assistant, Dr. Crawford Tillinghast (Jeffrey Combs), is shocked to see strange creatures in the air when the device is activated. He warns Pretorius but is unable to stop him from using the Resonator. When Pretorius dies, the police arrest Crawford.
The special effects in From Beyond, which can oscillate between weird but impactful and gruesome and terrifying, will particularly appeal to die-hard horror fans. Stuart Gordon's From Beyond, similar to It's What's Inside, boasts a clever screenplay that maintains the suspense till the end.
Where to watch: This classic sci-fi horror movie is available to stream on Tubi and MUBI.
2) The Fly (1986)
In It's What's Inside, the device that Forbes brings to the party piques everyone's curiosity as it can do something that is thought to be humanely impossible. Similarly, The Fly introduces viewers to a set of "telepods" that make teleportation possible. But like It's What's Inside, the machine in this movie also does more harm than good.
Seth Brundle, portrayed by Jeff Goldblum, is an eccentric scientist who invents the telepods. When he decides to test it out himself, a fly enters the machine by mistake. Eventually, Seth starts to transform into a fly-hybrid creature.
Seeing as director David Cronenberg specializes in body horror, viewers can expect to see elaborate transformation scenes as fascinating as they are gruesome. Goldblum's performance, in particular, deserves high praise because he never lets the viewers forget about the vulnerable human underneath the grotesque exterior.
Where to watch: Horror movie fans can watch The Fly on Prime Video.
3) The Gift (2015)
To a large extent, Forbes creates tension in It's What's Inside because the audience is unsure about his real intentions. In this movie, which marks Joel Edgerton's feature directorial debut, the troubles start when a suspicious character starts to impose on a couple.
Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall play Simon and Robyn Callem, who move to a Los Angeles suburb to start over after a devastating miscarriage. They run into Gordo (Joel Edgerton), Simon's old classmate. As the days go by, Gordo repeatedly drops in with lavish gifts that start to make them uncomfortable.
Much like It's What's Inside, The Gift thrives on stellar performances complemented by a strong screenplay clever enough to avoid classic clichés.
Where to watch: The Gift is available on Prime Video.
4) Escape Room (2019)
The gang in It's What's Inside finds themselves in a confusing situation that threatens their safety. In Escape Room, the central characters also have to brave through challenging situations that pose a risk to their lives.
The story focuses on six people who come from varied backgrounds. Each solves a puzzle cube, which gets them invited to an escape room challenge with an exciting cash prize. It is all fun and games in the beginning, but when they realize people can die inside the rooms, they start to feel the pressure.
In It's What's Inside, viewers are immersed in the storytelling because the characters are interesting and relatable. Escape Room also benefits from likable characters who carry the narrative forward with ease. Another highlight would be the clever rooms, each one refreshingly different and bewildering.
Where to watch: Escape Room by Adam Robitel can be streamed on Prime Video and Apple TV+.
5) Possessor (2020)
It's What's Inside deserves credit for exploring body-swapping in such a way that compels the viewer to pay attention to every small detail. Brandon Cronenberg's Possessor offers a similar cinematic experience.
Andrea Riseborough plays the protagonist, Tasya Vos, a highly-skilled assassin who regularly works on high-profile assignments. She has a high success rate because she can possess the bodies of other individuals to carry out the hits. But controlling her current host proves to be a real challenge.
Cronenberg never fails to deliver visuals that are brutal but captivating enough to keep the viewer from looking away. The tight storyline delivers shocking and disturbing moments that will leave a lasting impression on the viewer.
Where to watch: Possessor can be viewed on Prime Video, Tubi, and MUBI.
6) Freaky (2020)
It becomes quite obvious in It's What's Inside that body-swapping can get deadly really fast, something the central characters in Freaky also find out firsthand.
In the narrative, Blissfield Butcher is a serial killer who commits gruesome murders. When he uses an ancient dagger, he switches bodies with a tormented high school student named Millie Kessler (Kathryn Newton). Millie then has 24 hours to reverse the swap, or she may have to live the rest of her life in the Butcher's body.
Even though the premise may seem predictable, the movie does a great job of exceeding expectations thanks to engaging performances by the lead cast and clever dialogue. Slasher movie fans will particularly enjoy this violent delight with a healthy serving of dark humor.
Where to watch: Freaky is available to stream on Apple TV+ and Prime Video.
7) Speak No Evil (2022)
The characters of It's What's Inside find themselves in an unexpected situation that leads to mental anguish and perplexity. In Speak No Evil by Christian Tafdrup, a similar situation is on the cards for the central characters.
Morten Burian and Sidsel Siem Koch play Bjørn and Louise, a Danish couple who befriend a Dutch couple, Patrick (Fedja van Huêt) and Karin (Karina Smulders), on holiday. When they get an invitation from Patrick and Karin to visit their home in the Netherlands, they agree. But once there, Bjørn and Louise become disturbed by their host's attitude.
Like It's What's Inside, Speak No Evil features an unnerving story that becomes increasingly chilling with each scene. Even though it isn't necessarily fast-paced, the way the narrative has been structured creates enough tension to keep viewers engaged throughout its entirety. Its dark, creepy vibe will appeal to cinephiles who enjoy psychological thrillers.
Where to watch: Speak No Evil can be viewed on Netflix, Prime Video, and Roku.
These engaging movies will appeal to fans of It's What's Inside because they boast eerie plots, complete with spine-chilling plot twists they will never see coming.
