Clever Sci-Fi Horror Mystery Twists Your Smart Mind

This review was originally published during the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.



The real proof of a strong relationship is the ability to communicate thoughts and feelings honestly without fear of retaliation. This complex concept is very cleverly explored in Greg Jardin's directorial debut Here's what's in it. College sweethearts Shelby (Brittany O'Grady) and Cyrus (James Morosini) struggle to communicate, and their attempts to light a romantic fire under their dying relationship fail at every turn. To rekindle their flame, the couple joins their old college friend Reuben (Devon Terrell) for a weekend getaway before he proposes to his fiance Sophia.



What's Inside Is A Close Examination of Human Behavior

Shelby and Cyrus hold hands while sitting on the couch in Netflix's It's What's Inside.

The group of friends includes internet influencer Nikki (Alycia Debnam-Carey), confident Brooke (Reina Hardesty), quiet stoner Maya (Nina Bloomgarden) and tough-shell Dennis (Gavin Leatherwood). All is well at the party until their estranged friend Forbes (David W. Thompson) shows up with a mysterious suitcase. What's in the bag? Well, that's one thing you definitely don't want spoiled for you. But let's say that there is something inside that will reveal dark secrets and strong desires. It can be either their worst nightmare or their biggest dream, and it will change the lives of these characters, for better or for worse.

As exciting as the plot is, the direction matches it perfectly, highlighting the genre mix and stylistic framework.


I can say for sure that Jardin Here's what's in it It's one of the most fun things I've seen at a film festival. The synopsis doesn't come close to highlighting the mayhem that ensues, but trust me when I say it's disgusting! On the surface, it's your typical buddy date movie where something goes wrong, tensions rise, and the consequences are stark. But given the themes, that's a serious statement. From social media obsession to the facades people put on to get their way, Here's what's in it it rips people apart at their worst and at their best.

Jardine's Direction is Confident and Fearless Inside


It's important to share and celebrate Jardine's creative and fearless directorial choices to highlight just how crazy Jardine's debut is. Frankly, his direction is psychologically dizzying, and I mean that as the ultimate compliment. As exciting as the plot is, the direction matches it perfectly, highlighting the genre mix and stylistic framework. Capturing the human psyche in such complex conditions is not an easy task. While the script veers into over-ambitious territory, it never crosses the line and instead invites multiple viewings to catch the clues you may have missed.

No matter how pretentious or complex the script, the film is the ultimate crowd-pleaser that pokes fun at the idea of ​​horror tropes but structures the story with clever, genre-defying twists and thrills. The film asks the ultimate question: “Is it possible to really know someone?” in innovative, hilarious and thought-provoking ways, none of which would have been possible without the incredibly convincing performances of the cast. It's hard to wrap your head around what they're actually doing.


Here's what's in it
is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, entertaining the idea of ​​horror tropes but structuring the story with genre-defying clever twists and thrills.

A mind-bending trait that one can easily become obsessed with, Here's what's in it is sure to find its cult fan base very quickly. Don't be surprised if Jardin's dizzying direction and a script that hides its machinations behind sheer fun beg for multiple viewings. The cast members sell their performances with exceptional precision and guile that will be the talk of the festival circuit this year. Do yourself a favor and add this to the top of your watch list and don't let anyone spoil it for you.


Here's what's in it now streaming on Netflix. The premiere of the film took place at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. It is 103 minutes long and is rated R for extensive language, sexual content, drug use and some violence.

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