It’s What’s Inside: Trailer, Release date, cast, plot & Everything we know About the Thrilling body-swap film

Netflix has just dropped the official trailer for It’s What’s Inside, a genre-bending comedy horror film that's already making waves. Directed by Greg Jardin, the film captivated audiences at Sundance with its mix of body-swapping chaos, dark humor, and a bit of soul-chilling suspense. 

The trailer teases a wild ride. A pre-wedding party spirals into existential madness after an estranged friend introduces a mysterious game with a body-swapping machine. With secrets bubbling to the surface and chaos looming in every corner, It’s What’s Inside promises to be a thrilling experience that blends sci-fi and dark comedy.

The buzz around It’s What’s Inside started long before the trailer dropped. After its Sundance debut, the movie became the talk of the festival, leading Netflix to snatch up the streaming rights in a major deal. Now, with the trailer out and the film's unique twist on horror and comedy in the spotlight, excitement is reaching new heights.

Intrigued about what else this highly anticipated movie has in store? Don’t you all worry, we have got your back! Explore the cast details, plot twists, and all the chaos that awaits in this body-swapping thriller. Stay tuned for more updates, as we’ll keep revealing more about It’s What’s Inside leading up to its much-anticipated release. You won’t want to miss a thing!

Release date & Where to Watch

It’s What’s Inside will begin streaming worldwide on Netflix on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. The film carries an R rating for strong language, sexual content, drug use, and some violence.

The movie had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 19, 2024. Following the premiere, Netflix secured global distribution rights for $17 million, marking the festival's biggest deal. It was also showcased at South by Southwest in March 2024.

Plot

In It’s What’s Inside, a pre-wedding party takes a dark turn when an estranged friend arrives with a mysterious suitcase containing a body-swapping machine. The group of friends, including anxious Shelby, her dismissive boyfriend Cyrus, influencer Nikki, charming groom Reuben, trust-fund kid Dennis, artist Brooke, spiritual Maya, and the enigmatic Forbes, are soon plunged into a night of chaos, where hidden secrets, desires, and grudges come to light. As they swap bodies, their relationships and personal identities are put to the test, leading to both absurd and existential revelations.

Greg Jardin, the film's writer-director, uses the body-swapping concept to explore artificial intimacy and the effects of online personas on personal relationships. The movie blends humor with sci-fi, while also delving into the anxieties of its characters, particularly Shelby’s. Through jittery editing and a tense atmosphere, Jardin creates what he calls an "anxiety chic" experience—one that keeps audiences on edge, but in a fun way.

Cast

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• Brittany O’Grady as Shelby
• James Morosini as Cyrus
• Alycia Debnam-Carey as Nikki
• Devon Terrell as Reuben
• Gavin Leatherwood as Dennis
• Reina Hardesty as Brooke
• Nina Bloomgarden as Maya
• David Thompson as Forbes
• Madison Davenport
• Myhraliza Aala as County Deputy
• Tyrone J. Criss as Party Guest
• A. Brian Daniels as Wedding guest
• Francisco Diego Garcia as State Trooper
• Tommy Hestmark as Cashier
• Timothy Krabill as Prison Guard
• Jesaar Landavaso as Convenient Store Customer
• Hailee Keanna Lautenbach as Hattie
• Dana Millican

Official Trailer

The trailer for It's What's Inside starts with a group of friends reuniting at a mansion, where Forbes (Thompson) reveals a mysterious machine that allows them to swap bodies. Described as transferring files to a hard drive, the device leads to a series of surreal, trippy visuals. This film offers a fresh twist on the body-swap genre, reminiscent of Freaky Friday and Freaky, but with multiple swaps that blend both humor and horror.

You can also check out the sneak peek video that was released during Netflix's Geek Week:

Behind the Scenes

Written and directed by Greg Jardin, It’s What’s Inside is produced by William Rosenfeld, Kate Andrews, Jason Baum, and Raúl Domingo, with Colman Domingo, Ulf Ek, and Robert Kapp serving as executive producers. The movie delves into the theme of "artificial intimacy," exploring how society has become dependent on screens for self-worth and romantic connection. 

Jardin told Entertainment Weekly that the film focuses on a crisis relationship. Both partners have consumed so much online artifice that they struggle to connect due to warped values. Jardin describes the movie as a "sci-fi thriller with jokes," not horror. 

Filming occurred in November 2022 in Portland, Oregon, USA. This film marks Jardin’s directorial debut following his SXSW Grand Jury Prize win. Colman Domingo, who was eager to support Jardin’s vision, praised the director for his multifaceted skills, noting his talents as both a writer and editor, which helped bring the film’s unique visual language to life.