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Came across this little gem and I have to say, I really liked it. The premise of a woman doing her own exorcism is pretty novel to begin with, but they really made it work even with a smaller budget. There were a few times during the movie where I legitimately got goosebumps (most of which involved maggots) and there's a really palpable sense of dread the whole time. Unlike studio pictures like the Conjuring or Insidious that are so overdone and FX heavy, The Beast Inside is a little more DIY and as a result it feels like it's happening in front of you. The whole thing feels way more "real" than I expected and it packs a pretty good punch. Sadie Katz and the rest of the cast give it everything they have and commit to their performances, and they really do drive it all home. If you're a fan of indie horror, definitely give this one a look.

Launching out of a clever premise (a woman posessed by an evil entity is forced to perform an exorcism on herself), this movie takes a fast and unpredictable trip to its gripping finale, with some real emotional beats along the way. Sadie Katz's performance is pure and raw and authentic, and it's impressive to know that she conceived, wrote and produced his project. It's undeniably a small film (budge wise anyway) but's very effective. It has a lot on its mind besides just being scary: It deals wih questions of faith, fidelity and friendship. Nice photography and effects, and all of the performances are Grade A.

Man, this one hits like a midnight freight train, rattling through the dark with sparks flying. The Beast Inside isn't just a movie; it's a howl from the depths, a cracked mirror held up to the abyss, daring you to look back at it. Directed with the sharp edge of desperation, it's a story about survival-about one woman clawing her way out of the maw of madness and taking on the devil himself, because no one else will.

And at the heart of it all is Sadie Katz, burning brighter than a cigarette in the black of night. Katz doesn't just play her role; she becomes it, body and soul. Her performance is raw and untamed, a kaleidoscope of terror, fury, and fragile humanity. When no one believes her, you feel the weight of her isolation. When she fights back, it's like watching a thunderstorm crack the sky open. There's a moment-you'll know it when you see it-where she's trembling, face pale as death, and then she explodes with this primal force. It's unforgettable.

The film itself is lean and relentless, like a fever dream you can't wake up from. The cinematography feels claustrophobic, pressing in on you until you're sweating along with her. And that self-exorcism? Good God, it's the kind of scene that makes your spine itch and your heart race, a brutal dance between salvation and damnation.

Sure, some of the supporting characters are shadows compared to Katz's roaring flame, but it doesn't matter. This is her stage, her battle, her triumph. The Beast Inside doesn't hold your hand; it grabs you by the collar and drags you through the fire.

If you're looking for something safe, something clean, you won't find it here. But if you want a story that rips its way into your gut and leaves you breathless, Sadie Katz and The Beast Inside deliver in spades. Man, what a ride.

This is one of those rare gems in the indie horror world that reaches beyond it's budget and actually delivers. Much of that comes down to the stellar lead performance by Sadie Katz who is in pretty much every scene in the film. Katz plays Anne with a burning intensity that jumps off the screen. You can't help but feel that Anne's struggle is real as she battles against her family's multi generational curse and her husband and sister in law believing it's "all in her head".

The VFX in this film are limited which actually works to the films advantage. The whole movie takes an old school "less is more" approach. I don't know if this was a choice by the filmmakers to stay within budget, but it gives the film a classic 70's feel that let's the creepy and foreboding atmosphere really build and the scares count when they come in.

The choices of locations should also be noted as they lend an element of authenticity to the whole piece. It really feels like you're inside real places (not sets) and that helps sell the feeling that this all really happening.

Overall this is a tastefully done, well crafted genre piece that features a fantastic performance from it's lead actress. Watching this, I wouldn't be surprised to see Katz in larger stuff very soon.