I Live Here Now (film)
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| Directed by | Julie Pacino |
| Written by | Julie Pacino |
| Produced by | Kyle Kaminsky |
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| Cinematography | Aron Meinhardt |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
I Live Here Now is a 2025 American horror thriller drama film written and directed by Julie Pacino in her feature directorial debut.[1] It stars Lucy Fry, Madeline Brewer, Sarah Rich, Lara Clear, Cara Seymour, Matt Rife, and Sheryl Lee. The film follows a woman who finds herself trapped in a remote hotel where the violent echoes of her past come alive.[2]
Cast
- Lucy Fry as Rose
- Madeline Brewer as Lillian
- Matt Rife as Travis
- Sheryl Lee as Martha
- Sarah Rich as Sid
- Lara Clear as Ada
- Cara Seymour as Cindy
- Alex Gaumond as Dr. Neltman
- Anna Armstrong as Georgie
Production
In December 2021, it was announced that Utopia would produce and distribute the film.[3]
On February 1, 2024, filming had completed.[4][5]
The film is produced by Kyle Kaminsky, Julie Pacino and co-produced by Lara Clear, Eliese Lissner, Robert MacCready. Robert Schwartzman, Cole Harper, Phil Toronto are executive producers.[6]
Release
The film had its World premiere at the 29th Fantasia International Film Festival on July 24, 2025 in the Compétition Cheval Noir.[7][8] It was also screened at the 78th Locarno Film Festival in Out of Competition section on August 9[6] and at the Edinburgh International Film Festival for its United Kingdom premiere in Midnight Madness strand on August 17, 2025.[9] It was screened at the Deauville American Film Festival in September 2025.
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes 86% of the reviews are positive, based on 14 reviews.[10] Mary Beth McAndrews of Dread Central awarded the film four and a half stars out of five.[11]
References
- ^ Wilkinson, Amber (July 24, 2025). "'I Live Here Now' review: Julie Pacino's vividly realised debut plays out in remote California motel". Screen Daily. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
- ^ Minton, Matt (May 8, 2025). "Steve Pink's 'Terrestrial' and Julie Pacino's 'I Live Here Now' Among Fantasia 2025 First Wave Line-Up (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ^ Grater, Tom (December 20, 2021). "Utopia Boards Julie Pacino's NFT-Inspired & Funded 'I Live Here Now'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ^ Squires, John (February 1, 2024). "'I Live Here Now' – First Look at Horror Movie Starring Lucy Fry and Madeline Brewer". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (February 1, 2024). "Utopia to launch EFM sales on Julie Pacino psychological horror 'I Live Here Now' (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ^ a b "I Live Here Now". Locarno Film Festival. July 8, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ Navarro, Meagan (May 8, 2025). "Julie Pacino's Lynchian Feature Debut 'I Live Here Now' Gets First Look Image". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ^ Cody Hamman (July 1, 2025). "Fantasia International Film Festival announces final wave of titles for 29th edition!". JoBlo.com. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
- ^ "I Live Here Now". Edinburgh International Film Festival. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ "I Live Here Now". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ^ McAndrews, Mary Beth (July 27, 2025). "'I Live Here Now' Review: A Psychedelic Deconstruction of Feminine Self-Loathing [Fantasia 2025]". Dread Central. Retrieved July 28, 2025.