I Live Here Now (film)

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I Live Here Now
I Live Here Now film poster.jpeg
Promotional poster
Directed by Julie Pacino
Written byJulie Pacino
Produced by
  • Kyle Kaminsky
  • Julie Pacino
Starring Lucy Fry
Madeline Brewer
Matt Rife
Sheryl Lee
CinematographyAron Meinhardt
Edited by
  • Mátyás Fekete
  • Raaghav Minocha
Music by
  • Jackson Greenberg
  • Pam Autuori
Production
companies
  • Punch Once
  • Tiny Apples
  • Artak Pictures
Distributed by Utopia
Release date
Running time
91 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

I Live Here Now is a 2025 American horror thriller drama film written and directed by Julie Pacino in her feature directorial debut. [2] The film starring Lucy Fry, Madeline Brewer, Matt Rife and Sheryl Lee follows a woman, who finds herself trapped in a remote hotel where the violent echoes of her past come alive. [3]

Contents

Cast

Production

In December 2021, it was announced that Utopia would produce and distribute the film. [4]

On February 1, 2024, the filming was wrapped up. [5] [6]

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. [7]

Release

The film had its World premiere at the 29th Fantasia International Film Festival on July 24, 2025 in the Compétition Cheval Noir. [8] It was also screened at the 78th Locarno Film Festival in Out of Competition section on August 9 [7] and at the Edinburgh International Film Festival for its United Kingdom premiere in Midnight Madness strand on August 17, 2025. [9] It will also be screened at the Deauville American Film Festival in September 2025.

Reception

Mary Beth McAndrews of Dread Central awarded the film four and a half stars out of five. [10]

On Rotten Tomatoes 87% of the Reviews are positive, based on 15 Reviews. [11]

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef
2025 Fantasia International Film Festival Cheval NoirI Live Here NowNominated [12]

References

  1. ↑ "I Live Here Now". Fantasia International Film Festival . July 1, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  2. ↑ Wilkinson, Amber (July 24, 2025). "'I Live Here Now' review: Julie Pacino's vividly realised debut plays out in remote California motel". Screen International. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ Grater, Tom (December 20, 2021). "Utopia Boards Julie Pacino's NFT-Inspired & Funded 'I Live Here Now'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ Kay, Jeremy (February 1, 2024). "Utopia to launch EFM sales on Julie Pacino psychological horror 'I Live Here Now' (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  7. 1 2 "I Live Here Now". Locarno Film Festival . July 8, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  8. ↑ Navarro, Meagan (May 8, 2025). "MOVIESJulie Pacino's Lynchian Feature Debut 'I Live Here Now' Gets First Look Image". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  9. ↑ "I Live Here Now". Edinburgh International Film Festival . Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ "I Live Here Now". www.rottentomatoes.com.
  12. ↑ Cody Hamman (July 1, 2025). "Fantasia International Film Festival announces final wave of titles for 29th edition!". JoBlo Movie Network . Retrieved July 6, 2025.
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