Neon signs in the desert night make a buzzing sound. Rose (Lucy Fry) checks into an ancient hotel by the side of the road, but she soon realises that the corridors are full with memories from her darkest past. Memories turn into bad dreams. Reality breaks. This isn’t a vacation; it’s a wake-up call. Welcome to I Live Here Now, Julie Pacino’s first feature film, which is frightening and full of tragedy.
The movie starts with a whisper of fear: a woman who is hard to foresee, a hotel that is full of secrets, and the constant pull of mental decline. The lines between past and present disappear as Rose travels from room to room. What starts out as a quiet journey through loss quickly develops into a heart-pounding spiral. At the end, you don’t know if you’re watching a movie or living a dream that won’t end.
I Live Here Now Release Date Confirmed
The specifics about the release are here: The Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal will host the global premiere of I Live Here Now on July 24, 2025. After that, it will be shown in the UK at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on August 17.
This summer premiere shows that the company is moving into genre area, aiming for horror lovers who like stories and settings that make them think. At Fantasia, critics and movie fans are already talking about it.
Cast & Crew: A Haunted Lineup
Ashley Pacino’s first feature film as a filmmaker, I Live Here Now, is directed by Julie Pacino. It uses a strong cast to create a sense of dread.
- Rose, a damaged actress whose history haunts her, is played by Lucy Fry. Critics say her performance is “electrifyingly raw.”
- Madeline Brewer plays Lillian, a mystery person Rose meets at the motel.
- Matt Rife, Sheryl Lee, Cara Seymour, Alex Gaumond, Sarah Rich, and Lara Clear all have small parts.
- Elisa Lissner, Kyle Kaminsky, and Robert MacCready work behind the scenes at Utopia to make films, which gives Pacino’s disturbing vision a cinematic pedigree.
Official Trailer — A Glimpse into Darkness
As of now, there’s no official trailer for I Live Here Now. The creative team has opted for mysterious first-look stills and haunting festival descriptions instead—leaning into the film’s tension rather than spoiling it. But fear not: as soon as footage drops, we’ll be here to break it down.
Behind the Scenes: Inspiration and Early Buzz
Julie Pacino has said that the story is based on her NFT art series, which are powerful photography vignettes that look at identity, trauma, and memory. She calls the movie a “wild ride” that looks at “fear and discomfort through the eyes of a woman who has been trained to disconnect from her own body.”
In early 2024, production finished, and Utopia started selling the movie throughout the world at the Berlin European Film Market. This was an early sign that the movie would appeal to art-house thriller fans.
Fan Reactions: Early Chills and Quiet Buzz
Even without a trailer, I Live Here Now is already unsettling curious minds. Horror fans on Reddit and film forums are dissecting the eerie stills and whispering theories about haunted motels and fractured identities.
Some call it “a dream you can’t wake up from,” while others are intrigued by the mystery around Julie Pacino’s debut. With little revealed, the silence is only adding to the tension — and the anticipation.
FAQ: Your Burning Questions Answered
Where and when can I see I Live Here Now?
It will be shown for the first time at Fantasia on July 24, 2025. More screenings of the festival will happen later in the summer in places like Switzerland and Edinburgh.
Is I Live Here Now a scary movie or a psychological drama?
It mixes both, but it leans more towards psychological horror, a strange atmosphere, and emotional strain than gore.
Who is in charge of the story and the direction?
Julie Pacino (yes, that Pacino) is making her first movie with a script and director based on her own imaginative photography series.
Will it be available in theatres or online?
There hasn’t been a formal announcement on a theatrical or streaming release yet. Keep an eye out for news after the festival run.
Final Thoughts: Embrace the Unease
With I Live Here Now, Julie Pacino stakes her claim as a fresh voice in psychological horror—one unafraid to blur lines between reality and memory, guilt and confession. Between Lucy Fry’s haunting portrayal and the motel’s oppressive timelessness, this film is poised to resonate long after the credits roll.
Will this be the dark sleeper hit of 2025? Or will its ambiguity and creeping dread leave audiences divided? Either way, the echoes of I Live Here Now are just beginning.
Your turn: what’s your theory about Lillian in Room 7? Is the motel Rose’s prison—or her salvation? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
