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When Evil Lurks

2023·Movie
1h 40min·NR
IMDb6.9Metacritic756.9Rotten Tomatoes96%77%

Where to watch

HuluPhiloAMC+KanopyHooplaShudder

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Relentless energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare9
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0

World

Fantasy and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty9
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

There's no point in praying.

When brothers Pedro and Jimi discover that a demonic infection has been festering in a nearby farmhouse, they attempt to evict the victim from their land. Failing to adhere to the proper rites of exorcism, their reckless actions inadvertently trigger an epidemic of possessions across their rural community.
Demonic PossessionRural HorrorFolkloric DreadUnrelenting TensionVisceral & DisturbingSupernatural ThreatBleak & HopelessSurvival HorrorUnique Premise

Crew

Directed by:
Demián Rugna, Fabián Forte, Lucía Paz
Written by:
Demián Rugna
Produced by:
Emily Gotto, Fernando Díaz, Fernando Díaz
Composed by:
Damián Montes Calabró, Pablo Isola, Pablo Isola

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Where can I stream When Evil Lurks legally?

HuluPhiloAMC+KanopyHooplaShudder

When Evil Lurks is included with a subscription to Hulu, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is When Evil Lurks worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is When Evil Lurks rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is When Evil Lurks?

1 h 40 min

When Evil Lurks runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on When Evil Lurks?

Critics86
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate When Evil Lurks higher (86) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is When Evil Lurks in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Argentina.

In how many countries can I watch When Evil Lurks?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for When Evil Lurks in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does When Evil Lurks use?

Would Hurt a ChildThe Unmasqued WorldCreepy ChildHellhoundForeshadowingDefinitely Just a ColdDeath of a ChildIdiot HeroDemonic PossessionThe World's Expert (on Getting Killed)Beard of SorrowBe Careful What You Sayand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for When Evil Lurks, including Would Hurt a Child, The Unmasqued World, Creepy Child.