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When Evil Lurks thinks "scary" means turning the lights off and slamming a kitchen drawer.
“Straight to the compost bin.”
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2023 · Horror / Thriller
When Evil Lurks
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Masterfully crafted. Un-roastable.
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An absolute cinematic disaster.
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.
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RELEASE DATE
2023
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GENRE
Horror / Thriller
PLOT SUMMARY
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.
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Why is When Evil Lurks rated highly on Roasted Tomatoes?+
When Evil Lurks (2023) is praised with a low burn score on Roasted Tomatoes with a Burn Index of 29/100. 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…
What streaming era or audience vibe does When Evil Lurks fit best?+
When Evil Lurks works best as a recent streaming-era watch for horror fans. With a Burn Index of 29/100, pair it with viewers who can handle that heat level.
Is When Evil Lurks worth watching according to Roasted Tomatoes?+
When Evil Lurks scores 29/100 Burn — Roasted Tomatoes recommends it as a confident watch.
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r/movies · u/PracticalFX_Stan🔥 3.7k points
[Spoilers] Can we discuss that absolutely baffling ending in When Evil Lurks?
Director clearly thought When Evil Lurks was deeper than it is. There's a difference between ambiguous and unfinished, and this leans hard into the second.
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r/flicks · u/ScriptDoctor99🔥 0.7k points
The cinematography in When Evil Lurks is doing all the heavy lifting and it shows
Just got out of When Evil Lurks and I'm convinced critics are being paid in residuals. Two genuinely good scenes do not make a film. Convince me otherwise.
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r/criticalkino · u/PopcornPhilosopher🔥 1.1k points
[Serious Discussion] Is anyone else completely checked out by the pacing in When Evil Lurks?
Everyone praising the When Evil Lurks performances must have watched a different cut. The lead is sleepwalking through this and the supporting cast can't save it.
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