Pedro
Ezequiel Rodríguez
Pedro
When Evil Lurks
“There's no point in praying.”
7.2
2023
1h 40m
HorrorThriller
Director: Demián Rugna
Overview
Residents of a small rural town discover that a demon is about to be born among them. They desperately try to escape before the evil is born, but it may be too late.
Trailer
Official Trailer [Subtitled] Official
Cast
Jimi
Demián Salomón
Jimi
Mirtha
Silvina Sabater
Mirtha
Ruíz
Luis Ziembrowski
Ruíz
Santino
Marcelo Michinaux
Santino
Jair
Emilio Vodanovich
Jair
Sabrina
Virginia Garófalo
Sabrina
Sara
Paula Rubinsztein
Sara
Vicky
Lucrecia Niron Talazac
Vicky
Maria Elena Gómez
Isabel Quinteros
Maria Elena Gómez
Jimena
Desirée Salgueiro
Jimena
Leo
Federico Liss
Leo
Reviews
MovieGuys
I can see what When Evil Lurks is trying to achieve. Its an alternate take on reality, a horror infused, supernatural world, where demonic possession is an accepted occurrence. Its done convincingly, with an everyday vibe, where a possession event is akin to a serious crime or perhaps, a natural disaster. The problem is, the treatment is deeply, violently disturbing, to the point where you start to ask if this is, in fact, adding value as a creative work? Its a subjective point but I found this one too brutal and shocking, for me to really say I found it compelling. I think too, a more subtle approach could have been taken, with better results in terms of watch-ability. In summary, makes the outlandishly otherworldly everyday, in a convincing manner but the delivery is on the heavy handed side of horror, to say the least.
Read full reviewChandler Danier
Really hits with the catholic horror hard. Fades, though. There's only so many demons before they don't matter. Really enjoyable for an hour...some people to chat with for the last leg of slaying would be ideal.
Read full reviewtmdb51616167
In the film "When Evil Lurks," I approached it with reservations, unsure of what to expect. The entire movie is presented in Spanish with subtitles, allowing me to follow the storyline. It unfolds as a Spanish take on the exorcism theme, reminiscent of "The Exorcist." However, instead of an exorcism, the focus is on Satan possessing bodies, moving from one to another after each host's death, always transferring to the person responsible for the previous death. The film's execution left much to be desired, lacking a coherent script and veering off in multiple directions. The actors did their best with the material provided, but the disjointed narrative made it challenging to anticipate the next plot development. A concerning moment arises when a child appears on screen completely naked, a gratuitous and unnecessary inclusion that crosses a line. Such a scene is unwarranted and inappropriate, detracting from the viewing experience and raising ethical concerns. Overall, "When Evil Lurks" fails to deliver a compelling and cohesive story, marred by questionable choices and a lack of narrative clarity. This misstep, especially involving a child actor, overshadows any potential the film may have had.
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