When Evil Lurks

Original title: Cuando acecha la maldad

2023
15
1h 39m

IMDb RATING

6.9/10

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Supernatural Horror Horror

In a remote village, two brothers find a demon-infected man just about to "give birth" to evil itself. They decide to get rid of the body, only to end up unintentionally spreading chaos.In a remote village, two brothers find a demon-infected man just about to "give birth" to evil itself. They decide to get rid of the body, only to end up unintentionally spreading chaos.In a remote village, two brothers find a demon-infected man just about to "give birth" to evil itself. They decide to get rid of the body, only to end up unintentionally spreading chaos.

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IMDb RATING

6.9/10

46K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

1,443

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 8 wins & 22 nominations

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When Evil Lurks

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Best of Horror in 2023

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Trivia
During a post-premiere audience Q&A at Fantastic Fest, director Demián Rugna said he got the idea for When Evil Lurks from a series of news stories about farm pesticides in his native Argentina causing widespread health issues. He suggests that corporate apathy about the workers' health, and the way the issue occured "out in the middle of nothing," where it's easy for profiteers and city-dwellers to ignore the impact of their choices, started him thinking about the idea of lurking evils given free rein to spread.

Goofs
Ruiz aims a shotgun at a goat. Seen from behind the gunman, the goat's horns appear to be growing from the man's head. While it is a clever shot, from no other angle are the horns the correct shape for it to happen.

Quotes
Mierta: Evil loves children. And children love evil.

Connections
Featured in Horrible Reviews: Best Movies I've Seen In 2023 (2024)

Soundtracks
Cuando Acecha la Maldad
Written by Miguel Roldán (as Miguel Roldan (Logos))
Performed by Pasco 367
Orchestrated & arranged by Pablo Fuu

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Review

Featured review

8/10

Demián Rugna has created another masterpiece for the horror genre

I watched the Argentinian horror film 🇦🇷 When Evil Lurks (2023) at the theater tonight. The storyline revolves around a pair of brothers and their friend who come across a demon-possessed body and are determined to eliminate it to prevent the infection from spreading through the village. However, this task proves to be far more challenging than they initially anticipated.

Written and directed by Demián Rugna (Terrified), the film features Ezequiel Rodríguez (The Road), Luis Ziembrowski (The Rotten Link), Federico Liss (Wild Tales) and Demián Salomón (You Don't Know Who You're Talking To).

Demián Rugna once again displays his mastery in crafting a unique and refreshing horror film. The storyline of this picture is exceptional and reminded me of Talk to Me in terms of plot, intensity, suddenness and shocking violence. The film delivers an array of incredible and relentless sequences that are both shocking and brutal. The kills are filled with gore, blood splatter, and unrelenting ruthlessness. The scenes involving the goat and children pickup at mother's house are a dream come true for horror enthusiasts. While the ending is somewhat open-ended, it works effectively.

In conclusion, Demián Rugna has created another masterpiece for the horror genre. I would rate it an 8-8.5/10 and strongly recommending it.