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When Evil Lurks

When Evil Lurks

There's no point in praying.

20237.21h 40m

Overview

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.

Directed by Demián Rugna
Written by Demián Rugna
Produced by Fernando Díaz, Roxana Ramos
Box Office0Revenue: $2.1M

Top Cast

Ezequiel Rodríguez

Ezequiel Rodríguez

Pedro

Demián Salomón

Demián Salomón

Jimi

Silvina Sabater

Silvina Sabater

Mirtha

Luis Ziembrowski

Luis Ziembrowski

Ruíz

Marcelo Michinaux

Marcelo Michinaux

Santino

Emilio Vodanovich

Emilio Vodanovich

Jair

Virginia Garófalo

Virginia Garófalo

Sabrina

Paula Rubinsztein

Paula Rubinsztein

Sara

Lucrecia Niron Talazac

Lucrecia Niron Talazac

Vicky

Isabel Quinteros

Isabel Quinteros

Maria Elena Gómez

Themes & Keywords

farmsmall townshotgunvillagepossessiongoregoatdemonpolice officerdogex-wifeevilbrother brother relationshipbody horrorbrutal violence

About When Evil Lurks

When Evil Lurks is a horror, thriller film released in 2023 exploring themes of farm, small town, shotgun, village, possession, gore. Directed by Demián Rugna, it stars Ezequiel Rodríguez, Demián Salomón, Silvina Sabater. 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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