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When Evil Lurks (2023)

“There's no point in praying.”

7.2/10 · 1,542 votes 1h 40m nr ThrillerHorror

#68 of 202 films from 2023 #503 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Demián Rugna, Farhan Rana Rajpoot · Written by Demián Rugna

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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.

Cast

Ezequiel Rodríguezas Pedro
Demián Salomónas Jimi
Silvina Sabateras Mirtha
Virginia Garófaloas Sabrina
Emilio Vodanovichas Jair
Marcelo Michinauxas Santino
Lucrecia Niron Talazacas Vicky
Luis Ziembrowskias Ruíz
Paula Rubinszteinas Sara
Isabel Quinterosas Maria Elena Gómez
Desirée Salgueiroas Jimena
Federico Lissas Leo
Ricardo Velázquezas Eduardo
Jorge Pradoas ​Lieutenant Iraola

Facts

Release dateOctober 5, 2023
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) — shorter as the 2023 average of 113 min
GenresThriller, Horror
Original titleCuando acecha la maldad
LanguageES
Box office$2,090,252
IMDbtt16300962

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Questions

How long is When Evil Lurks?
When Evil Lurks runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is When Evil Lurks worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 1,542 votes, which places it #68 of 202 films released in 2023 in this index (top 67%) and #503 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed When Evil Lurks?
When Evil Lurks was directed by Demián Rugna, Farhan Rana Rajpoot. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Terrified (2018).
Who stars in When Evil Lurks?
Ezequiel Rodríguez as Pedro; Demián Salomón as Jimi; Silvina Sabater as Mirtha; Virginia Garófalo as Sabrina; Emilio Vodanovich as Jair; Marcelo Michinaux as Santino.
What is When Evil Lurks rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for When Evil Lurks?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/343376.

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