When Evil Lurks
IMDb6.963k votes
RT96%critics
RT84%audience
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Streaming on Shudder (US, subject to change)
The vibe
In Rugna's countryside, possession is livestock disease: there are rules for handling the "rotten," and the film's every catastrophe comes from men breaking them out of pride or panic. Ferociously mean, morally exhausting, and one of the decade's best horror films.
Before you press play
- How scary is When Evil Lurks?
- On our intensity scale, When Evil Lurks rates 4/5 for scares and 4/5 for dread. It is genuinely scary, with sustained tension and hard-hitting scares.
- How gory is When Evil Lurks?
- When Evil Lurks rates 5/5 for gore — expect extreme gore — not for the squeamish.
- Where can I stream When Evil Lurks?
- As of our last update, When Evil Lurks is streaming on Shudder in the US. Availability changes, so check your service before settling in.
