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Demián Rugna

When Evil Lurks

 6.9      7.5

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 man but merely succeed in helping him to deliver the inferno.

  • Director: Demián Rugna
  • Main Cast: Demián Salomón, Ezequiel Rodríguez
  • Soundtrack: Pablo Fuu
  • Cinematography: Mariano Suárez
  • Screenplay: Demián Rugna

Original title in Argentina is Cuando acecha la maldad.

  • Cinema Premiere: October 7, 2023





What do English critics think?

English Reviews

6 english reviews of When Evil Lurks (2023)

  • 1. IGN
    9 / 10

    "When Evil Lurks" is one of the meanest, most sadistic, unrelenting depictions of evil you’ll see all year.
    - Matt Donato

    ign.com »

  • 2. Polygon
    8.9 / 10

    "When Evil Lurks" is a movie for the sleaziest of gorehounds as much as it is for fans of cerebral horror — the practical effects are grisly in the extreme, and as the body count mounts, the deaths get more and more blunt and graphic.
    - Tasha Robinson

    Polygon »

  • 3. The Playlist
    8.3 / 10

    Ultimately, the outstanding first half far outweighs the exposition-heavy final act, and "When Evil Lurks" is easily one of the very best horror films of 2023.
    - Charles Barfield

    The Playlist »

  • 4. Slash Film
    8 / 10

    This is a movie that is both familiar and fresh. Scary, yes, but mostly disturbing, gory, smart, quite expansive, and all around created in the bowels of hell itself.
    - Rafael Motamayor

    Slash Film »

  • 5. The Daily Beast
    8 / 10

    Delivering scares at a pace that rarely allows one to catch their breath, and with enough gruesome surprises to consistently startle.
    - Nick Schager

    The Daily Beast »

  • 6. Los Angeles Times
    8 / 10

    "When Evil Lurks" calls back to the times when possession movies kept you guessing
    - Amy Nicholson

    latimes.com »

Reviews by critics from other countries

Foreign Reviews

3 foreign reviews of When Evil Lurks (2023)

  • 1. Moviezine
    10 / 10

    Translated from swedish: Here it is dark, gloomy, and hopeless. It's a horror movie that hits you in the gut and leaves you with unsettling feelings as the credits roll.
    - Andreas Samuelson

    Swedish: moviezine.se »

  • 2. Filmparadiset
    8 / 10

    Translated from swedish: "When Evil Lurks" feels like a must for horror fans seeking an intense and unpleasant experience. It has exceptional effects, a constantly gloomy and unpleasant atmosphere, and strong acting performances. Don't miss it!

    Swedish: filmparadiset.se »

  • 3. Cinetaste
    8 / 10

    Translated from swedish: To my surprise, I actually liked this and recommend it to all horror lovers out there who have not seen it.
    - Linus Andersen

    Swedish: cinetaste.se »



World-Wide Box Office Revenue

Box Office

When Evil Lurks has earned a total of 2 090 252 dollars from cinemas across the world (the global box office).