It is becoming clear that 2024 is a unique year for horror cinema. Such diverse proposals as Longlegs, I Saw the TV Glow, or Late Night with the Devil are succeeding wherever they go, both in their cinema releases and in their streaming platform releases. However, not all good movies in the genre are American. There is one that comes from Argentina and has impacted the whole world: When Evil Lurks.
Directed by Demián Rugna and released throughout 2023 in film festivals, the movie has become an unparalleled phenomenon that places its director at the top of the international podium. Now, finally, the film is being released on streaming. In Spain through the Movistar+ platform, and internationally on other VOD services such as Netflix.
Argentine folklore in the veins
The story of When Evil Lurks focuses on a small rural town that is plunged into chaos when its inhabitants discover the presence of an evil being that threatens to unleash an ancient evil. This dark entity, known as a “possessed”, is a nearly indestructible being that infects those around it with supernatural power.
The protagonist, along with some locals, decides to take drastic measures to prevent the evil from spreading, embarking on a desperate and violent journey. As they try to contain the threat, they face terrifying and visceral situations that reveal the brutality and hopelessness that evil can unleash.
The film has been praised for its oppressive atmosphere and its focus on the horror that arises from the interaction between the supernatural and the human. It is a story that blends Argentine folklore with modern horror, offering an experience never before seen in theaters.
