7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
When Evil Lurks (2023)
When Evil Lurks (2023)
Overview
Residents of a small rural town discover that a demon is about to be born among them. They desperately try to escape before the evil is born, but it may be too late.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
Residents of a small rural town discover that a demon is about to be born among them. They desperately try to escape before the evil is born, but it may be too late.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film critiques systemic failures, class inequality, and environmental exploitation, particularly affecting vulnerable rural communities, aligning its dominant themes with progressive social commentary despite lacking overt partisan messaging.
The film demonstrates cultural diversity through its Argentine cast and Spanish language. Its narrative prominently critiques toxic masculinity and male-dominated decision-making, illustrating the negative consequences of ignoring female perspectives. While focusing on gender dynamics and systemic neglect, the film does not explicitly address racial or LGBTQ+ equity.
Secondary
The film depicts a world where Christianity has been abandoned, resulting in a 'godless' and 'dying' society. Traditional Christian rituals are shown to be ineffective against the demonic threat, underscoring the faith's failure or irrelevance in the face of evil.
When Evil Lurks does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters, storylines, or themes. The film's narrative focuses on familial bonds and supernatural horror, with no indication of subtextual LGBTQ+ elements, resulting in no portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community.
When Evil Lurks does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's narrative is solely focused on a supernatural horror story involving demonic possession and its impact on a rural community, with no engagement with trans identities or related issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "When Evil Lurks" is an original supernatural horror story, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or based on historical figures. Consequently, there are no characters with established canonical or historical genders that could have been altered for the screen.
The film "When Evil Lurks" is an original work without prior source material. Consequently, no characters had a pre-established race from a previous canon, history, or widespread recognition to be altered, thus precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
7.2
Critic Ratings
9.6
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