When Evil Lurks
Cuando acecha la maldad
“There's no point in praying.”
Synopsis
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.
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-21
Top Cast
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Ezequiel Rodríguez
Pedro
Demián Salomón
Jimi
Silvina Sabater
Mirtha
Luis Ziembrowski
Ruíz
Marcelo Michinaux
Santino
Emilio Vodanovich
Jair
Virginia Garófalo
Sabrina
Paula Rubinsztein
Sara
Lucrecia Niron Talazac
Vicky
Isabel Quinteros
Maria Elena Gómez
Desirée Salgueiro
Jimena
Federico Liss
Leo
Ricardo Velázquez
Eduardo
Jorge Prado
Lieutenant Iraola
Diego Sampayo
Police Gutiérrez
Pedro Larrabide
Kid García
Cleo Díaz
Bad Breath Girl
Agostina Aguilera
Crying Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 21 DaysMar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 6, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 27, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 26, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Demián Rugna
- Screenplay & Story
- Demián Rugna
- Original Score
- Fuu Pablo
- Original Title
- Cuando acecha la maldad
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.1M
- Production Studios
- Machaco Films, La Puerta Roja, Aramos Cine, Cine Argentino, INCAA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Demián Rugna
Demián Rugna
Fuu Pablo
Mariano Suárez
Lionel Cornistein
Fernando Díaz, Emily Gotto, Roxana Ramos, Samuel Zimmerman
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando Díaz
Producer
Roxana Ramos
Producer
Lionel Cornistein
Editor
Laura Aguerrebehere
Production Design
Pheonia Veloz
Costume Design
Mariano Suárez
Director of Photography
Demián Rugna
Director
Demián Rugna
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When Evil Lurks
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What is When Evil Lurks about?
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.
Who directed When Evil Lurks?
When Evil Lurks was directed by Demián Rugna.
Who stars in When Evil Lurks?
The principal cast of When Evil Lurks includes Ezequiel Rodríguez, Demián Salomón, Silvina Sabater, Luis Ziembrowski, Marcelo Michinaux.
When was When Evil Lurks released and how long is it?
When Evil Lurks was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did When Evil Lurks make at the box office?
When Evil Lurks grossed $2.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for When Evil Lurks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When Evil Lurks was composed by Fuu Pablo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When Evil Lurks?
When Evil Lurks holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).