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Cuando acecha la maldad
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Cuando acecha la maldad

Also known as When Evil Lurks

2023 · Not rated · 1h 40m · Spanish

Curator Score7.8/ 10
There's no point in praying.

Release & where to watch

In theaters
October 6, 2023
Streaming — with a subscription
Shudder — October 27, 2023

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7.8

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Fear2.0
Gore6.0
Atmosphere7.0
Intensity8.5
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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.

Plot summary via TMDB

Genres

horrorthriller

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Setting

Content Warnings

Child endangermentReligious themesSelf harmDomestic violenceAnimal deathPet deathBody fluids
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Details

Box office$2.1M

Directed by

Demián Rugna

Written by

Demián Rugna

Cinematography

Mariano Suárez

Starring

Ezequiel Rodríguez as Pedro · Demián Salomón as Jimi · Silvina Sabater as Mirtha · Luis Ziembrowski as Ruíz · Marcelo Michinaux as Santino · Emilio Vodanovich as Jair · Virginia Garófalo as Sabrina · Paula Rubinsztein as Sara

Production

Aramos Cine, Cine Argentino, INCAA, La Puerta Roja, Machaco Films, Shudder