

When Evil Lurks
“There's no point in praying.”
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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Where is When Evil Lurks streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar | — |
| United Kingdom | Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ | — |
| Australia | Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Shadowz, Shadowz Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Hulu | Amazon Video, FOD |
About When Evil Lurks
When Evil Lurks is a 2023 Spanish-language horror and thriller film directed by Demián Rugna. The cast is led by Ezequiel Rodríguez, Demián Salomón, Silvina Sabater. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 1500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+.
When Evil Lurks was produced by Machaco Films, La Puerta Roja, and Aramos Cine and made in Argentina and United States of America. It was released on October 5, 2023, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Demián Rugna
- Writers
- Demián Rugna
- Release date
- October 5, 2023
- OTT release
- October 27, 2023
- Original language
- Spanish
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Argentina, United States of America
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Machaco Films, La Puerta Roja, Aramos Cine
When Evil Lurks cast & crew
When Evil Lurks was directed by Demián Rugna and written by Demián Rugna.
The cast features Ezequiel Rodríguez as Pedro, Demián Salomón as Jimi, Silvina Sabater as Mirtha, Luis Ziembrowski as Ruíz, Marcelo Michinaux as Santino, and Emilio Vodanovich as Jair.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Mariano Suárez and it was produced by Roxana Ramos and Fernando Díaz.
Is When Evil Lurks worth watching?
When Evil Lurks holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 1,474 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed horror films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror and thriller, When Evil Lurks is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch When Evil Lurks
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It first became available to stream digitally on October 27, 2023.
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Cast of When Evil Lurks

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
When Evil Lurks — FAQs
▸Where can I watch When Evil Lurks in United States?
When Evil Lurks is streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is When Evil Lurks on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — When Evil Lurks is currently available on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is When Evil Lurks in?
When Evil Lurks is originally in Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is When Evil Lurks?
When Evil Lurks runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is When Evil Lurks rated?
When Evil Lurks is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 1,474 ratings.
▸When did When Evil Lurks release on OTT?
When Evil Lurks became available digitally on October 27, 2023.











