"When Evil Lurks" is a supernatural horror film released in 2023. The story follows two brothers in a remote village who discover a demon-infected man on the verge of giving birth to an ultimate evil. Their attempt to deal with the situation backfires, spreading an epidemic of demonic possession throughout their rural community. The movie explores their desperate fight to stop this supernatural outbreak with the help of a seasoned "cleaner" who knows how to halt the evil. The film is noted for its intense body horror, folk horror themes, and a plot that moves rapidly without relying heavily on jump scares. It has been acclaimed as one of the standout horror films of 2023, praised for its gripping narrative and effective scares.
So, "when evil lurks" practically refers to the premise of this 2023 horror film by Demián Rugna, depicting the lurking and eventual unleashing of a terrifying demonic force in a village.
