When Evil Lurks
Cuando acecha la maldad
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.
Why it matters
A grim, relentless dive into demonic possession as a contagious plague, where rural dread meets Catholic horror’s darkest rites.
- Embraces a grounded, almost procedural tone that treats possession like a societal crisis, lending unsettling realism to the supernatural.
- Heavy on practical gore effects that deliver brutal, visceral body horror — not for the faint of heart but a feast for fans of tactile terror.
- A slow burn punctuated by moments of intense violence, perfect for viewers who appreciate horror that builds atmosphere over cheap scares.
- Struggles with pacing and repetition, but its bleak worldview and cultural texture offer a fresh spin on exorcism tropes rooted in Latin American folklore.
Director
3 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
85
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
0
Supernatural
60
Creature
36
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
14
Survival
66
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