When Evil Lurks
7.8/10
jumps
8
gore
10
dread
8
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Where to watch: Streaming on Shudder (US, subject to change)
How it scared people
The vibe
In Rugna's countryside, possession is livestock disease: there are rules for handling the "rotten," and the film's every catastrophe comes from men breaking them out of pride or panic. Ferociously mean, morally exhausting, and one of the decade's best horror films.
When Evil Lurks (2023) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 99 minutes |
| Jump scares | 4/5 — genuinely scary, with sustained tension and hard-hitting scares |
| Gore | 5/5 — extreme gore — not for the squeamish |
| Dread | 4/5 — heavy atmosphere — expect it to sit with you afterwards |
| Themes | demonic possession; pagan folklore |
When Evil Lurks carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 4/5 for jump scares, 5/5 for gore and 4/5 for lingering dread, over 99 minutes. Weigh the gore first: extreme gore — not for the squeamish. Older teens and adults, mostly on the strength of what it shows.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is When Evil Lurks?
- On our intensity scale, When Evil Lurks rates 8/10 for jump scares and 8/10 for dread. It is genuinely scary, with sustained tension and hard-hitting scares.
- How gory is When Evil Lurks?
- When Evil Lurks rates 10/10 for gore — expect extreme gore — not for the squeamish.
- How long is When Evil Lurks?
- When Evil Lurks runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
- What is When Evil Lurks rated?
- When Evil Lurks has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 8/10 for jump scares, 10/10 for gore and 8/10 for dread.
- Where to watch When Evil Lurks (2023)?
- As of our last update, When Evil Lurks is streaming on Shudder in the US. Availability changes, so check your service before settling in.
