When Evil Lurks (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated R • 2023 • 1h 39m
Two rural brothers discover a 'rotten' — a body hosting an early-stage demonic possession — and their attempts to contain it trigger a catastrophe. Argentine horror. The R rating covers extreme graphic horror violence.
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Is When Evil Lurks appropriate for kids?
Two rural brothers discover a 'rotten' — a body hosting an early-stage demonic possession — and their attempts to contain it trigger a catastrophe. Argentine horror. The R rating covers extreme graphic horror violence. Read more — free account
Content severity in When Evil Lurks
What happens in When Evil Lurks, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 5/10
- 0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 8/10
Sex and nudity in When Evil Lurks
There is no sexual content or nudity featured in this film. The narrative remains strictly focused on themes of possession and survival within a rural set-piece. Given the dark, visceral tone of the horror, the omission of sexual elements aligns with its focus on graphic physical decay.
Violence and gore in When Evil Lurks
Possession violence of extreme graphic content — children killed, bodies destroyed in disturbing ways. Adults only.
Language in When Evil Lurks
The dialogue includes frequent use of strong profanity, including multiple instances of the Spanish equivalent of 'f***' and other harsh expletives. The language is consistent with a high-stakes R-rated horror film, used primarily during scenes of extreme panic and distress. While not constant, the verbal intensity matches the grim and desperate atmosphere of the story.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in When Evil Lurks
Drug use and alcohol consumption are not present in this movie. The characters are preoccupied with the immediate threat of a demonic contagion, leaving no room for recreational substance use. The lack of these elements ensures the focus remains entirely on the supernatural catastrophe unfolding in the countryside.
Mature themes in When Evil Lurks
A film that deliberately breaks horror's rules — the rules exist but you don't learn them until you've broken them. Children are not safe. The ending offers no comfort. One of the finest horror films of the decade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is When Evil Lurks appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests When Evil Lurks is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. Two rural brothers discover a 'rotten' — a body hosting an early-stage demonic possession — and their attempts to contain it trigger a catastrophe. Argentine horror. The R rating covers extreme graphic horror violence.
What age rating does When Evil Lurks have?
When Evil Lurks is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is When Evil Lurks about?
Two rural brothers discover a 'rotten' — a body hosting an early-stage demonic possession — and their attempts to contain it trigger a catastrophe. Argentine horror. The R rating covers extreme graphic horror violence.
Is there sex or nudity in When Evil Lurks?
There is no sexual content or nudity featured in this film. The narrative remains strictly focused on themes of possession and survival within a rural set-piece. Given the dark, visceral tone of the horror, the omission of sexual elements aligns with its…
How violent is When Evil Lurks?
Possession violence of extreme graphic content — children killed, bodies destroyed in disturbing ways. Adults only.
Is the language in When Evil Lurks appropriate for kids?
The dialogue includes frequent use of strong profanity, including multiple instances of the Spanish equivalent of 'f***' and other harsh expletives. The language is consistent with a high-stakes R-rated horror film, used primarily during scenes of extreme…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in When Evil Lurks?
Drug use and alcohol consumption are not present in this movie. The characters are preoccupied with the immediate threat of a demonic contagion, leaving no room for recreational substance use. The lack of these elements ensures the focus remains entirely on…
What mature themes appear in When Evil Lurks?
A film that deliberately breaks horror's rules — the rules exist but you don't learn them until you've broken them. Children are not safe. The ending offers no comfort. One of the finest horror films of the decade.
How long is When Evil Lurks?
When Evil Lurks runs 99 minutes, directed by Demián Rugna, released in 2023.
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