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Evil Lurks

  • 2023
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
3.6/10
111
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Evil Lurks (2023)
Horror

A troubled woman seeks help from an unscrupulous hypnotist and triggers a series of events that force all to question their reality and what's really lurking in the shadows.A troubled woman seeks help from an unscrupulous hypnotist and triggers a series of events that force all to question their reality and what's really lurking in the shadows.A troubled woman seeks help from an unscrupulous hypnotist and triggers a series of events that force all to question their reality and what's really lurking in the shadows.

  • Director
    • Aaron Hawkins
  • Writers
    • Aaron Hawkins
    • Chris Shern
  • Stars
    • Amanda Winston
    • Savannah Mae
    • Chris Shern
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    3.6/10
    111
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Aaron Hawkins
    • Writers
      • Aaron Hawkins
      • Chris Shern
    • Stars
      • Amanda Winston
      • Savannah Mae
      • Chris Shern
    • 15User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Amanda Winston
    Amanda Winston
    • Kimberly
    Savannah Mae
    • Erica Randall
    Chris Shern
    • Harold Porter
    Larry Biela
    Larry Biela
    • Detective James Freeman
    Bobby Bozek
    Bobby Bozek
    • Shawn Randall
    David Chavez
    • Hypnotist Patient #4
    Codie
    • Self
    Manda Cotts
    • Hypnotist Patient #3
    Joe DeBartolo
    Joe DeBartolo
    • Jack Morris
    Tamara Dey-Venturella
    Tamara Dey-Venturella
    • Dr. Tammy Miller
    Dr. Watson
    • Self
    Cindy Felonk
    Cindy Felonk
    • Jennifer (Bartender)
    Lisa Gloria
    • News Announcer
    Sean Seanito Kelly
    • Casey
    Reid Kennly
    • Hypnotist Patient #5
    Drew Kutnick
    • Ryan
    Tiffany Lynn
    • Hypnotist Patient #6
    Jason Mackniskas
    • Blood Moon Party Goer
    • Director
      • Aaron Hawkins
    • Writers
      • Aaron Hawkins
      • Chris Shern
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    10IanGabrielG

    Evil Lurks is unlike anything out there!

    This movie is a trip. It's got supernatural elements, hypnotism elements. It's got a little back-and-forth Pulp-Fiction/Quentin-Tarantino-style. It's definitely an arthouse film. The best way to describe it is like a David Lynch film on bath salts. It's crazy. Reminded me a bit of Mulholland Dr. I really liked what they did with the camera work and the attention to detail that they had with this project. The acting is really good, the mood is exactly what it needs to be, and the pacing is just right. You won't get bored, that's for sure. This was extremely well done. If you like art-house films this is right up your alley!
    10blondietimestwo

    Therapy isn't for everyone

    We start out in a group therapy session where everyone is entranced. Everyone Except Kemberly.

    She is unable to relax thus unable to be possessed, yet..

    Kimberly is haunted by grief. She seeks refugee with a hypnotherapist who promises to help her forget. However chaos ensues when the therapist is possessed by a a demonic spirit and tries to control Kimberly.

    Will Kimberly repair her strained relationship with her dead beat dad, Shawn who is also a cop investigating the murders caused by victims of the hypnotist?

    Watch this exciting thriller to find out. Filled with evil spirits, a cop on a mission, a family is turmoil and lots of graphic murders.
    8kanewithmask-970-14451

    Great independent film!!

    This film to me was top notch. What I truly love is most of not all independent films I watch take their own path. This one really messed with my mind. Great Visuals and a great story. I really do enjoy movies that mess with you mind and get ya thinking. Most of the actors did a fine job but I don't like judging actors since I'm not one and don't know what they have to go through to do what they do. The editing was great and the music really worked to set the mood. I think any fan of horror and independent films should watch this one. I don't feel anyone would be disappointed with it. Looking forward to more from the directors of this one!!!

    -Grandpa the Nerd.
    7jcairns-468-29228

    Unique intergenerational Indie Horror

    Really enjoyed this indie film that's so full of passionate spirit in a great way! Epic and compelling storyline that went across three generations of a bloodline afflicted by a terrifying and mysterious entity. Great use of creepy effects. Really great casting for the film and most of the performances were above par of what you'd see in many indie films. I liked that that actors were cast not for their pretty faces, but most were more appropriately cast for characters who had lived rough lives with lots of hardship. Really enjoyed the scenes and dialogue of the creepy neighbor - especially his final bit of dialogue.
    9TheBigHammer

    Evil is evil

    In the beginning of the film there is a group therapy session where everyone except Kimberly is hypnotized. As this is shot in a extravagant arthouse style featuring interesting color, bizarre imagery, which leads to it becoming far more immersive and engaging as the storyline unfolds. The way it's shot really brings you into the story in a way that is very interesting. Kimberly is haunted by grief. She then finds a hypnotherapist who promises to help her forget. Watch this exciting thriller to find out. Filled with evil spirits, a cop on a mission, a family is turmoil and lots of graphic murders.

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    • Release date
      • January 7, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Batavia, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Crazy Rock Films
      • Kissing Kastle Productions
      • Comfortzone Audio
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 44m(104 min)
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR

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