When Evil Lurks (2024)
Critics are warmer than audiences.
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When Evil Lurks is streaming in Mexico on Netflix.
What the audience says
When Evil Lurks is a dependable Spanish film — it does what it sets out to do. It carries a 7.2/10 on TMDB across 1,592 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It keeps things short at 100 minutes — no heavy commitment required. In Mexico you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 100 minutes on it?
100 minutes of Spanish horror with a thriller streak. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 1,592 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- dread and jump scares aren't what you want tonight
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 40m — short |
| Watch with family? | C · Adults only |
| Genre | Horror / Thriller |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Demián Rugna
Cast
Where to watch in Mexico
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 17 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in Mexico
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