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Near-perfect “disturbing” psychological thriller gets an unsettling first trailer

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In a chilling turn of events, the highly acclaimed psychological thriller, subtly titled “Lurker“, unveiled its spine-tingling first teaser.

In simpler terms, “Alex Russell’s movie narrates the tale of a solitary L.A. store worker named Matthew (played by Theódore Pellerin), who yearns for significance after accidentally encountering an up-and-coming pop sensation, Oliver (Archie Madekwe).

Being accepted by the popular group, or “in-crowd,” can be challenging, especially since Oliver is attracting attention from many others too. Determined to show he’s not just a supporter, Matthew eagerly grasps any chance that comes his way.

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As a gaming enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that the highly anticipated “Lurker”, dubbed as an edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller perfectly tailored for our times, has just dropped its gripping first trailer. The trailer subtly unfolds the evolving relationship between the two main characters, where the boundaries between ‘friend’ and ‘fan’ become increasingly indistinct.

Featuring Havana Rose Liu, Zack Fox, and Sunny Suljic, this film is rumored to offer a penetrating perspective on modern society. It explores a critical point where “accessibility and nearness” transforms into a matter of survival as characters seek universal approval and validation.

As a fervent movie enthusiast, I’ve been thoroughly thrilled by the remarkable response to “Lurker” since its debut at the Sundance Film Festival in January. Critics have showered it with praise, giving the film an impressive approval rating of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 23 reviews.

You can read a selection of reviews below:

Rolling Stone

In a remarkable twist, Alex Russell’s first filmmaking venture breathed new life into the often explored theme of the power imbalance between the well-known and those on the fringes, making it seem thrilling, risky, and awkwardly humorous to the point where you felt compelled to shield your eyes.

The Hollywood Reporter

The film might be slow to start, but once it sets the tone with its ominous, unsettling, yet humorously twisted atmosphere, it never slows down. The ending is a brilliant display of biting cynicism and sharp wit, effectively warning about the dangers of fame.

The Guardian

As events spiral downwards, we witness an intriguing unraveling as Matthew’s façade cracks, revealing a tense atmosphere reminiscent of this genre. It’s suspenseful in a way that is typically found here, but it avoids the predictable excesses often associated with it.

Variety

Lurker serves as a compact, intriguing, and unnerving allegory about the sickness of fame in our contemporary society… [Russell] seems more focused on inviting us to immerse ourselves in the entire debased spectacle of the celebrity culture that is rapidly evolving into obsession.

RogerEbert.com

In a different phrasing: “Russell’s movie revels in the inherent power disparity between celebrities and fans… The film ‘Lurker’ isn’t about warning you. Instead, it offers an engaging, unsettling, and tantalizingly chaotic roadmap to staying relevant.

Lurker will be released on MUBI in the US, while its UK release will be handled by Focus Features.

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2025-06-06 02:19

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