When Evil Lurks

In a secluded rural village, two brothers stumble upon a man ominously possessed by a demon, leading them to believe they must take drastic action to prevent the rise of evil. As they attempt to rid their community of this dark entity, their well-intentioned efforts spiral into chaos, unleashing an uncontrollable force that spreads rapidly among the townsfolk. Fear and paranoia grip the villagers as they grapple with strange occurrences and unexplainable horrors. Faced with insurmountable dread and desperation, the brothers must confront not only their own choices but also the sinister nature of evil itself. The line between salvation and damnation blurs as they fight to save those they love from an impending catastrophe. "When Evil Lurks" is a chilling tale that explores how fear can devour humanity from within.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as When Evil Lurks include The Long Walk, Heretic, Sinners, 28 Years Later, Dangerous Animals, The Conjuring: Last Rites.