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The Lurking Man

  • 2017
  • PG-13
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
4.4/10
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Daniel Lench and Maritza Brikisak in The Lurking Man (2017)
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A woman battling addiction is given a chance at redemption if she accepts Death's offer.A woman battling addiction is given a chance at redemption if she accepts Death's offer.A woman battling addiction is given a chance at redemption if she accepts Death's offer.

  • Director
    • C.J.
  • Writers
    • Maritza Brikisak
    • Keith Rommel
  • Stars
    • Maritza Brikisak
    • Daniel Lench
    • Frank Krueger
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.4/10
    427
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • C.J.
    • Writers
      • Maritza Brikisak
      • Keith Rommel
    • Stars
      • Maritza Brikisak
      • Daniel Lench
      • Frank Krueger
    • 14User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 95 wins & 54 nominations total

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    Top cast43

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    Maritza Brikisak
    Maritza Brikisak
    • Cailean…
    Daniel Lench
    Daniel Lench
    • Sariel
    Frank Krueger
    Frank Krueger
    • Wilson
    Dorian Gregory
    Dorian Gregory
    • Emerson
    Jentzen Ramirez
    Jentzen Ramirez
    • Beau
    Chuck Saale
    • Mr. Hagen
    Joel Bryant
    Joel Bryant
    • Hank
    Carmen Gloria Pérez
    Carmen Gloria Pérez
    • Linda
    • (as Carmen Perez)
    Tessa Espinola
    Tessa Espinola
    • Young Cailean
    Chloe Littlejohn
    • Stacey
    Kenny Lattimore
    Kenny Lattimore
    • Matthew
    Jacqueline Hadden
    • Dr. Laughlin
    Sarah J. Eagen
    Sarah J. Eagen
    • Dr. Rachel Malloy
    Leah Ann Cevoli
    Leah Ann Cevoli
    • Nurse Lucy
    Paul Uhler
    • Dr. Banks
    Jenell Manzi
    • Nurse Janice
    Bill Houskeeper
    Bill Houskeeper
    • Eddie
    Claudia L. Lopez
    • Stephanie
    • (as Claudia Lopez)
    • Director
      • C.J.
    • Writers
      • Maritza Brikisak
      • Keith Rommel
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    User reviews14

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    6grfulnfree-72649

    Not Horror Perse - More Real Life Drama

    I seriously dont know why this is categorized as horror, there is nothing but a bit of makeup and concept that would lead one there. This is more of a drama/suspense about addiction, relationships and life choices that utilizes a so called "demon" as a sort of metaphor for the bad choices & alcohol addiction. I think it's a 7 or 8 if you struggle with addiction based on story concept and metaphors brought forth. I think it's a 5 overall if you are not an addict based mostly on camera/filming issues. Overall, a 6 because it's a great story, the acting is mostly good and great effort by lead for also writing and directing. I would commend her/them on a job well done for an indie film. Worth watching, for sure worth it if you struggle with addiction.
    9CitizenEA74

    Hearts in eyes, loved it!

    First of all, I LOVE Horror movies, my fave genre of all films (horror rom/com would be totally awesome) Kick in the suspense of The Lurking Man, you had my attention at the get go. Totally loved the beginning how the actors and the editor (sound & picture) made a strong pom pom feeling. The protagonist popped as though she was being revived Drew me in, in a big way. Great work from all involved' I felt fear in a good way, yet felt real sad for her... All the actors in this indie film rocked. Cailean and Deaths make up was so cool! Would love a part two, to see Chilean as the Angel of Death.
    7Veronika1212

    Good film

    Enjoyed this film. Great to see passion in an independent production. Suspense of the driven mind where all can collapse one step at a time.
    8webstertravis

    This film is dope!

    Real good, this film is dope. Heart in my mouth, good.
    10dewofknowledge

    A thought-provoking dark drama.

    The Lurking Man is a drama portraying a woman's rollercoaster ride of addiction to alcohol in a fresh approach which is supernatural, and almost Faustian in nature. Without giving away too much, conflict and emotion are depicted by dark and complex characters. The protagonist Cailean, portrayed by Brikisak is painfully obliged by the Angel of Death to review her life and her decisions as they really occurred rather through the eyes of an addict in denial. I recommend this movie as a thought-provoking dark drama.

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    • Trivia
      During the early stages of development, 'Sariel' had been thought of being mostly a Voice Over role. When 'Daniel Lench' auditioned, he was so animated that the character was reworked to include him in most all of his scenes with 'Cailean', he became a figure dwelling in the shadows,
    • Quotes

      Sariel: You insolent fool, you do not dictate terms!

    • Alternate versions
      The original uncut version of 'The Lurking Man' is being released March 2022 in Vimeo, simply titled 'The Lurking Man uncut'. Back in 2017, Maritza Brikisak, the executive producer, decided to release a shorter and rated version of 'The Lurking Man' to make it more acceptable for festival audiences. The plan worked, 'The Lurking Man' (2017) was rated PG-13 by the MPAA received 54 nominations and 95 wins in many festivals around the world. This uncut version is closer to the vision of the writers, it is very dark, it explores the love triangle of Wilson, Caliean and Emerson and shows dark forces possessing and manipulating a man into committing suicide. It will be in 4K , unrated, it will have a new poster and corresponding unrated trailer. The writers Keith Rommel and Maritza Brikisak are very pleased the world will see the film the way it was intended.
    • Soundtracks
      The Storm
      Written by Kristine Rommel, Alex Cavalleri and David Bottrill

      Performed by Kristine Rommel

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    • Release date
      • September 16, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La Mort se cache dans l'ombre
    • Production company
      • RMR Productions
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      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
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