How to watch 'When Evil Lurks' online for free
Horror fanatics, gore enthusiasts, and demonic film devotees looking for a scary movie to rev up those Halloween engines, When Evil Lurks is officially available for your streaming pleasure. If you can stomach it, that is.
When Evil Lurks tells the tale of a demonic infection that begins in a nearby farmhouse and spreads across a rural community through heinous possession and cruel violence. The two main characters, brothers Pedro (Ezequiel Rodriguez) and Jimmy (Demián Salomón), attempt to rid the town of evil, and upon failing, attempt to flee from it. But, as Mashable's film critic Kristy Puchko puts it, "you should know this is not a story with a happy ending."
Here's a taste of what you're in for:
Where is When Evil Lurks streaming?
When Evil Lurks is still in select theaters, but as of Oct. 27, you can also watch it on smaller screens at home. It made its streaming debut on Shudder — a streaming platform dedicated to horror — just in time for a Halloween viewing sesh and is streaming on AMC+ as well. Here are all the best ways to sign up and stream the horrifying possession tale.
Best for horror fans: Shudder subscription
Horror fanatics who want to watch When Evil Lurks for free should definitely take advantage of the 30-day free Shudder trial. Just enter the code FRIGHTRAGS in the promo code box and the seven-day trial will turn into a 30-day trial for you to poke around and watch as many freaky films as you desire.
Want to keep your subscription after your trial period ends? It'll cost you $71.88 (or $5.99/month) if you pay for an entire year upfront or $6.99/month if you opt for a monthly membership. Either way, your subscription will automatically renew until you cancel. Note that the free trial is only available for new or returning subscribers.
Best for Amazon Prime users: Shudder Prime Video add-on
If you're an Amazon Prime Video subscriber, you can subscribe to Shudder as an add-on to your account. That way, you don't need to remember yet another password and download another app. You can simply access When Evil Lurks and other horror films on Shudder via your Prime Video account. You can test things out for seven days before fully committing — which gives you plenty of time to watch When Evil Lurks — then decide whether you want to keep your subscription going for $6.99/month. You can cancel at any time in your Amazon account details.
Best for more than just horror: AMC+ subscription
If you want to watch When Evil Lurks, but don't necessarily want to subscribe to an all-horror streaming service, AMC+ is a better option for you. It has a splash of Shudder's content, including When Evil Lurks, plus AMC content, IFC Films, BBC America, Sundance Now, and more. In other words, it offers a lot more than just horror films. You can kick things off with a seven-day free trial, then you can choose to subscribe for as low as $4.99/month (if you don't mind ads). Just remember that your subscription will auto-renew until you cancel.
Honorable mention: AMC+ Prime Video add-on
Like the Shudder add-on, you can tack AMC+ onto your Amazon Prime Video account. The only downfall is that after your seven-day free trial, it'll auto-renew for the most expensive $8.99/month plan without the option to downgrade your account. It's still a great way to watch When Evil Lurks for free, but just remember to cancel before your seven-day trial is up if you don't want to be charged full price.
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"If this Halloween season, you're looking for a new movie that is not only scary but will fuck you up, you can't do better than When Evil Lurks," Mashable's Kristy Puchko writes in her review. She adds that it "will make even the most hardened horror fans gag." So, it's not recommended for the weak-stomached or the easily disturbed folks among us, but hardcore horror fanatics are certainly in for a thrill.
Christina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer for who covers shopping with a splash of entertainment. If you’re ever wondering what streaming service you need to watch something (and the cheapest way to sign up for it), she’s your girl.
Christina received a B.S. in Business Communication (concentration in writing) from Stevenson University and began her professional journey writing and editing press releases. Since then, she’s written content for a marketing agency, blogged for celebrities, and covered local news, politics, women’s lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and just about everything in between for various publications.
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