Lurker (film)

Lurker
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAlex Russell
Written byAlex Russell
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyPat Scola
Edited byDavid Kashevaroff
Music byKenneth Blume
Production
companies
  • High Frequency Entertainment
  • MeMo Films
  • Twin Pictures
Distributed by
Release dates
  • January 26, 2025 (2025-01-26) (Sundance)
  • August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22) (United States)
Running time
101 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Lurker is a 2025 American psychological drama thriller film written and directed by Alex Russell. The film stars Théodore Pellerin, Archie Madekwe, Zack Fox, Havana Rose Liu, Wale Onayemi, Daniel Zolghadri, and Sunny Suljic. It premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2025.[2] It was released in the United States by Mubi on August 22, 2025.

Premise

A retail worker infiltrates the inner circle of an up-and-coming pop star.[3]

Cast

Production

In December 2020, the script was featured on the Black List.[4] In March 2024, it was announced that Pellerin, Madekwe and several other actors were cast in the film.[5] The film's score was developed by Kenny Beats.[6]

Release

The film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2025,[2] and was screened in February in Europe at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival in the section Berlinale Special Gala, where it will also be in competition for the Teddy Award.[7]

In February 2025, Mubi acquired distribution rights to the film.[8] Later that month, Focus Features acquired international distribution rights.[9]

It was theatrically released in the United States on August 22, 2025.[10]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 94% of 53 critics' reviews are positive. The website's consensus reads: "Devilishly examining the intersection of fame and obsession to thrilling effect, Alex Russell's directorial debut delivers on all fronts."[11] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 76 out of 100, based on 14 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[12]

References

  1. ^ "LURKER". British Columbia Film Classification Office. August 6, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Galuppo, Mia (December 11, 2024). "2025 Sundance Lineup: Latest Projects From Justin Lin, Questlove and Barry Levinson". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  3. ^ Ellwood, Gregory (January 17, 2025). "25 Most Anticipated Sundance Film Festival 2025 Premieres". The Playlist.net. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  4. ^ The Black List 2020 Unveiled: Sophie Dawson's 'Headhunter' Tops List
  5. ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (March 25, 2024). "'The Bear' and 'Beef' Writer Alex Russell Sets Directorial Debut 'Lurker,' Starring Théodore Pellerin and Archie Madekwe (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  6. ^ Rossignol, Derrick (August 14, 2025). "Kenny Beats And Rex Orange County Back 'Lurker' Star Archie Madekwe On 'Love And Obsession'". UPROXX. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  7. ^ "Berlinale Programme". Berlinale. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  8. ^ Donnelly, Matt; Keslassy, Elsa (February 6, 2025). "Sundance Favorite 'Lurker' Sells to 'The Substance' Distributor Mubi (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  9. ^ Ritman, Alex (February 19, 2025). "Alex Russell's Sundance Hit 'Lurker' Acquired by Focus for International (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  10. ^ Grobar, Matt (April 9, 2025). "Mubi Unveils North American Release Date For Sundance Thriller 'Lurker'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  11. ^ "Lurker". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  12. ^ "Lurker". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
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