Obsession is one of the great literary themes. One person in a position of power, another aspiring to attain it, a relationship between them evolving from fascination to camaraderie and into something else. Alex Russell, writer on such series as The Bear, Interior Chinatown, and Beef, takes on this classic setup in his first feature film, Lurker.
In the film, a young retail worker named Matthew (Théodore Pellerin) worms his way into the entourage of rising pop star Oliver (Archie Madekwe) after impressing him with his taste in music. Oliver, self-assured but desperate for validation, invites Matthew to a show and is soon relying on him for creative feedback and ideas. The story then proceeds as prescribed, but with two outstanding performances to anchor it.
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