(NEXSTAR) — Alex Russell, the director behind Mubi's latest theatrical release, "Lurker," is best known for his writing and production on FX's hit, "The Bear." While that hot-blooded drama centers on one Chicago chef's myopic obsession with building a successful restaurant, Russell's directorial debut explores what happens when fandom, friendship and obsession coalesce into something even darker.

The film follows clothing store worker Matthew (Théodore Pellerin), a super-fan of rising British popstar Oliver (Archie Madekwe), who's something like a mix between Frank Ocean and The Weeknd. After a chance encounter at Matthew's store — where Matthew pretends he's unaware who Oliver is — the store clerk, who lives at home with his grandmother, impresses Oliver with his music taste and earns an

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