Mubi’s new Gen Y–Z psychological thriller Lurker might give A24 a run for its English degree money. Writer-director Alex Russell ( The Bear, Beef ) delivers a fame parable that fits the same mold as superficially jaded entertainment industry movies like The Canyons and The Neon Demon , exploring their scene’s dark side in a way that—even if they don’t always know what they’re saying, they feel plugged into their audiences’ anxieties around identity and the mortifying ordeal of being known.

Matthew (Théodore Pellerin) connects with rising pop star Oliver (Archie Madekwe) in what seems like a chance meeting at Matthew’s retail job. Impressing him with a seemingly earnest appreciation for similar music, Matthew charms his way into a backstage invite to Oliver’s concert, which musical

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