LURKER

When up and coming pop singer Oliver (Archie Madekwe) walks into the clothing store where Matthew (Theodore Pelegrín) works, it sparks an encounter that will change their lives. Known for always being surrounded by a posse, Oliver invites Matthew to join him at his next concert. Enamoured by the attention, Matthew tries hard to fit in and pushes to become part of Oliver’s entourage. In an effort to make himself indispensable, he cleans and tidies Oliver’s bachelor pad and inserts himself into the role of his personal videographer, despite having no talent or skill behind the camera. Matthew begins to see Oliver as his new family and revels in his identity being entwined with a celebrity, but soon realises he’s easily replaceable in the eyes of his superstar bestie. His constant need for validation and inclusion raises red flags and he becomes more and more obsessed with his position in Oliver’s life. This is a cautionary tale about unhealthy boundaries and abusive power dynamics between fans and the famous. Pellerin is a stand out on screen, in the way he brings unsettling and creepy nuances to every scene. A thought provoking film where you end up questioning who is using who.