The film is so acerbic that watching it at times feels like being attached to a drip-feed of pure venom. And while it may not sound like it, that’s high praise indeed.

It's all very believably done.

This is a confident, quietly unnerving debut, bolstered by restrained performances and a purposeful lo-fi aesthetic.

Lurker is one of the best directorial debuts of the year. It’s funny, unsettling, and a thought-provoking look at obsession, friendship, fame, parasocial relationships, power dynamics, and the desire for acceptance and validation.