Lurker: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

Welcome back to Queer Cinema Catchup! To kick of season two, Joe and Allison dissect the 2025 psychological drama thriller 'Lurker' directed by Alex Russell and starring Theodore Pellerin and Archie Madekwe. The movie explores the dark ascent of protagonist Matthew Morning as he transforms from awkward retail worker to dangerous member of pop musician Oliver's entourage. This episode focuses in on the film’s portrayal of obsession, male jealousy, queer desire, and the more disturbing elements of fame. Joe shares his anxious experience watching the film, while Allison reveals how a rewatch changed her initial perception. Key scenes like the charged recording studio encounter and the impromptu wrestling match are broken down beat by beat.

00:00 Introduction to 'Lurker': Expectations vs. Reality

01:01 Podcast Hosts Introduce Themselves

01:13 First Impressions and Viewing Experiences

03:38 Character Analysis: Michael and Oliver

10:40 Director Alex Russell's Background

12:37 Q&A Insights and Behind the Scenes

16:07 Music & Film Industry Realism in 'Lurker'

19:23 The Wrestling Scene

26:39 The Recording Studio Scene

30:08 Final Thoughts and Meta Interpretations

35:31 Comparing Characters Across Films

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