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Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Lurker’ on HBO Max, a Hypnotizing Drama Plumbing the Ambiguities of a Parasocial Relationship

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Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Lurker’ on HBO Max, a Hypnotizing Drama Plumbing the Ambiguities of a Parasocial Relationship
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'Lurker,' now streaming on HBO Max, is a debut feature from Alex Russell that explores the unsettling dynamics of a parasocial relationship turned intimate. Theodore Pellerin plays Matthew, a socially awkward man who insinuates himself into the life of rising pop star Oliver, portrayed by Archie Madekwe. The film examines power, authenticity, and modern male relationships through increasingly ambiguous and uncomfortable interactions.

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