The article discusses the film "Lurker" at Sundance, directed by Alex Russell. It delves into the story of fan obsession and power dynamics between rising pop star Oliver and his fan Matthew, who eagerly infiltrates Oliver's life by pretending to relate. Matthew documents Oliver's journey while discovering the darker shadows of celebrity culture. The review praises Russell’s script for its quick pacing and clever inversion of control between characters, creating a thrilling and humorous exploration of stardom and fandom without losing emotional depth.
Lurker combines the obsessive spirit of 'Laura' and the frenetic sleaziness of 'Nightcrawler', creating a paranoid thriller that explores the power dynamics of fame and fandom.
The film takes great pleasure in invoking the natural power imbalance between star and fan, flipping the narrative control between Oliver and Matthew for chillingly hilarious moments.
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