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The film is written and directed by Alex Russell, not Alex Wolff. Alex Russell ifactual-misattribution Chlöe Bailey is not in the cast. The film stars Théodore Pellerin and Archie Madfactual-misattribution The protagonist is a male character named Matthew, played by Théodore Pellerin.fabricated-names The protagonist is male, so 'her' is incorrect.factual-misattribution The protagonist is male, so 'she' is incorrect.factual-misattribution The film is distributed by Mubi (US) and Focus Features (International), not A24factual-misattribution Since Alex Wolff is not the director and the film is not A24, this connection isfactual-misattribution

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Actual Director: The summary failed to identify Alex Russell as the director.omitted-detail Actual Cast: The summary failed to mention Théodore Pellerin and Archie Madekwe,omitted-detail Correct Plot Specifics: While the themes were correct, the summary missed that tomitted-action

#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Regarding mid90s (2018), what is the plot of the film Lurker (2025)?

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

Based on current production information, Lurker (2025) is the second feature film directed by Alex Wolff (who is well-known as an actor in Hereditary and Pig, and is a contemporary of the indie scene that produced mid90s).

While mid90s (2018) was a coming-of-age drama about skate culture, Lurker shifts into the territory of a psychological thriller. Here is the plot detail for the film:

The Plot of Lurker

The film stars Chlöe Bailey as the protagonist. The story centers on a young, isolated woman who develops an intense, voyeuristic obsession with a high-profile community or a specific public figure (often described as a famous musician or social media influencer).

Specific Details:

The Obsession: The protagonist begins by "lurking" on the fringes of this person's life through digital means and physical stalking. The narrative explores the dark side of modern fan culture and the parasocial relationships exacerbated by social media.
The Infiltration: As the "lurking" intensifies, the protagonist moves from being an observer to actively trying to infiltrate the subject's inner circle. This lead to a blurring of boundaries between her own identity and the life of the person she admires.
The Tone: Unlike the nostalgic, grainy realism of Jonah Hill’s mid90s, Lurker is described as a high-tension psychological thriller. It examines themes of loneliness, the desperation for connection in the digital age, and the eventual spiral into madness or violence when that obsession is not reciprocated.
Production Style: Like mid90s, Lurker is an A24 production, suggesting it will maintain a stylized, character-driven "indie" aesthetic, though with a much darker, more suspenseful edge.

The Connection to mid90s

The link between the two films is largely found in the "A24 family." Alex Wolff (the director of Lurker) is a close peer of the actors and creators involved in the 2018 film. Both films share a focus on youth subcultures—mid90s focused on the community found in skateboarding, while Lurker focuses on the toxic isolation found in modern internet "stan" culture.

#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

[1] A film titled 'Lurker' premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.

[2] The film is written and directed by Alex Russell, not Alex Wolff. Alex Russell is known for his work on 'The Bear' and 'Beef'.

[3] The film is correctly categorized as a psychological thriller/drama.

[4] Chlöe Bailey is not in the cast. The film stars Théodore Pellerin and Archie Madekwe.

[5] The protagonist is a male character named Matthew, played by Théodore Pellerin.

[6] The film does explore parasocial relationships and the dark side of fan culture.

[7] The protagonist is male, so 'her' is incorrect.

[8] The protagonist is male, so 'she' is incorrect.

[9] The film is distributed by Mubi (US) and Focus Features (International), not A24.

[10] Since Alex Wolff is not the director and the film is not A24, this connection is factually invalid. The actual director, Alex Russell, wrote for the A24 series 'Beef'.

#O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

High

Actual Director

The summary failed to identify Alex Russell as the director.

High

Actual Cast

The summary failed to mention Théodore Pellerin and Archie Madekwe, the actual stars.

Medium

Correct Plot Specifics

While the themes were correct, the summary missed that the story is about a male retail worker infiltrating a male pop star's entourage.

#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 Who is the director of the 2025 film Lurker?

#02 What is the plot of the movie Lurker starring Théodore Pellerin?

#03 Is Chlöe Bailey in the movie Lurker?

#S SOURCES

thefilmpie.com thefilmpie.com home.blog film5000.com awardswatch.com thewrap.com joblo.com screendaily.com sundance.org vulture.com collider.com thefilmexperience.net thecherrypicks.com

#R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

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Based on current production information, **Lurker (2025)** is the second feature film directed by **Alex Wolff** (who is well-known as an actor in *Hereditary* and *Pig*, and is a contemporary of the indie scene that produced *mid90s*). While *mid90s* (2018) was a coming-of-age drama about skate culture, *Lurker* shifts into the territory of a psychological thriller. Here is the plot detail for the film: ### The Plot of *Lurker* The film stars **Chlöe Bailey** as the protagonist. The story centers on a young, isolated woman who develops an intense, voyeuristic obsession with a high-profile community or a specific public figure (often described as a famous musician or social media influencer). **Specific Details:** * **The Obsession:** The protagonist begins by "lurking" on the fringes of this person's life through digital means and physical stalking. The narrative explores the dark side of modern fan culture and the parasocial relationships exacerbated by social media. * **The Infiltration:** As the "lurking" intensifies, the protagonist moves from being an observer to actively trying to infiltrate the subject's inner circle. This lead to a blurring of boundaries between her own identity and the life of the person she admires. * **The Tone:** Unlike the nostalgic, grainy realism of Jonah Hill’s *mid90s*, *Lurker* is described as a high-tension psychological thriller. It examines themes of loneliness, the desperation for connection in the digital age, and the eventual spiral into madness or violence when that obsession is not reciprocated. * **Production Style:** Like *mid90s*, *Lurker* is an **A24** production, suggesting it will maintain a stylized, character-driven "indie" aesthetic, though with a much darker, more suspenseful edge. ### The Connection to *mid90s* The link between the two films is largely found in the **"A24 family."** Alex Wolff (the director of *Lurker*) is a close peer of the actors and creators involved in the 2018 film. Both films share a focus on youth subcultures—*mid90s* focused on the community found in skateboarding, while *Lurker* focuses on the toxic isolation found in modern internet "stan" culture.

#A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)

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Lurker (2025) is a psychological thriller written and directed by Alex Russell (known for his work on The Bear and Beef), NOT Alex Wolff. The film stars Théodore Pellerin as Matthew, a lonely retail employee who infiltrates the inner circle of a rising pop star named Oliver, played by Archie Madekwe. It premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and is distributed by Mubi and Focus Features, not A24. While the film does explore themes of obsession and parasocial relationships similar to the AI's description, the protagonist is male, and Chlöe Bailey is not involved in the project.

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