diff --git a/locker/src/screensaver.rs b/locker/src/screensaver.rs
index df61b56..3250b76 100644
--- a/locker/src/screensaver.rs
+++ b/locker/src/screensaver.rs
@@ -305,7 +305,7 @@ impl<'a> Screensaver<'a> {
             match unlock_dialog.child.try_wait() {
                 Err(err) => {
                     warn!("Failed to check unlock dialog's status: {}", err);
-                    self.unlock_dialog = Some(unlock_dialog);
+                    self.hide_cursor();
                 },
                 Ok(Some(status)) => {
                     let ok = match DialogExitStatus::try_from(status) {