“El mal is basically a suspense story, where the audience senses that something disturbing is going to happen, but doesn't know how or when. But it also aims to get the viewer to question their own certainties, their capacity to love and to accept their own dark side.”
Director: Juanma Bajo Ulloa · Writer: Juanma Bajo Ulloa
“El mal is basically a suspense story, where the audience senses that something disturbing is going to happen, but doesn't know how or when. But it also aims to get the viewer to question their own certainties, their capacity to love and to accept their own dark side.”
El mal is a 2026 thriller and horror movie from Spain directed by Juanma Bajo Ulloa, starring Natalia Tena, Belén Fabra and Tony Dalton. It was released on January 16, 2026. The running time is 2 h 9 min, in Spanish. Audiences rate it 5.3/10 from 16 votes — mixed.
El mal was released on January 16, 2026.
El mal was directed by Juanma Bajo Ulloa.
The main cast includes Natalia Tena, Belén Fabra, Tony Dalton, Fernando Gil and María Schwinning.
El mal runs 2 h 9 min.
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It holds an audience score of 5.3/10 from 16 ratings, so fans of thriller and horror titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
Juanma Bajo Ulloa
Natalia Tena
Belén Fabra
Tony Dalton
Fernando Gil
María Schwinning
Natalia Ruiz
Aritz Kortabarria
Juana Andueza