---
title: "Alter Ego"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/alter-ego-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 910832
imdb_id: "tt8773094"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 78
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 3
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Alter Ego (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/alter-ego-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Alter Ego is a film first released in 2021. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Malevo Films Argentina, Stanulis Films, RSA Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A detective returns to a mansion where a paranoid billionaire feared his own creation."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric mansion setting
- Strong performances by Eric Roberts and Dylan Walsh
- Compact 1h 18m runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- Some viewers find the plot under‑developed
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains violent crime scenes and a dark, suspenseful tone, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, thriller, claustrophobic, mysterious, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ezio Massa
- **Networks / Studios**: Malevo Films Argentina, Stanulis Films, RSA Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dylan Walsh** as *Alan Schaeffer*
- **Steve Stanulis** as *Guard / Tanner*
- **Eric Roberts** as *Detective DiBiasse*
- **Deborah Twiss** as *Paula*
- **Rodrigo Guirao Díaz** as *Young Detective*
- **Bettina Bilger** as *Samantha Sellers*
- **Harry Chambarry** as *Manager*
- **Nanci Guerrero** as *Lili Cintron*
- **Damon L. Kelly** as *Sargent*
- **Pat Patterson** as *Forensic Donna*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does Alter Ego belong to?
Alter Ego is classified as a crime thriller.

### Q: Who are the lead actors?
Eric Roberts plays Detective DiBiasse and Dylan Walsh portrays Alan Schaeffer.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 18 minutes.

### Q: When was Alter Ego released?
It was released on December 7, 2021.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the film?
A detective returns to a mansion crime scene where a reclusive billionaire feared his own creation would kill him.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Alter Ego — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/910832)
- [Alter Ego 46% (2021) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/2981659-alter-ego)
- [Alter Ego (2021–?? | SerialZone.cz](https://www.serialzone.cz/serial/alter-ego/)
- [Alter Ego (2007) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/301904-alter-ego/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*