---
title: "El mal"
year: 2026
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/el-mal-2026"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1359685
imdb_id: "tt33341714"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 129
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# El mal (2026) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/el-mal-2026

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

El mal is a psychological thriller film directed and written by Juanma Bajo Ulloa. The production features a cast including Belén Fabra, Natalia Tena, Tony Dalton, and Maria Schwinning. The narrative follows an ambitious journalist who is contacted by a disturbing figure. This individual proposes that the journalist achieve a desired result by writing a book about her talent, which is identified as being the greatest assassin in history. As a suspense story, the film is designed to make the audience sense that something disturbing is imminent without revealing exactly how or when such events will occur. Beyond its suspenseful elements, the film aims to prompt viewers to question their own certainties regarding their capacity for love and their willingness to accept their own dark side. The film premiered at the Mar del Plata International Film Festival on November 12, 2025, and subsequently received a theatrical release in Spain on January 16, 2026. It is categorized as an independent Spanish production.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A suspenseful psychological thriller that challenges the audience to confront their own hidden dark side."

### Why Watch
- directed by Juanma Bajo Ulloa
- explores complex human morality

### Caveats & Content Note
- the unsettling atmosphere may not suit all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film features a disturbing tone intended to provoke deep questioning of the viewer's certainties.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, psychological, dark, introspective

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Juanma Bajo Ulloa
- **Networks / Studios**: Frágil Zinema, RTVE

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Natalia Tena** as *Martin*
- **Belén Fabra** as *Elvira Nous*
- **Tony Dalton** as *Thomas Luhr*
- **Fernando Gil** as *Elías*
- **María Schwinning** as *Sandra*
- **Natalia Ruiz** as *Mila Roder*
- **Aritz Kortabarria** as *Chad*
- **Juana Andueza**
- **Eduardo Bajo Ulloa** as *Sacerdote*
- **Amaia Calvo** as *Police*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was written and directed by Juanma Bajo Ulloa.

### Q: What genre is El mal?
It is a psychological thriller.

### Q: Who are some of the cast members?
The cast includes Belén Fabra, Natalia Tena, Tony Dalton, and Maria Schwinning.

### Q: What is the film about?
It is a suspense story that encourages viewers to question their capacity to love and accept their dark side.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film is associated with the years 2025 and 2026.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [El mal — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1359685)
- [El mal (2026) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1359685-el-mal/cast)
- [El mal (película de 2025) - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_mal_(pel%C3%ADcula_de_2025))
- [El Mal (2026) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/el-mal-2026/credits)
- [El Mal (2026) - Juanma Bajo Ulloa | Cast and Crew | AllMovie](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/el-mal-am614495/cast-crew)
- [El Mal (2025) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33341714/)

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