It's been on Netflix for a very short time and it's already the most-watched film in Spain: the film that's sweeping the board and you absolutely have to see.

It's just arrived in Netflix 's catalog and has already surpassed all other films in terms of views. The new Spanish youth film phenomenon has become the most-watched film on the platform in Spain in the last week. The story, which blends drama, romance, and a touch of risk and danger, has already won over an audience that can't stop talking about it. And with good reason, as its recipe combines everything that usually hooks viewers from the first minute.

It's none other than Bad Influence, the new film by Chloé Wallace, who makes her directorial debut with an adaptation that has made the leap from Wattpad to homes. The film is based on the successful novel by Teensspirit , a Valencian author who already had more than 44 million digital readings before Penguin Random House published the book in print. The story has grown with a legion of fans and is now reaching its climax thanks to film and streaming.

The plot follows Reese Russell, played by Eléa Rochera, a young woman with a privileged life who, overnight, begins receiving anonymous threats. Faced with the danger, her father (played by Enrique Arce) hires Eros Douglas, a young man with a criminal past, to protect her. The role is played by Alberto Olmo. From then on, everything becomes a roller coaster of emotions and twists that keep the viewer glued to the screen.

One of the most talked-about aspects is precisely the evolution of the character of Eros. The film doesn't hesitate to make a nod to Three Steps Above Heaven when Reese mentions Hache, Mario Casas' unforgettable character. It's a nod as obvious as it is well-executed. This new generation of teen cinema wants to look at the past, but with a modern eye.

Wallace's direction, which also co-wrote the script with Diana Muro, stands out for its pacing and aesthetics. Filming took place between Valencia and the Ciudad de la Luz studios in Alicante, where the crew found the perfect environment to bring this story to life. The budget, which was around €4.8 million, was fully utilized.

Another great success is the soundtrack. Naiara, winner of Operación Triunfo 2023 , was responsible for the vocals of the main theme, a pop ballad that has become the sentimental soundtrack for many who have already seen the film. Her song "Mala Influencia" accompanies the official trailer and has been key in attracting a young audience eager to identify with its protagonists.

The cast that accompanies Rochera and Olmo includes names such as Mirela Balic, Sara Ariño, Farid Bechara, Fer Fraga, Mar Isern, Selam Ortega, and Clara Chaín, who complete the cast. Bad Influence not only impresses with its story, but also with its delivery and the connection it establishes with its audience. The film has achieved something very difficult: turning a story born on the internet into a moving and entertaining film.