The Spanish thriller starring Blanca Suárez and Daniel Grao that has blown Netflix away: the mystery of the "site killer."

The suspense and intrigue of Spanish cinema once again capture the attention of thousands of viewers thanks to a new release that has already made it onto the Netflix Top 10 list after its run at the Malaga Film Festival. With a plot set in the unusual setting of Atapuerca , and a "murderer from the archaeological site" who reappears after years of silence, the story combines mystery, crime, and archaeology to captivate thriller fans.

The footprint of evil It is the film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Manuel Ríos San Martín, who also directed the film with screenwriter Victoria dal Vera. Starring Blanca Suárez and Daniel Grao , the film is set at the Atapuerca archaeological site, where a group of students discover the body of a young woman where a prehistoric replica should be found.

The discovery immediately recalls another crime committed six years earlier, forcing inspectors Silvia Guzmán and Daniel Velarde to join forces to solve a case that awakens old ghosts . The film combines the appeal of a cast with very recognizable faces (complemented by Aria Bedmar, Víctor Palmero, Cosimo Fusco, Fernando Cayo, Juan Manuel Cifuentes, and Pablo Rivero ) with a dark atmosphere that maintains the tension until the very last minute.

The chemistry between the leads and the plot twists fuel the interest, while the archaeological setting adds a distinctive element compared to other productions in the genre. In less than a week since its arrival on the platform, it's already in the Top 10 most-watched films in Spain, backed by a reception that positions it as one of the surprises of the summer .

With a duration of just over an hour and a half, The Trace of Evil demonstrates the relevance of the Spanish thriller in Netflix's international catalog. The combination of a well-constructed mystery , a historical setting, and a brisk narrative pace has made this production a must-see for those seeking quality entertainment. This consolidates Suárez and Grao as a leading duo who know how to captivate viewers from the very first scene.