Plot
Mexican telenovela
✍️ CinePearl Editorial
Why Watch This
El maleficio (2023) revives the iconic 1970s curse saga with modern production values, delivering a haunting blend of family drama and occult suspense. Its slow‑burn mystery keeps viewers guessing as ancient witchcraft collides with contemporary Mexican society.
Best For
Supernatural drama fans, Telenovela enthusiasts, Dark family saga lovers, Latin‑American TV aficionados, Mood‑setting binge‑watchers
The CinePearl Take
The series leans heavily on atmosphere, and the lead—portraying the tormented patriarch—delivers a compelling mix of vulnerability and menace. While the pacing occasionally drags, each episode peels back another layer of the generational curse, enriching the central theme of inherited guilt. Visually, the use of chiaroscuro lighting amplifies the ominous tone, making the supernatural elements feel unsettlingly real.
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Show Info
- First Aired
- 13 Nov 2023
- Language
- Spanish
- IMDb
- tt29542034 ↗