The Rooster (2026)
El Gallo
Director: Juan Marti Ávila
Cast: Luis Chercoles, Lur Garay, Pedro Meseguer, Carla Rolle, Juan Marti Ávila
Did you know? In the film, the titular "Rooster" is never actually seen or heard, serving instead as a symbolic reference to the cocksure bravado that drives each character's fatal choices.
Why Watch: Dark, gritty, and relentlessly tense, "The Rooster" is a raw thriller that hooks you from the first bad decision and never lets go. It’s a masterclass in how a single, violent impulse can unravel lives, delivering nail-biting suspense as two friends face the terrifying consequences of their own greed. If you crave edge-of-your-seat cinema with moral weight, this is a must-watch.
Luis and Chema plan to score some drugs to settle a pressing debt. But their deal with dealer Jose takes a violent turn when a sudden burst of aggression leads them to swipe the product. Unable to stomach the loss, Jose relentlessly pursues them. In the end, Luis and Chema are forced to confront the consequences of their own choices.