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Bad Influence is a film adaptation of the Wattpad novel by the same name by an anonymous author, teensspirit, aka B A B E.
The film is set in a prosperous suburb in Spain. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Starring Alberto Olmo, Eléa Rochera and Enrique Arce, Bad Influence is now streaming on Netflix. The romantic thriller is directed by Chloé Wallace. It revolves around a young man’s forbidden love story as he tries to start fresh with a wealthy teen whom he was hired to protect.
How the man shields the stubborn teen from the threats of a mysterious stalker and the couple navigate their own problems forms the basic crux of the story.
Bad Influence is a film adaptation of a Wattpad novel of the same name by an anonymous author, teensspirit, aka B A B E. The online novel has been a hit ever since its debut in 2017, with more than 51 million readers to credit.
The film is set in a prosperous suburb in Spain. It was filmed in Madrid. Besides the lead cast, the show also features Mirela Balić, Sara Ariño as Lily, Farid Bechara, Fer Fraga, Mar Isern, Selam Ortega, Clara Chaín in the lead roles.
Plot
Bruce (Arce), father of a teen ballerina named Reese, is overprotective of his daughter for a valid reason. Reese has a stalker with a hidden identity. She is being sent threatening messages, and her father fears she might be in grave danger. To ensure her safety, Bruce hires the brooding Eros as her bodyguard.
Eros, who was in juvenile detention, finds himself falling for his privileged protectee, but is bound by strict orders from Bruce, who has warned him against any personal relationship with Reese.
His daughter, on the other hand, is frustrated about having a bodyguard who is lurking nearby in her classrooms or at dance class. For her, it was embarrassing to have him at the prestigious private school she attends.
Against her will, she is forced to spend time with Eros, eventually becoming close to each other as they together, navigate threats from the stalker while also dealing with intimidation by Reese’s ex-boyfriend, Raúl. Their bond deepens despite the odds, setting the stage for complex situations.
Bad Influence is co-written by Williams with Diana Muro. Alberto Olmo, Eléa Rochera’s stunning chemistry in the show as they portray the lovebirds is what makes the film a must-watch.
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