True to De la Iglesia’s style, the movie starts as a light romantic comedy and quickly descends into a claustrophobic, high-speed thriller. The chemistry between the four leads trapped in a confined space creates a tense, "wild" energy typical of the director's previous hits like The Bar or Common Wealth .

Directed by the master of black comedy , El Cuarto Pasajero (2022) is a chaotic road-trip movie that turns a routine car-share into a nightmare of secrets and social awkwardness. Where to Watch Online

The story follows Julián (Alberto San Juan), a 50-year-old divorcee who uses a car-sharing app to manage his financial troubles while commuting to Madrid. For months, he has shared the ride with Lorena (Blanca Suárez), a young woman he has secretly fallen in love with. Just as he plans to confess his feelings during their next trip, the entry of two "random" passengers—played by Ernesto Alterio and Alberto San Juan—derails everything into a spiral of deceit and dark humor. Why It’s Worth a Look