The evolution of the villain in Spanish cinema (1982-2015)

This investigation analyses the figure of the villain in the Spanish movies between 1982 y 2015. It focuses on four movies for each period, particularly the ones that have been more successful. It studies their villain's evolution, moral values, targets and relationship and differences with the main character. This paper shows that the figure of the villain has experienced important changes throughout these periods and that these have been influenciated by the social and cultural situation of Spain, as well as the narrative evolution of the archetype of the Shadow in film and television American fiction.