Hikers has become one of the most talked-about horror titles on Spanish platforms in recent years. The series, available in full on RTVE Play, has caught the attention of suspense fans thanks to its setting on the Camino de Santiago and its original approach to found footage.
The plot revolves around the disappearance of five young people during a pilgrimage awarded by the Irati Forest, a natural enclave in Navarre that adds an extra layer of unease to the story. Those responsible, Koldo Serra in the direction and José A. Pérez Ledo As a screenwriter, they present a miniseries of seven episodes fast-paced and engaging, which can be seen on RTVE's digital service for free.
A journey into terror in the Irati Forest
En Hikers, the spectator accompanies Dani, Iván, Andrea, Lis and Álex —three boys and two girls— on a stage of the Camino de Santiago that, far from the usual spirituality, soon becomes a nightmare marked by fear and anguishThe disturbing disappearance of his belongings and mobile phones allows us to reconstruct the last 40 hours of his fateful journey.
La Irati Forest It is not only the physical setting, but it functions as a character more, fueling the sense of isolation and constant danger. The series takes advantage of the oppressive atmosphere of this legendary, forested setting, integrating it into a narrative that combines realism, psychological horror and references to local mythology.
Young cast and innovative format
The main cast consists of Daniel Ibáñez, Carlos Suárez, Alexandra Pino, Songa Park and Lucas Miramón, whose performances reinforce the story's naturalness and credibility. They are accompanied in the series Eguzki Zubia, Pako Revueltas, Javier de Córdoba and Guillermo de Córdoba, completing a cast that stands out for its freshness and television experience.
One of the distinctive elements of Hikers is its mockumentary format or "found footage". The entire series is recorded with latest generation smartphones, and a good part of the images simulate being videos from social networks, which contributes an unusual authenticity in Spanish fiction. This approach allows the suspense to be experienced in a very personal way, as if the viewer were one of the group lost in the woods.
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The series takes as reference great works of the genre such as 'The Blair Witch Project', 'REC' o 'The Hills Have Eyes', adapting its aesthetics and atmosphere to the national context and the mythology of the Camino de Santiago. The tension remains constant throughout the chapters, with episodes about 20 minutes that rely on a fast-paced rhythm and a sense of imminent danger.
Among the most attractive points, the alternating timelines: One part of the story is told in the present, through the videos found, while another refers to past events that introduce an ancient virus and local legends, mixing reality, superstition and disease in the same plot.
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The miniseries It can be seen in full on RTVE Play, where all seven episodes are available for free for anyone who wants to delve into this survival horror story. The short format of each chapter and the increasing intensity make it easy to watch the series in one sitting, ideal for those looking for a thrill without committing to endless marathons.
This type of stories, with their innovative character and their setting in natural settings, have managed to consolidate Hikers as a standout option within the genre in Spain. The combination of supernatural elements, a young cast and the use of found footage make the experience very immersive and close.
With the Irati Forest as a backdrop and a young cast fully involved, the series manages to convey a sense of real and immersive danger. The use of found footage —mobile recordings, social media videos, and long takes—helps to enhance the suspense and immersion, bringing the story to a new generation of viewers.
