The Wind of Fear (2007) movie poster

The Wind of Fear

Hasta el viento tiene miedo

2007 ·1h 29m · ★ 5.6 (57)

Claudia is a troubled teen confined in a very particular support center ruled with roughness by renowned psychiatrist Bernarda Alquicira. Coexisting with girls who have experienced similar trances, Claudia confronts horrible visions of Andrea, a beautiful intern who committed suicide a year ago. Another strange patient -Josefina- and doctor Lucia Franyutti -the right arm of Bernarda- seem to know the key to the bizarre return of Andrea, but even they are disturbed by the supernatural events that take place when the wind starts to blow.

Why it matters

A chilling dive into the haunted psyche of a psychiatric ward where trauma and supernatural dread intertwine, delivering a slow-burn atmosphere of mounting paranoia and spectral menace.

  • Mexican horror that blends psychological thriller with ghost story, enriching the genre with regional nuance rarely seen outside festival circuits.
  • Strong female ensemble navigating themes of mental illness and grief, anchored by Bernarda Alquicira’s stern presence.
  • Practical effects and eerie sound design amplify the unsettling mood, especially when the titular wind stirs the spirits.
  • Not for jump-scare junkies—this one’s a patient, creeping unease that rewards viewers attuned to atmosphere and character-driven terror.

Horror DNA

Gore
0
Slow Burn
100
Psychological
100
Supernatural
40
Creature
0
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
100
Survival
50

Content Warnings

Dehumanization

Phobia triggers

Tight Spaces

TMDB Keywords

remake

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