Andrea (2005) movie poster

Andrea

2005 ·1h 50m · ★ 7.3 (39)

A young girl named Andrea unleashes a spirit after removing a cross on a sacred holy ground cemetery. The spirit starts terrorizing Andrea and her family. Andrea's family, witch doctors, and spiritual healers battle the spirit in attempts to return to a normal life.

Why it matters

A tense supernatural horror rooted in spiritual warfare and folklore, Andrea (2005) pits family against a vengeful spirit unleashed by a reckless act on sacred ground.

  • Merges spiritual healer traditions with ghost story tropes, offering a culturally textured take on possession fear.
  • Practical effects and ritualistic imagery ground the haunting in tactile dread rather than cheap jump scares.
  • Appeals to fans of folk horror and occult battles who appreciate the clash between ancient rites and modern vulnerability.
  • Uneven pacing undercuts its momentum, but the atmospheric cemetery setting and earnest performances salvage the mood.

Horror DNA

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

Content Warnings

Child in Danger

Phobia triggers

Religious Imagery

Pairs Well With