Veronica

A tense and unsettling dive into supernatural dread anchored by a true-crime inspired story and grounded performances.

• A standout in Spanish horror’s modern wave, blending folk superstition with ’90s urban realism.
• Director Paco Plaza (REC) expertly crafts creeping dread without resorting to cheap jump scares.
• Anchored by Sandra Escacena’s raw, vulnerable lead performance—fear feels lived-in, not theatrical.
• Practical effects and shadow play amplify the claustrophobic Madrid apartment setting, making the mundane menacing.
• For fans of demonic possession and haunted house tales with a grounded emotional core, this one hits hard.
• Some pacing lags in the middle, but the sustained tension and cultural specificity more than compensate.