The Veldt (1987) movie poster

The Veldt

Вельд

1987 ·1h 21m · ★ 5.2 (16)

Adaptation of three short stories by Ray Bradbury. An atmosphere of hostility forms inside an unnamed city, and the citizens are unsettled by the materialization of ghosts and the memories of their loved ones.

Why it matters

A brooding blend of sci-fi and supernatural horror that channels Ray Bradbury’s eerie speculation into a haunting meditation on memory and loss.

  • Unearths a unique hybrid of ghost story and dystopian paranoia, predating later tech-obsessed horror.
  • Atmospheric tension builds through unsettling visuals and a creeping sense of urban alienation.
  • For fans of cerebral horror that leans on mood and idea over jump scares or gore.
  • A curious artifact for Bradbury devotees and ’80s genre hunters craving thoughtful, low-key chills.

Horror DNA

⚠ Limited data — scores are approximate
Gore
0
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
29
Supernatural
20
Creature
0
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
14
Survival
0

TMDB Keywords

based on novel or book

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