The Elderly
Viejos
An octogenarian named Manuel falls into a state of dementia after the sudden suicide of his wife, sparking a series of paranormal events that will put his family’s lives at risk.
Why it matters
A slow-burning dive into grief and decay that uses supernatural horror to explore dementia’s unraveling grip.
- Anchored by a haunting lead performance that captures vulnerability without cliché.
- Blends psychological horror with ghost story tropes, leaning into atmosphere over cheap scares.
- For fans of intimate, character-driven horror like *The Babadook* or *Hereditary*, but with a distinctly melancholic, elder-focused lens.
- Practical effects ground the paranormal in unsettling reality, enhancing the film’s creeping dread.
Directors
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
100
Supernatural
20
Creature
0
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
85
Survival
0
