Veronica

In a Madrid neighborhood plagued by a supernatural presence, a teenage girl named Veronica and her younger twin siblings are left home alone. Using a Ouija board to contact their deceased father, Veronica inadvertently opens a portal to the other side, unleashing a terrifying entity that begins to haunt their lives. As the paranormal activity escalates, Veronica must race against time to protect her siblings and find a way to close the gateway before it consumes them all.

Veronica was critically acclaimed, particularly for its atmosphere, scares, and lead performance. Critics praised Paco Plaza's direction for building suspense and delivering genuine horror moments, often drawing comparisons to "The Exorcist." The film was lauded for its effective use of found footage elements and its ability to create a palpable sense of dread within a grounded, real-world setting.

• A genuinely terrifying and atmospheric horror film that excels in building suspense.

• Praised for its effective scares and strong performances, particularly from its young cast.

• Considered one of the most frightening Spanish horror films in recent memory.

Google audience: Google users found Veronica to be a highly effective and scary horror movie, appreciating its suspenseful build-up and impactful jump scares. Many viewers felt it was a refreshing take on supernatural horror, with a compelling story and a strong sense of realism.

Won Best Film at the Sitges Film Festival, and received numerous nominations and awards at various international film festivals, including Best Actress for Sandra Escacena at the Goya Awards.

The film is inspired by the only officially unsolved death case in Spain's history, the death of Estefanía Gutiérrez Lázaro in 1991, who was reportedly using a Ouija board before her demise.