Veronica (2017)

Veronica delves into supernatural terror with a realistic approach, inspired by the real case of Estefanía Gutiérrez Lázaro in the 90s. The story revolves around a teenager who, after a Ouija session during a solar eclipse, awakens malevolent presences that possess her and threaten her family. The central conflict is spiritual: the clash between youthful curiosity about the occult and the reality of demonic forces that break into the everyday. The film does not demonize faith, but presents it as a bulwark: a priest intervenes with exorcism, and symbols such as the rosary symbolize resistance. However, the impact lies in its sensory rawness. The possessions show bloody self-harm, a shattered dog, and violent apparitions that generate visceral panic, justifying its R rating. There are disturbing sexual insinuations, such as shadows that abuse the protagonist in bed, evoking demonic rapes without explicitly showing them. The youthful language includes moderate profanity. Artistically, the found-footage in real environments amplifies immersion, but demands maturity: ideal for adults seeking to reflect on real evil, not for the sensitive or young. It celebrates the threatened and rescued family dignity, remembering that true horror arises from challenging the invisible with levity. A courageous portrait of the spiritual battle in ordinary life.