Movie of the Week: Veronica
Alexa: In researching Spanish horror film “Veronica” after watching it, I came across a few articles that dubbed it the scariest movie of all time. I wouldn’t go that far, but it is damn scary and definitely worth a watch for any horror fan. I’m pretty selective about the horror movies I actually enjoy, but I found “Veronica” to be unsettling and deeply compelling. It’s not exactly the most original premise, even if it is very loosely inspired by real events. There’s a ouija board, demonic possession, doors flinging open on their own, a creepy yet wise blind nun, an old school Simon game that starts eerily flashing and beeping when evil is near, the works. But the casting and direction elevate it above similar horror fare. All of the actors are great in their roles, particularly Sandra Escacena as the titular character. The movie doesn’t beat you over the head with cheap scares but builds suspense then delivers its thrills at a measured and effective pace. And in between is a...