Verónica The Eclipse of Dread
A scathing critique of the horror flick *Verónica*, based on an unsolved—and deeply unsettling—real-life case
Claqueta Ácida average rating
"Paco Plaza ranks high in Claqueta Ácida's catalog. Most of their films pass with flying colors, though they aren't immune to the occasional misstep. With a 25% success rate, they have our respect." — Redacción Claqueta Ácida
A scathing critique of the horror flick *Verónica*, based on an unsolved—and deeply unsettling—real-life case
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