A nun at her Catholic school, Sister Death (a reference to Plaza’s [REC] 4 ), tries to help, believing it is a demonic possession. Verónica struggles not only with the supernatural but with the mundane—school bullies, her mother’s disbelief, and the overwhelming responsibility of raising her siblings. The film masterfully blurs the line: is Verónica losing her mind due to grief and stress, or is a real demon trying to claim her soul?
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