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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto Veronica (2017) as a horror theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The film leans hard into its core genre, which is exactly what fans say they wanted more of from blockbusters in that era.

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Runtime 1h 45m · ★ 6.2

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    1.Hereditary (2018)

    7.3 · Horror · Mystery · Thriller · 2h 8m

    Why you'll love it

    There's a reason Veronica fans keep landing on Hereditary (2018) — the horror is unmistakably related even when the plots diverge. Both films operate on the same emotional frequency, especially in their third acts.

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    2.The Skin I Live In (2011)

    7.5 · Drama · Horror · Mystery · 2h

    Why you'll love it

    The Skin I Live In draws from the same horror well as Veronica, channeling drama in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 2011 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.

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    3.The Pope's Exorcist (2023)

    6.9 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 43m

    Why you'll love it

    The Pope's Exorcist (2023) captures the horror appeal of Veronica without simply imitating it. The thriller streak running through both films is what puts The Pope's Exorcist at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.

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    4.The Frighteners (1996)

    6.9 · Horror · Comedy · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    The horror appeal of Veronica — that dark edge, the comedy — translates cleanly into The Frighteners (1996). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.

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    5.Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

    7.0 · Horror · Comedy · 1h 34m

    Why you'll love it

    The filmmakers behind Little Shop of Horrors (1986) clearly understood what makes horror work — the same quality that keeps Veronica rewatchable. Expect the same dark rhythm, executed with a fresh angle.

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    6.The Devil's Backbone (2001)

    7.3 · Fantasy · Drama · Horror · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    The Devil's Backbone (2001) is the kind of film Veronica fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The horror overlap is real, but it's the dark emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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    7.Inland Empire (2006)

    7.0 · Horror · Thriller · Mystery · 3h

    Why you'll love it

    Inland Empire shares Veronica's gift for horror — the 2006 film delivers thriller without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    8.Cobweb (2023)

    6.4 · Horror · 1h 28m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes Veronica compelling — the horror, the atmosphere — shows up in Cobweb (2023) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that dark storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    9.Thesis (1996)

    7.5 · Horror · Thriller · 2h 5m

    Why you'll love it

    The horror energy of Veronica is alive in Thesis (1996), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a dark payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    10.Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986)

    6.7 · Crime · Horror · Thriller · 1h 23m

    Why you'll love it

    Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) operates in the same horror as Veronica, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The dark payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Veronica?
Try Hereditary, The Skin I Live In, The Pope's Exorcist—each shares DNA with Veronica while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Veronica?
Veronica (2017) is best described as Horror. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Veronica part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "Veronica Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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