Valencia - Chapter I

About This Movie

Valencia - Chapter I is a tense little horror piece, you know? The pacing really nails that creeping dread, especially in the quiet moments where Alice's isolation is palpable. The atmosphere is thick with tension, and you can almost feel the weight of the darkness closing in around her. De Jesús does a decent job with practical effects - they lend a certain rawness to the scares that CGI just can't replicate. The sense of being watched is almost suffocating, and Alice's performances reflect that anxiety well. It's not groundbreaking, but there's a certain charm in its simplicity - just a babysitter, a baby, and a lurking threat. It’s more about atmosphere than jump scares, which is refreshing.

Tense pacing builds a gripping atmosphere.Practical effects add a raw edge to the horror.Strong performance from the lead actress.