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The Curse of La Llorona

The Curse of La Llorona

She wants your children.

20195.71h 33m

Overview

In 1970s Los Angeles, the legendary ghost La Llorona is stalking the night -- and the children. Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother, a social worker and her own kids are drawn into a frightening supernatural realm. Their only hope of surviving La Llorona's deadly wrath is a disillusioned priest who practices mysticism to keep evil at bay.

Directed by Michael Chaves
Written by Mikki Daughtry, Tobias Iaconis
Produced by James Wan, Gary Dauberman, Emile Gladstone
Box OfficeBudget: $9.0MRevenue: $123.2M

Top Cast

Linda Cardellini

Linda Cardellini

Anna Tate-Garcia

Raymond Cruz

Raymond Cruz

Rafael Olvera

Patricia Velásquez

Patricia Velásquez

Patricia Alvarez

Roman Christou

Roman Christou

Chris Garcia

Jaynee-Lynne Kinchen

Jaynee-Lynne Kinchen

Samantha Garcia

Marisol Ramirez

Marisol Ramirez

La Llorona

Sean Patrick Thomas

Sean Patrick Thomas

Detective Cooper

Tony Amendola

Tony Amendola

Father Perez

Oliver Alexander

Oliver Alexander

Carlos

Aiden Lewandowski

Aiden Lewandowski

Tomas

Themes & Keywords

mexicosibling relationship1970sreligion and supernaturalsupernaturalgrieving widowerpriestlos angeles, californiasingle motherdead childrenfolkloresupernatural horrormexican folklorechildren in dangerhorrorbrother and sisterchild protective services

About The Curse of La Llorona

The Curse of La Llorona is a horror film released in 2019 exploring themes of mexico, sibling relationship, 1970s, religion and supernatural, supernatural, grieving widower. Directed by Michael Chaves, it stars Linda Cardellini, Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velásquez. In 1970s Los Angeles, the legendary ghost La Llorona is stalking the night -- and the children. Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother, a social worker and her own kids are drawn into a frightening supernatural realm. Their only hope of surviving La Llorona's deadly wrath is a disillusioned priest who practices mysticism to keep evil at bay.

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