The Curse of La Llorona(2019): Weeping Lady goes Hollywood #36

2024-12-09

This week, Richard and Angeles wade into the murky waters of The Curse of La Llorona (2019)—a film that had all the makings of a terrifying folklore-based fright fest, but somehow got lost in the fog of the Conjuring Universe. We dive deep into this spin-off’s attempt to modernize the iconic Latin American ghost story, exploring what works, what falls flat, and how Hollywood so often misses the mark when adapting cultural legends for mainstream horror. 🌊 In this episode: Full breakdown of The Curse ...

This week, Richard and Angeles wade into the murky waters of The Curse of La Llorona (2019)—a film that had all the makings of a terrifying folklore-based fright fest, but somehow got lost in the fog of the Conjuring Universe.

We dive deep into this spin-off’s attempt to modernize the iconic Latin American ghost story, exploring what works, what falls flat, and how Hollywood so often misses the mark when adapting cultural legends for mainstream horror.

🌊 In this episode:

Full breakdown of The Curse of La Llorona (2019)
The real legend of La Llorona vs. Hollywood’s take
How this movie fits (barely) into the Conjuring Universe
Missed opportunities for cultural depth and authentic scares
Viana’s Review Corner – Her take on spooky crying women and weak parenting decisions
Our spoof ad for Rewind & Unwind Restoration Services: because even haunted tapes deserve a second chance

Whether you’re here for the folklore or just want to hear us scream “WHY?!” at the script, this episode brings the laughs, the lore, and the honest breakdown you deserve.

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