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La Llorona

2019Movie1 h 37 minNR

HorrorThriller
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic796.8Rotten Tomatoes96%59%

A nerve-racking, deeply unsettling thriller movie about society and history, with standout sound design and direction.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

The past will haunt you.

Accused of the genocide of Mayan people, retired general Enrique is trapped in his mansion by massive protests. Abandoned by his staff, the indignant old man and his family must face the devastating truth of his actions and the growing sense that a wrathful supernatural force is targeting them for his crimes.

Feels like

  • Political Horror
  • Retribution Thriller
  • Guatemalan History
  • Supernatural Folkloric
  • Slow Burn Suspense
  • Haunting Atmosphere
  • Social Justice Allegory
  • Psychological Drama
  • Ghost Story

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Jayro Bustamante
Written by
Jayro Bustamante
Produced by
Jayro Bustamante, Gustavo Matheu
Music by
Pascual Reyes

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Facts

July 25, 2019 · 1 h 37 min · NR

Released
July 25, 2019
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Horror, Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Guatemala, France
Box office
$294,404
Available in
31 countries

Tropes

Keeping the Enemy Close, Villain Protagonist, Embarrassing Damp Sheets +9

  • Keeping the Enemy Close
  • Villain Protagonist
  • Embarrassing Damp Sheets
  • Ghostly Goals
  • Reckless Gun Usage
  • Lack of Empathy
  • Lotus Position
  • Older Hero vs. Younger Villain
  • Parental Marriage Veto
  • Adaptational Heroism
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Our Ghosts Are Different

12 of 74 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream La Llorona?"

Questions about La Llorona

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream La Llorona?

fuboTVPhiloAMC+HooplaCriterionShudderSundance Now

In the United States, La Llorona streams on fuboTV, Philo, AMC+, Criterion, and Shudder, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is La Llorona worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 79). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (64).

Will La Llorona scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching La Llorona?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is La Llorona in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.

What tropes does La Llorona use?

Keeping the Enemy CloseVillain ProtagonistEmbarrassing Damp SheetsGhostly GoalsReckless Gun UsageLack of EmpathyLotus PositionOlder Hero vs. Younger VillainParental Marriage VetoAdaptational HeroismBait-and-SwitchOur Ghosts Are Differentand 62 more

TV Tropes lists 74 tropes for it, including Keeping the Enemy Close, Villain Protagonist, and Embarrassing Damp Sheets.