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The Curse of La Llorona

  • 20192019
  • RR
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
49K
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Marisol Ramirez, Jaynee-Lynne Kinchen, and Roman Christou in The Curse of La Llorona (2019)
Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother suspected of child endangerment, a social worker and her own children are drawn into a frightening supernatural realm.
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  • Horror
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Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother suspected of child endangerment, a social worker and her own small kids are soon drawn into a frightening supernatural realm.Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother suspected of child endangerment, a social worker and her own small kids are soon drawn into a frightening supernatural realm.Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother suspected of child endangerment, a social worker and her own small kids are soon drawn into a frightening supernatural realm.

IMDb RATING
5.2/10
49K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,560
124
  • Director
    • Michael Chaves
  • Writers
    • Mikki Daughtry
    • Tobias Iaconis
  • Stars
    • Linda Cardellini
    • Raymond Cruz
    • Patricia Velasquez
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Chaves
  • Writers
    • Mikki Daughtry
    • Tobias Iaconis
  • Stars
    • Linda Cardellini
    • Raymond Cruz
    • Patricia Velasquez
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 637User reviews
    • 231Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 7 nominations

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    How to Survive a Horror Movie in 2019
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    Weekend Box Office | April 26 to 28
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    The Curse Of La Llorona - MRKmusicLLC
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    What We Know About 'The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It' ... So Far
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    What We Know About 'The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It' ... So Far

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    Patricia Velasquez in The Curse of La Llorona (2019)
    Linda Cardellini and Sean Patrick Thomas in The Curse of La Llorona (2019)
    Jaynee-Lynne Kinchen in The Curse of La Llorona (2019)
    Linda Cardellini and Tony Amendola in The Curse of La Llorona (2019)
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    Marisol Ramirez in The Curse of La Llorona (2019)
    Marisol Ramirez, Jaynee-Lynne Kinchen, and Roman Christou in The Curse of La Llorona (2019)

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    Linda Cardellini
    Linda Cardellini
    • Annaas Anna
    Raymond Cruz
    Raymond Cruz
    • Rafaelas Rafael
    Patricia Velasquez
    Patricia Velasquez
    • Patricia Alvarezas Patricia Alvarez
    Marisol Ramirez
    Marisol Ramirez
    • La Lloronaas La Llorona
    Roman Christou
    • Chrisas Chris
    Jaynee-Lynne Kinchen
    Jaynee-Lynne Kinchen
    • Samanthaas Samantha
    Sean Patrick Thomas
    Sean Patrick Thomas
    • Detective Cooperas Detective Cooper
    Tony Amendola
    Tony Amendola
    • Father Perezas Father Perez
    Irene Keng
    Irene Keng
    • Donnaas Donna
    Oliver Alexander
    Oliver Alexander
    • Carlosas Carlos
    Aiden Lewandowski
    Aiden Lewandowski
    • Tomasas Tomas
    Paul Rodriguez
    Paul Rodriguez
    • Officer Claroas Officer Claro
    John Marshall Jones
    John Marshall Jones
    • Mr. Hankinsas Mr. Hankins
    Ricardo Mamood-Vega
    Ricardo Mamood-Vega
    • Perezas Perez
    Jaydan Valdivia
    Jaydan Valdivia
    • Diegoas Diego
    Tinpo Lee
    Tinpo Lee
    • ER Doctoras ER Doctor
    • (as Andrew Tinpo Lee)
    DeLaRosa Rivera
    DeLaRosa Rivera
    • David Garciaas David Garcia
    • (uncredited)
    Sophia Santi
    Sophia Santi
    • Female Customeras Female Customer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Michael Chaves
    • Writers
      • Mikki Daughtry
      • Tobias Iaconis
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    Storyline

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    Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother suspected of child endangerment, a social worker and her own small kids are soon drawn into a frightening supernatural realm. Their only hope to survive La Llorona's deadly wrath may be a disillusioned priest and the mysticism he practices to keep evil at bay, on the fringes where fear and faith collide. —Warner Bros.
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • She Wants Your Children
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence and terror
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Tony Amendola, who portrayed Father Perez in Annabelle (2014), reprises this same role in this film.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 25 mins) Anna's car has a 7-digit California license plate in the 1AAA111 format. The movie is set in 1973 but this format was not used until 1980. Cars in California in 1973 had 6-digit plates in the 111AAA format.
    • Quotes

      Anna Tate-Garcia: You used him as bait?

      Rafael Olvera: No. I used you all as bait.

    • Crazy credits
      La Llorona is heard crying at the end of the closing credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: The Curse of La Llorona (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Arrorró Mi Niño
      Traditional

      Performed by Liliana de Faria

      Courtesy of Lunacreciente Records

    User reviews637

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    The weeping woman
    The story sounded really fascinating and do have an appreciation for horror. The cover looked creepy and the film did look pretty good. 'The Curse of La Llorona' has also been compared to 'The Conjuring' films/universe (with it having the same producers), and being somebody who really liked 'The Conjuring' and its sequel that immediately was enough to get me stoked in seeing it. So was expecting quite a bit in a way, and really did want to like it regardless of its polarising reception.

    Sadly, am going to have to agree with those that didn't care for 'The Curse of La Llorona', emphasis on didn't care for, that doesn't mean outright hate. It is not as bad as has been said by others or a disgrace to film-making, it has its moments/good things. However, it should have been much better and really goes downhill after a promising start. Of 'The Conjuring' universe films, for me only 'The Nun' is worse but only consider this marginally better rather than infinitely so.

    As said, there are good things. The photography is pleasing to look at and has an atmospheric look that one wishes was reflected in the rest of the film, 'The Curse of La Llorona' is not a cheap-looking film and the location is both beautiful and eerie. Also felt that Linda Cardellini and the children acquitted themselves very well here, Cardellini especially is very committed in a role that is far removed from Velma Dinkley and doesn't overact or underplay it (instead she is just right).

    It started off very promisingly, with it being genuinely creepy and suspenseful with a set up that draws one in and intrigues. A few creepy scares early on, and sadly there is quite a big emphasis on moments.

    Because 'The Curse of La Llorona' falls downhill quite badly too early and not only never recovers it also gets progressively worse. There are often complaints regarding horror films of not being enough jump scares or scares in general, there is also such thing as too much of them. The latter is the case here and too many of them are ruined by too obvious build ups to them thanks to very predictably placed, overused and too loud sound effects. There is very little new here either in the scares, there is a seen it all before and much better feel throughout. The dull pacing, especially in the middle, and the overuse of La Llorona herself (looking quite freaky but the characterisation had too much trying-too-hard) kill the suspense and any kind of atmosphere for that matter.

    Morever, 'The Curse of La Llorona' can get very silly in the latter stages, with some truly baffling character behaviours that are facepalm-inducing and an ending that is not just ridiculous and rushed but can be seen from a long way off. The general predictability of most of the film is a big problem here. The rest of the acting is lacking, with Raymond Cruz giving a performance devoid of charisma or energy which gives the impression that he is not lead actor material. The pacing when it all goes downhill is all over the place and goes dead in the too many uneventful stretches in the middle. The dialogue is banal and can sound very awkward, while there is an inexperienced quality to the direction, not the visuals but in generating suspense and atmosphere and making the drama interesting.

    Altogether, promising start but descends into well filmed mediocrity. 4/10
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    • Sep 3, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 19, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • The Children
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Atomic Monster
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $9,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $54,733,739
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $26,347,631
      • Apr 21, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $123,133,739
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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