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The Legend of La Llorona

2022 · 98 min

A jump-scare haunted-holiday chiller that coasts on creepy atmosphere and a familiar folkloric ghost rather than deep dread.

Directed by
Patricia Harris Seeley
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Starring
Autumn Reeser, Antonio Cupo, Danny Trejo
Tagline
Her spirit lives.
Overview
While vacationing in Mexico, a couple discovers their son's disappearance is tied to a supernatural curse.

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Stream in the UK
  • Amazon Prime Video
More options Data from JustWatch
Directed by
Patricia Harris Seeley
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Starring
Autumn Reeser, Antonio Cupo, Danny Trejo
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How it feels

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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • family
  • fate
  • grief
  • survival
  • isolation
Places
  • countryside
  • small town
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror6
Humour1
Realism5
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

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Details

Genres
horror, thriller
Directed by
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Written by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
98 min
Country
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Languages
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