The Curse of La Llorona (2019)
A social worker and her children face the chilling, gritty wrath of a legendary ghost in 1970s Los Angeles.
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.
How intense is The Curse of La Llorona?
The Curse of La Llorona is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What The Curse of La Llorona feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillinggrittyatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Curse of La Llorona
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Is The Curse of La Llorona for you?
Is The Curse of La Llorona scary?
Yes, properly. The Curse of La Llorona is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Curse of La Llorona gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Curse of La Llorona sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Curse of La Llorona OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Curse of La Llorona?
The Curse of La Llorona runs 1h 33m.
Where can I stream The Curse of La Llorona?
The Curse of La Llorona is streaming on Max.
Does The Curse of La Llorona have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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