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The Curse of La Llorona Real Legend Behind the Horror Film Vanity Fair Skip to main contentOpen Navigation Menu MenuStory Saved To revisit this article visit My Profile then View saved stories Close Alert Story select Account CloseSign InSearch SearchHIVEBusinessTechnologyPoliticsThe PlayersHWDMoviesTelevisionAwardsReviewsVANITIESCelebrityFashionBeautyRoyalsCOMPLETE ARCHIVEla llorona FilmThe movie s inspired by hundreds years Mexican lore By Laura Bradley April FacebookTwitterEmailSave StorySave story for later Warner Bros Everett Collection Generations children have grown up afraid a wailing woman whose misdeeds in life left her spirit trapped on Earth where she torments little She stuff legend myth and spooky bedtime origins date back And Friday will make way screen once more Although terrifying figure has not always won over critics that first cemented popular imagination remains as transfixing ever For horror fans ghost-story lovers alike is tale worth knowing varies depending who tells it but gist simple Basically long ago named Maria married rich man with whom eventually had two Then their marriage hit rough patch husband spent less time at home whenever he was paid attention only Eventually sees him another Enraged beyond reason some versions claim drowned immediately regretted crying out Ay mis hijos Translation Oh my or sons sometimes said herself afterward But when arrived heaven gates denied entry banished purgatory until could find lost now known which translates weeping Now says floats near bodies water white funereal gown forever searches Some say kidnaps attacks others cheating husbands Regardless you hear cries directive same run away directly influenced several movies including film Maldici n de la KM Kil metro Mama from Andy Muschietti Guillermo del Toro directed It remake well Argentinean executive-produced latest tackle stars Linda Cardellini non-Hispanic late Latino Much supporting cast however Hispanic according Hollywood Reporter many casting directorial creative choices suggest commitment grounding within Latin American world So far received mixed reviews New York Times Manohla Dargis described efficient than ambitious although added director Michael Chaves delivers classics nicely Every floorboard door Anna sprawling house seems get solo squeaks become shrieks regular visitor haunted unto itself each room bathroom attic basement stage complete flamboyant entrance exit no mistake good number crew making an experience recalled chilling childhood memories Patricia Vel squez plays Alvarez told Bustle junket growing Mexico felt quite real I t really how our parents us do what they want A sample threat Make sure come otherwise gonna didn help Los Angeles there were creepy supernatural occurrences set Half actually does believe we shot might been something Added think just doing right More Great Stories Game recaps Easter eggs references summaries reunions title-sequence-giveaways epic episode demons drugs philandering mutual love masterpieces endured Bob Fosse Gwen Verdon unconventional relationship Review Why Our Planet should be mandatory viewing Loughlin Huffman P R strategies Looking Sign daily newsletter never miss HWD DailyFrom awards race box office everything between entertainment industry’s must-read Enter your e-mail addressSign Up Will used accordance Privacy Policy FacebookTwitterInstagramPinterestYouTube PromotionsNewsletterSubscribeDigital EditionInside Issue Contact VFCustomer ServiceAdvertisingCareersCond Nast StoreReprints PermissionsVF Media KitSitemapAccessibility HelpCond SpotlightDo Not Sell Personal Info Cond All rights reserved Use site constitutes acceptance User Agreement updated Cookie Statement Your California Rights may earn portion sales products are purchased through part Affiliate Partnerships retailers material reproduced distributed transmitted cached except prior written permission Ad Choices CN EntertainmentUnited StatesU K ItalyMexicoSpainFrance