The hits just
keep on coming! “The Curse of La Llorona” is actually a slight spin-off of “The
Conjuring” series. It is based on an old Mexican folktale that I would rather
not spoil for those of you who are not familiar with how the story goes, as
that alone can be a discovery for unfamiliar audiences. Like all of the horror
movies that have released thus far in 2019, this one begins with a depiction of
the original tale before jumping hundreds of years forward.
Set in 1973, the movie follows a female child services agent Anna (played by the beautiful Linda Cardellini, whom you should recall from her role in "Green Book") whose job is to make sure children are saved from unhealthy households and cared for more appropriately. When one particular case hits too close to home, Anna finds her family in the very middle of a situation that mirrors so many she has worked on before. That’s when the thrills come fast and often.
The Curse of La Llorona is another cinematographic beauty. The cut-aways work wonders to both draw in viewers’ attention and set up the several shock moments that are plentiful throughout. As with any horror movie, there are a handful of plot jumps made to push the storyline forward. But, that’s why most of us watch horror films- more so for the frights and less so for the plot development. The film lasts a very manageable 95 minutes and leaves no room for much in the form of distractions or filler scenes. What’s more, the ending is another more satisfying one than many other endings we’ve seen from this genre, although, it may seem like it comes more abruptly than we are used to. Another solid horror movie contribution of 2019, The Curse of La Llorona gets 3 reps out of 5 from this horror movie buff. And I most CERTAINLY recommend watching it in theatres, particularly iMax or Dolby, as the moments of fright certainly benefit from the big screen.
Have you come face to face with La Llorona yet? Or are you still too scared from your childhood stories thereof to face the demon?
Set in 1973, the movie follows a female child services agent Anna (played by the beautiful Linda Cardellini, whom you should recall from her role in "Green Book") whose job is to make sure children are saved from unhealthy households and cared for more appropriately. When one particular case hits too close to home, Anna finds her family in the very middle of a situation that mirrors so many she has worked on before. That’s when the thrills come fast and often.
The Curse of La Llorona is another cinematographic beauty. The cut-aways work wonders to both draw in viewers’ attention and set up the several shock moments that are plentiful throughout. As with any horror movie, there are a handful of plot jumps made to push the storyline forward. But, that’s why most of us watch horror films- more so for the frights and less so for the plot development. The film lasts a very manageable 95 minutes and leaves no room for much in the form of distractions or filler scenes. What’s more, the ending is another more satisfying one than many other endings we’ve seen from this genre, although, it may seem like it comes more abruptly than we are used to. Another solid horror movie contribution of 2019, The Curse of La Llorona gets 3 reps out of 5 from this horror movie buff. And I most CERTAINLY recommend watching it in theatres, particularly iMax or Dolby, as the moments of fright certainly benefit from the big screen.
Have you come face to face with La Llorona yet? Or are you still too scared from your childhood stories thereof to face the demon?
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