The Haunting of La Llorona

In 1970s Los Angeles, a social worker and her two children are drawn into a terrifying supernatural affair when they ignore the eerie warning of a troubled mother suspected of child endangerment. They soon discover a grim fate awaits them if they don't solve the mystery of a vengeful spirit known as La Llorona, who is seen weeping and stalking the night. The spirit is said to have drowned her children and now seeks to take others in their place.

The film received generally negative reviews from critics, who criticized its predictable plot, reliance on jump scares, and perceived lack of originality within the horror genre. However, it found moderate success at the box office, appealing to audiences looking for a supernatural fright.

• Relies too heavily on familiar horror tropes and jump scares.

• The performance of Linda Cardellini is praised but can't save the film.

• Lacks originality and fails to offer a fresh take on the La Llorona myth.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a predictable but occasionally frightening horror movie. While some enjoyed the suspense and the atmosphere, many felt it was overly reliant on jump scares and didn't offer much in the way of a unique story.

This film is part of The Conjuring Universe, with a brief cameo by Tony Amendola as Father Perez from Annabelle (2014).