El Regreso de La Llorona

Liana Hassim's "El Regreso de La Llorona" is a fresh take on the La Llorona legend, a vengeful ghost from Mexican folklore that is said to wander near bodies of water.

The legend of La Llorona is often told to warn children to stay away from dangerous waterways, which, similar to other folktales, can truly be scarier than anything in "real life".

To be completely transparent, I assumed that El Regreso de La Llorona was another low-budget horror entry on Tubi, but was pleasantly surprised with the creative twist on the legend, and a fresh cast of up-and-comers.

The film has vibes of the 2006 film Turistas, in addition to callbacks to historically famous "Folk Horror" films.

Next time you're on Tubi, I highly recommend checking this one out!

I recently checked out Liana Hassim's folk horror film "El Regreso de La Llorona" via Amazon Prime, and I've gotta say, it went above and beyond my expectations for an independent horror film!

As someone who has studied folklore across the globe, I remember stumbling across the legend of "La Llorona", which tells the tale of a woman who is said to roam near bodies of water, mourning her children whom she drowned in a jealous rage after discovering her husband was unfaithful to her.

According to IMDb, there have been several entries and attempts to adapt this legend into a film format, and I plan on seeking out the others after viewing this particular one; however, everything about El Regreso de La Llorona is perfect, from the cinematography, the soundtrack, the acting, and not to mention the harsh and sometimes overly graphic scenery.

If you are looking for something different and are a folk horror fan, I highly suggest you check this film out!

From many bad movies I have seen, this certainly beats them all. The only good things I can say about this film is the dark enviroment that works out very well with the terror of the film and the death scenes are ok. The rest of the film doesn't work out very well. The first long minutes of the movie are very boring and the story it tells at the start of the movie has nothing to do with the original legend it's based on. The concept of the legendary spirit of this movie is very different from the original legend. Other film adaptations have the air of the original legend, but this one doesn't. My final rating for this movie is a 2/10.

El Regreso de La Llorona is a subtle tale and one that some might find slow going; however, I promise you that once the redemption aspect kicks in, you are in for one hell of a thrill ride!

La Llorona makes for a gripping story about the voids that never fill and scars that never heal, and also serves as a chilling reference to the folklore history of "The Weeping Woman".

The harsh realities in this film might shock some audience members, but to me, that's what makes this film so powerful, and in the long run, makes it a stand-alone feature.

I normally suggest viewers go into a film blind, however, I recommend that you do a brief history lesson on La Llorona first, and then sit back and enjoy!

*I watched El Regreso de La Llorona via Tubi.

This isn't a horror film but a haunting of revenge stemming from the folklore legend of La Llorona, aka The Weeping Woman.

There is an element of horror in El Regreso de La Llorona, however, I feel that a lot of the "negative" reviews were expecting a straightforward horror movie, which, I think this film offers so much more than that (a remarkable plot for starters).

This is a subtle folk tale and one that some might find to be a slow-burn. The horror lies not in the actions of the dead, but in the injustice of the living.

Seek this out if you are looking for a solid entry to the folklore of La Llorona!