El Regreso de La Llorona

"El Regreso de La Llorona is a real horror movie, not a stupid slasher flick."

The way that they used the idea of La Llorona to explore that experience, and the experience to explore the story of La Llorona, is the true purpose of art.

I don't know what else to call this movie, but "horror" is just too small a word for it.

El Regreso de La Llorona focuses more on the terrors and acts of atrocity that humans are perfectly capable of without the help of supernatural evil.

Our greatest fears are those that we create ourselves. In this case, La Llorona is a vengeful consequence born from the darkest depths of sadness and loss.

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!

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!

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!

El Regreso De La Llorona is a title that was randomly generated as a watch option to me via Tubi recently, and the premise looked promising, so I checked it out!

Prior to the viewing I did some research on the folklore of La Llorona (The Weeping Woman), which according to La Llorona's legend it involves a woman who is said to have drowned her children in a fit of rage over her husband's infidelity. This act leads to her eternal punishment: wandering the earth searching for her lost children.

She is often depicted as a ghostly figure in a white dress, weeping and wailing as she seeks her children near water.

Wow, sounds like a someone I would NEVER want to cross paths with, and once you see this film, you'll have the same feeling!

The acting is fresh and the locations are stunning, which makes you feel at ease, until you're ripped out of your seat with pure terror!

Check it out on Tubi, and avoid the spoilers!