La — Llorona (2019)

Accountability, collective memory, and the "political horrors of the past." 2. The Curse of La Llorona (Hollywood Supernatural Horror)

An aging, paranoid former dictator, Enrique Monteverde, is on trial for genocide. After his acquittal, his home is besieged by protesters. The arrival of a mysterious new indigenous maid, Alma, coincides with supernatural occurrences that suggest the legend of La Llorona has come to exact justice for his past sins. Genre: Political Drama / Horror / Magical Realism. La Llorona (2019)

A major commercial success, grossing $123.1 million worldwide against a modest $9 million budget. The arrival of a mysterious new indigenous maid,

Directed by Jayro Bustamante, this film is widely considered the superior artistic achievement, blending the ghost legend with the real-life horrors of the Guatemalan genocide. Santa Barbara International Film Festival Reddit Review Directed by Jayro Bustamante, this film is widely