The curse of la llorona is a popular legend in Latin American folklore. It tells the story of a woman who, after being betrayed by her husband, drowns her children in a fit of rage and sorrow. Upon realizing what she has done, she is consumed by guilt and despair and drowns herself as well. Since then, it is said that her spirit wanders rivers and lakes, crying out for her lost children, and anyone who hears her weeping is doomed to suffer a similar fate. The legend of la llorona has been passed down through generations and has become deeply ingrained in many Latin American cultures. The tale serves as a cautionary tale for children, warning them of the dangers of disobedience and the consequences of their actions.
Then Anna gets a tragic phone call in the way-too-early AM from her boss telling her to get down to the L.A. River flood channel, where the cops have found the Alvarez boys dead. Anna takes her kids with her but parks a good way back from the crime scene, telling Chris to make sure they both stay in the car – like that’s gonna happen.
Anna chalks it up to a bad day week month year and then Cooper asks her to review the case file and then talk to Patricia to find out what the hell happened. Anna and Raf show up just in the nick of time, Raf slides his cross made of the à rboles de fuego to Anna and she kills the already dead La Llorona with it, disintegrating the Weeping Woman into millions of visual effects debris particles.
The tale serves as a cautionary tale for children, warning them of the dangers of disobedience and the consequences of their actions. Over the years, the curse of la llorona has been adapted into various forms of media, including books, movies, and even haunted house attractions. One of the most well-known adaptations is the 2019 horror film titled "The Curse of La Llorona," which tells the story of a social worker who finds herself and her children targeted by the vengeful spirit.
The Curse of La Llorona Ending Explained
We examine the ghastly conclusion to The Curse of La Llorona and what it means for the future of The Conjuring franchise!
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This article contains spoilers for The Curse of La Llorona.
The ever-evolving Conjuring universe has slowly grown into over a billion-dollar franchise, which is even more impressive for a series of R-rated horror films. Up until this point, The Conjuring universe has effectively been able to predict which monsters and demonic entities from its core films are deserving of spin-offs and deeper looks, but The Curse of La Llorona takes a decidedly different approach. The Curse of La Llorona’s demonic “Weeping Woman” gets her origins from Mexican folklore, rather than some pre-existing Conjuring film.
La Llorona may market itself as a standalone entry, but it does occupy a space in the same universe as Annabelle, Valak the Nun, and the Crooked Man. While The Curse of La Llorona can be enjoyed without any previous knowledge from The Conjuring franchise, it still presents a supernatural story full of twists and surprises. So for those of you that are still scratching their heads over The Curse of La Llorona’s ending, here’s a helpful explanation of how this terrifying horror is defeated.
Social worker and single mother, Anna Tate-Garcia (Linda Cardellini), starts to become suspicious when one of her cases, the Alvarez family, succumbs to particularly unnerving circumstances. Anna can’t quite shake what she witnesses and as she heads further down this rabbit hole, she begins to realize that there’s something far more sinister going on here than a case of child abuse and neglectful parenting. It’s not long until Anna makes connections between the disturbing scene she encountered and the recent strangeness that’s been affecting her own family.
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As Anna and her two children become increasingly susceptible to the same dark forces that led to Patricia Alvarez discovering her sons drowned in a river, Anna becomes desperate for answers and consults some unconventional help in the form of a spiritual faith healer, Rafael Olvera (Raymond Cruz), and Father Perez (who last popped up in Annabelle) to figure out how to defeat the ghostly “Weeping Woman” that is La Llorona. Anna continues to race for answers and keep her children safe, but when she discovers that La Llorona has attached herself to her family (thanks to a vengeful Patricia Alvarez who prayed to La Llorona to murder the kids! Dayum.), she’s pushed to a dire place in order to survive.
Olvera resorts to a series of drastic methods in his attempts to eliminate La Llorona. The tools in his arsenal include the sanctified tears of the “Weeping Woman” and the seeds of the “fire tree,” an element that La Llorona is vulnerable to since these trees were the one “witness” to her crimes against her children. All of these tactics are temporarily helpful, as well as Llorona’s necklace, which is able to briefly cloud her judgment, but in the end it’s a mix of La Llorona’s lore and brute force that ends her. Anna is able to stab La Llorona in the heart with a cross that’s made out of the “fire tree.” It may seem a little ridiculous, but it’s a conclusion that at least does its homework and makes more sense than the bonkers blood of Jesus solution to The Nun.
The Curse of La Llorona goes out on an uplifting note, unlike some of the other offerings in The Conjuring universe, and while it certainly seems like the terror of the “Weeping Woman” has been put to rest, it’s not impossible that she could return to plague children in future films.
Then again, Ed and Lorraine Warren have a daughter too, and even if La Llorona may be vanquished, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t other demonic entities out there that are hungry for children. In fact, we think that’s the plot of the very next movie…
While the cop takes Patricia away, Anna takes the boys to the local mission, where she does her best to comfort them, promising they’ll be safe there. She notices burn marks on the boys’ wrists that they’re quick to hide. The abuse is worse than Anna thought and she’s reluctant to leave them behind. But of course she does, and of course La Llorona shows up that night in all her creepy, now-you-see-her-now-you-don’t glory, luring the boys out of bed and kidnapping them.
The film capitalizes on the fear associated with the legend, using jump scares, eerie sound design, and dark visuals to create a sense of unease and suspense. It also explores themes of motherhood, guilt, and redemption, delving into the emotional journey of the protagonist as she tries to protect her children from the wrath of la llorona. While the curse of la llorona may be seen as nothing more than a spooky legend to some, it holds deep cultural significance for many Latin American communities. It reflects the values and fears of the people, reminding them of the importance of family, the consequences of one's actions, and the power of storytelling. The legend continues to be passed down from generation to generation, keeping the curse of la llorona alive in the hearts and minds of many..
Reviews for "The Dark Side of Motherhood: La Llorona as a Symbol of Female Desperation"
- John - 1 star
I found "Glance at the Curse of La Llorona" to be an extremely disappointing film. The storyline was weak and lacked depth, with no character development whatsoever. The scares were predictable and not at all scary. The whole movie felt like a cheap attempt to cash in on the success of other horror films, without putting in any effort to create something original. I would not recommend wasting your time or money on this film.
- Jane - 2 stars
"Glance at the Curse of La Llorona" had potential but failed to deliver. The acting was subpar and the dialogue felt forced and unnatural. The scares were repetitive and lacked any real impact. The film had a lot of potential to explore the folklore and create a truly haunting atmosphere, but it fell flat. Overall, I was disappointed with the outcome and would not watch it again.
- Mike - 2 stars
I was really looking forward to "Glance at the Curse of La Llorona," but it let me down. The pacing was all over the place, making it hard to feel invested in the story. The scares were mostly jump scares, which became repetitive and lost their effect. The characters were underdeveloped, making it hard to care about their fates. The film felt like a missed opportunity and left me feeling unsatisfied.