The Crying Woman (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1933, The Crying Woman is a horror and mystery film directed by Ramón Peón, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Llorona is a figure unique to Mexican folklore -- the wailing spirit of a woman who lost or killed her child and now returns to seek revenge and haunt the living. With its framing story and flashback structure, this film sets forth a couple of variations of the story.
Who’s in it. The Crying Woman stars Ramón Pereda as Dr. Ricardo de Acuna / Capitán Diego de Acuna, Virginia Zurí as Ana Maria de Acuna, Carlos Orellana as Mario - criado and Adriana Lamar as Ana Xiconténcatl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Crying Woman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crying Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crying Woman tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crying Woman (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Crying Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Crying Woman worth watching?
- The Crying Woman holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Crying Woman?
- The Crying Woman stars Ramón Pereda, Virginia Zurí, Carlos Orellana, Adriana Lamar and Alberto Martí.
- When was The Crying Woman released?
- The Crying Woman was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.