La Llorona (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1991, La Llorona is a horror film directed by Renato Gutiérrez.
What it’s about. In César Miguel Rondón's adaptation, a different origin story is presented. The fisherman Ismael (Félix Loreto) is unfaithful to his wife Cayita (Ana Karina) with a witch, Carmelina (Ileana Aloma). She swears revenge when she sees Ismael return to Cayita's arms and casts a curse that will cause the fisherman's death, setting his house on fire. Faced with the tragic event, Cayita, frightened, screams and begs the townspeople for help to save her son, who was inside the house when the fire started. Cayita's son dies alongside Ismael. It is then that she, crazed with grief, cries out for her son for eternity.
Who’s in it. La Llorona stars Ana Karina Manco as Carmelina, Feliz Loreto as Ismael, Pedro Durán and Flor Núñez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, La Llorona has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Llorona page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Llorona tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Llorona (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La Llorona change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La Llorona worth watching?
- La Llorona holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La Llorona?
- La Llorona stars Ana Karina Manco, Feliz Loreto, Pedro Durán, Flor Núñez and Carlos Cruz.
- When was La Llorona released?
- La Llorona was released in 1991.