As Guatemala transitions out of a time under military rule, the film focuses on the luxurious residence of aging, retired, and involved General “Enrique” (Julio Diaz). He’s been found guilty and then acquitted of being at the center of widespread abuse, murder, and corruption, but those around him are set on preventing him from facing justice or public accountability. His downfall would bring them down as well. The l…

The opening scenes were genuinely unsettling. This version of events is deeply disturbing and intensely sad; it’s hard to process what you're witnessing. It's my first exposure to a narrative from Guatemala, and the storyline is profoundly upsetting—I dread what might unfold next. The anguish seems like either overwhelming guilt or sheer panic, both create an incredibly unsettling atmosphere. It’s unclear w…

The film *La Llorona* felt too slow for me, but I wouldn't say it’s poorly made. I simply had trouble staying engaged with what was happening; occasionally something would grab my attention, only to lose me again soon after. It’s disappointing because there are positive aspects present. It leans more toward political drama than horror, although the supernatural elements aren’t completely missing—I just expected mo…

The film La Llorona—distinct from "The Curse/Legend of La Llorona"—operates effectively on multiple levels, which could be described as both legendary and historical. Richard Burton’s quote from The Night of the Iguana about existing on different planes of reality seems relevant here. Enrique Monteverde (Julio Díaz), an aging, unwell, and paranoid former Guatemalan dictator—as they often become—is facing trial at …