The Cry (La Llorona) (2007)

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Release Date: May 2, 2008 Wide

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Venture capitalist-turned-independent filmmaker Bernadine Santistevan leaves behind the world of high-risk investments to craft this supernatural thriller based on the Latino legend of La Llorona - a Medea-like entity who was said to have drowned her children, and whose lingering grief was so powerful that it transcended death. A young mother (Adriana Dominguez) living in New York City has fallen under the deadly spell of La Llorona, and now as a pair of detectives race (Christian Camargo and

R, 1 hr. 20 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Horror

Directed By: Bernadine Santistevan

Written By: Bernadine Santistevan, Monique Salazar

In Theaters: May 2, 2008 Wide

On DVD: Jun 3, 2008

Monterey Media Co.

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La Llorona is a great, powerful and meaningful myth, and you'd be hard-pressed to find better inspiration for a horror film. Sadly, this isn't the film that does the subject matter justice.

May 2, 2008 Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine

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Sara Maria Vizcarrondo

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The story was interesting, but the movie itself was kinda boring. I think they could've done more with it.

October 6, 2009

Erin Collins

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Um, interesting? Somewhat watchable, but there was just too much "dead air". Really, I am giving this a 2.5 because Dexter's Bro is in it. I dont know why the Llorna was in NY..

July 19, 2008