La Llorona (2019) - A melancholy (metaphorical) ghost story
Title: La Llorona Year: 2019 Director: Jayro Bustamante IMDb score: 6.6/10 Personal score: 7.5/10 Summary: An aging, paranoid war criminal, condemned by the public for his role in the Guatemalan genocide, is confined to his mansion with his faithful wife, daughter and granddaughter. When a new maid enters the household, the general and his family find that the ghosts of his past are reluctant to let his last moments be peaceful. Two-sentence review: A slow burn that doesn't rely on jump scares or gore to get its message across - and the message is worth it. If you're looking for a traditional "ghost story" you might be disappointed, because the supernatural elements are subtle, but the ghosts of the past are very much there. Watch if: You like slow burns You enjoy folk horror You want a movie with a tense atmosphere that doesn't let up You want something a little bit different Don't watch if: You're looking for easy entertainment that doesn't stic...