Ghost stories and films fit in their own genre classification. To enjoy, one must suspend belief and not be concerned with lapses in logical narrative. Overacting and preposterous situations add to the fun. The classics would never pass any rigid critical analysis, that's why they are classics.
The Legend of La Llorona slips into this category. It's obvious from the get-go that this is not a multimillion-dollar production, but it's enjoyable and at times downright scary.
You have the ghost story requirements: vulnerable, yet strong woman, this time featuring the very talented Autumn Reeser who is the only cast member to give a constantly even performance. Alos, you have the befuddled father and the young child in danger of being kidnapped by the evil diaphanous spirit. Throw in some Mexican drug cartel nasties and a couple of over-the-top performances by actors who should know better and you have a what may someday be on the same shelf of those horror films from the 30s and 40s. I'd see it again just to watch Autumn Reeser versus the Witch.
The Legend of La Llorona slips into this category. It's obvious from the get-go that this is not a multimillion-dollar production, but it's enjoyable and at times downright scary.
You have the ghost story requirements: vulnerable, yet strong woman, this time featuring the very talented Autumn Reeser who is the only cast member to give a constantly even performance. Alos, you have the befuddled father and the young child in danger of being kidnapped by the evil diaphanous spirit. Throw in some Mexican drug cartel nasties and a couple of over-the-top performances by actors who should know better and you have a what may someday be on the same shelf of those horror films from the 30s and 40s. I'd see it again just to watch Autumn Reeser versus the Witch.