The Wailer

The Wailer

The Legend of La Llorona

Directed by Andrés Navia

Produced by Laguna Productions, Skyline Films

200690 min6.8 / 10

A supernatural horror film rooted in Mexican folklore where stranded students encounter the vengeful spirit of La Llorona in a town haunted by past tragedy.

On their way to Mexico, six students are stranded in a small town where years before a tragedy took place.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Wailer end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is The Wailer scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Is The Wailer sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is The Wailer easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is The Wailer violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity23

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise96

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Wailer

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Wailer

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Wailer, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Wailer, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Wailer, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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