(2019) - La Llorona

Directed by Michael Chaves and produced by James Wan, this film was marketed as part of The Conjuring Universe, though it has occasionally been retconned by producers as a standalone entry. IMDb News Wikipedia

In 2019, two distinct films titled La Llorona were released, offering vastly different takes on the famous Latin American legend of the "Weeping Woman." While both center on a mother whose children are in peril from a vengeful spirit, one is a mainstream Hollywood supernatural horror, and the other is a critically acclaimed Guatemalan political drama. La Llorona (2019)

Highly praised for its social commentary on indigenous rights, misogyny, and historical trauma. It is part of the Criterion Collection . Directed by Michael Chaves and produced by James

A major commercial success, grossing $123.1 million worldwide against a modest $9 million budget. It is part of the Criterion Collection

An aging, paranoid former dictator, Enrique Monteverde, is on trial for genocide. After his acquittal, his home is besieged by protesters. The arrival of a mysterious new indigenous maid, Alma, coincides with supernatural occurrences that suggest the legend of La Llorona has come to exact justice for his past sins. Genre: Political Drama / Horror / Magical Realism.

Accountability, collective memory, and the "political horrors of the past." 2. The Curse of La Llorona (Hollywood Supernatural Horror)