La Llorona (2019) -

A major commercial success, grossing $123.1 million worldwide against a modest $9 million budget.

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 La Llorona (2019)

Generally negative to mixed; critics often described it as "popcorn fare" relying heavily on predictable jump scares rather than atmospheric dread. Where to Watch: Available for streaming on Prime Video . Comparison Table La Llorona (Guatemala) The Curse of La Llorona (USA) Director Jayro Bustamante Michael Chaves Primary Focus Genocide & Political Justice Jump Scares & Supernatural Action Language Spanish, Mayan-Ixil English, Spanish Atmosphere Slow-burn, oppressive, elegant High-energy, loud, eerie Main Connection Metaphorical use of folklore Direct adaptation of the legend A major commercial success, grossing $123

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. Where to Watch: Available for streaming on Prime Video