Movie Review: The Curse of La Llorona
04/23/19 • 79 min
This month we are releasing a bonus episode on "The Curse of La Llorona" currently in theaters now. Does this movie accurately portray the mythos of La Llorona, Curanderos, and Latinxs? Or does it fall short?
SPOILER ALERT!! Do not listen if you do not want the movie spoiled.
Theme Song by Patrick Mullens
TW: crying woman, child murder, death, and spoilers
This month we are releasing a bonus episode on "The Curse of La Llorona" currently in theaters now. Does this movie accurately portray the mythos of La Llorona, Curanderos, and Latinxs? Or does it fall short?
SPOILER ALERT!! Do not listen if you do not want the movie spoiled.
Theme Song by Patrick Mullens
TW: crying woman, child murder, death, and spoilers
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The Headless Ballerina
Did you know that right across the border in Tijuana existed an amazing, rich, and incredible resort? Patronized by some of the biggest celebrities at the time, Agua Caliente was so incredible that it was the inspiration for Las Vegas! Even though it only existed for a short amount of time, Agua Caliente has left us with some legendary stories, including one about a headless ballerina...
TW: Suicide, alcohol, beheading, random train sounds, and rich people.
Theme song by Patrick Mullens
Story excerpt at the beginning by Paul J. Vanderwood, "Agua Caliente Resort and Casino"
Music from the beginning is Carioca by the Gerry Mulligan Quartet.
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El Cadejo
Attention demon dog lovers, this episode tackles a tale from El Salvador, El Cadejo, a special dog with glowing red eyes and a taste for human souls.
Theme Song by Patrick Mullens
TW: evil dogs, furries, soul stealing, dog attacks, and some talk of dog eating (historical, as if that somehow makes it better, but its brief)
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El Cadejo Book (source)
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