La llorona (US Indicator LE ) (Blu-Ray All Region)

Running time: 74 minutes

Aspect ratio: 1.37:1

Colour/B&W: B&W

Language: Spanish

Subtitles: English; English SDH

Genre: Foreign films, Horror 

MPAA rating: NR (Not Rated)

Studio: Powerhouse Films / Indicator

Format: Blu-ray

Region code: FREE

No. of discs: 1

Director: Ramón Peón

Cast: Ramón Pereda, Virginia Zurí, Carlos Orellana, Adriana Lamar, Alberto Martí

Synopsis

An early horror classic drawn from Mexico’s rich tradition of folklore, La llorona recounts the chilling tale of the ‘wailing woman’ who kills herself and her child before returning to haunt the living. 

Expressionistic, lyrical and atmospheric, Ramón Peón’s film draws on the influence of Universal Pictures’ contemporaneous horror cycle and incorporates elements of period melodrama and romance. This landmark production in the evolution of Mexican cinema has been newly restored from the only surviving film elements, and is presented here with a selection of essential extras.

INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES

• New restoration from the only surviving film element

• Original mono audio

• La llorona: Behind the Scenes (2021): documentary by Viviana García Besné, the producer’s great granddaughter, relaying a personal history of the film

• Video appreciation by Abraham Castillo Flores, head programmer of Mexico’s Morbido Fest (2022)

• Optional English subtitles

• Limited edition exclusive booklet featuring a new essay by Emily Masincup, Peter Conheim on the restoration process, new and archival writing on the film, and an overview of contemporary critical responses

• World premiere on Blu-ray

• Limited edition of 2,000 copies for the US

All extras subject to change