The Vengeance of the Crying Woman (1974) movie poster

The Vengeance of the Crying Woman

Santo y Mantequilla Nápoles en la venganza de La Llorona

1974 ·1h 27m · ★ 5.4 (19)

Santo and Mantequilla Nápoles team up to end the curse of La Llorona by getting ahold of a special medallion. Unfortunately, La Llorona escapes in the process.

Why it matters

A pulpy mash-up of lucha libre action and Mexican folklore horror that delivers campy thrills with a supernatural bite.

  • Santo, the silver-masked wrestling icon, anchors this cult favorite with charismatic physicality and genre-crossing appeal.
  • La Llorona’s curse taps into deeply rooted Mexican ghost story traditions, blending folk horror with pulpy supernatural spectacle.
  • Practical effects and stunt work lean into 1970s grindhouse charm—watch for the inventive, low-budget creature moments.
  • Perfect for fans of regional horror, lucha libre cinema, and anyone craving a slice of vintage, culturally specific genre mash-up.
4 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
0
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
40
Creature
18
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
0
Survival
33

Phobia triggers

Religious Imagery

TMDB Keywords

based on myths, legends or folkloreel santolucha libremasked wrestlermexicomixed martial arts (mma)supernatural beingwrestling

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