The dull pacing, especially in the middle, and the overuse of La Llorona herself (looking quite freaky but the characterisation had too much trying-too-hard) kill the suspense and any kind of atmosphere for that matter. There is very little new here either in the scares, there is a seen it all before and much better feel throughout. The latter is the case here and too many of them are ruined by too obvious build ups to them thanks to very predictably placed, overused and too loud sound effects. There are often complaints regarding horror films of not being enough jump scares or scares in general, there is also such thing as too much of them. Because 'The Curse of La Llorona' falls downhill quite badly too early and not only never recovers it also gets progressively worse. A few creepy scares early on, and sadly there is quite a big emphasis on moments. It started off very promisingly, with it being genuinely creepy and suspenseful with a set up that draws one in and intrigues. Also felt that Linda Cardellini and the children acquitted themselves very well here, Cardellini especially is very committed in a role that is far removed from Velma Dinkley and doesn't overact or underplay it (instead she is just right). The photography is pleasing to look at and has an atmospheric look that one wishes was reflected in the rest of the film, 'The Curse of La Llorona' is not a cheap-looking film and the location is both beautiful and eerie.
Of 'The Conjuring' universe films, for me only 'The Nun' is worse but only consider this marginally better rather than infinitely so. However, it should have been much better and really goes downhill after a promising start. It is not as bad as has been said by others or a disgrace to film-making, it has its moments/good things. Sadly, am going to have to agree with those that didn't care for 'The Curse of La Llorona', emphasis on didn't care for, that doesn't mean outright hate. So was expecting quite a bit in a way, and really did want to like it regardless of its polarising reception.
'The Curse of La Llorona' has also been compared to 'The Conjuring' films/universe (with it having the same producers), and being somebody who really liked 'The Conjuring' and its sequel that immediately was enough to get me stoked in seeing it. The cover looked creepy and the film did look pretty good. The story sounded really fascinating and do have an appreciation for horror.
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