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Inheritance comes with a haunting legacy in this Mexican folk horror classic.

THE CURSE OF THE CRYING WOMAN

1961 · 1h 14m · NR · Thriller / Horror · IMDB TMDB

A young woman inherits a mansion, only to discover that it is haunted by witches and evil spirits.

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What is The Curse of the Crying Woman about?

The Curse of the Crying Woman is a 1961 Mexican thriller and horror film directed by Rafael Baledón about a young woman who inherits a mansion, only to discover it is haunted by witches and evil spirits.

Programmer's Pick

Folk horror meets family drama in a mansion overrun with witches and evil spirits—Mexico never looked so menacing. Rafael Baledón delivers a tight, 74-minute supernatural showcase brimming with apparitions and old-dark-house chills. Come for the haunted inheritance, stay for the shrieks echoing through its haunted halls.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In The Curse of the Crying Woman, a young woman unexpectedly inherits a grand mansion tucked deep within the Mexican countryside. With her new home comes an unsettling welcome: the mansion is steeped in supernatural occurrences and haunted by both witches and malevolent spirits. As she settles in, she confronts eerie apparitions and the chilling presence of dark magic, all while attempting to unravel the secrets lurking in the shadows of her inheritance. Infused with Mexican folklore and classic horror elements, this film sets an atmospheric stage where the line between family legacy and supernatural curse grows ever thinner.

Details & Specs

Director
Rafael Baledón
Writers
Rafael Baledón, Fernando Galiana
Release
1961
Runtime
1h 14m
Country
Mexico
Language
Spanish
Genres
Thriller, Horror
Also Known As
La casa embrujada

Why This Matters

This 1961 Mexican horror film, directed by Rafael Baledón, adapts the legend of 'la llorona,' showcasing the integration of Mexican folklore into the horror genre.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Rafael Baledón Writers: Rafael Baledón +1 more
Rosita Arenas Rosita Arenas Amelia Abel Salazar Abel Salazar Jaime Rita Macedo Rita Macedo Selma Carlos López Moctezuma Carlos López Moctezuma Juan Enrique Lucero Enrique Lucero Dr. Daniel Jaramillo MS Mario Sevilla Police Captain Julissa Julissa Stagecoach Passenger

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Why Cult

Folk Horror Mexico

A prime slice of Mexican folk horror, weaving local legend and supernatural dread into a chilling tale.

Witches and Hauntings

The mansion isn’t just haunted—it's crawling with witches, evil spirits, and ghostly apparitions.

Haunted Inheritance

An inheritance with strings attached: a young woman faces the terrors lurking in her ancestral home.

Old Dark House Atmosphere

Classic horror set in a shadowy mansion, complete with towers, basements, and midnight screams.

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Threat File

Trigger

Young woman inherits a mansion

Threat

Haunting by witches and evil spirits

Effect

Supernatural terror and apparitions in the mansion

Setting

Mexican mansion

Questions from the Vault

When was The Curse of the Crying Woman released? +

The Curse of the Crying Woman was released in 1961.

Who directed The Curse of the Crying Woman? +

The Curse of the Crying Woman was directed by Rafael Baledón.

How long is The Curse of the Crying Woman? +

The Curse of the Crying Woman has a runtime of 74 minutes.

What genre is The Curse of the Crying Woman? +

The Curse of the Crying Woman is a thriller and horror film.

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