Film Synopsis
The Curse of the Crying Woman (1963) depicts a young woman who journeys to her family’s remote estate after receiving an unexpected invitation from a mysterious relative. As unsettling rituals, ominous warnings, and long-hidden ambitions surround her arrival, she becomes entangled in an ancient curse rooted in witchcraft and generations of dark family secrets. This Mexican Gothic horror film blends supernatural suspense with folkloric terror, exploring family legacy, obsession, occult power, and the enduring influence of ancient evil.
The Curse of the Crying Woman Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | Indicator BD-ALL/US 2023 | CasaNegra DVD-1/US/OOP 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Mike Liuzza | ||
| Audio Commentary by Morena de Fuego | ||
| The Daughters of La Llorona - Interviews with Julissa de Llano Macedo & Cecilia Fuentes Macedo, Daughters of Actress Rita Macedo | ||
| Daydreams and Nightmares - Interview with Eduardo de la Vega Alfaro on Director Rafael Baledón | ||
| Stills Gallery [CasaNegra] | ||
| Stills Gallery [Indicator] | ||
| “Legendary Actor, Filmmaker Rafael Baledón” - Written by David Wilt | ||
| Biography: Actor Abel Salazar | ||
| Biography: Actor Carlos López Moctezuma | ||
| Biography: Actress Rita Macedo | ||
| Biography: Actress Rosita Arenas | ||
| Theatrical Trailer |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Indicator’s Blu-ray is included in the “Mexico Macabre: Four Sinister Tales from the Alameda Films Vault, 1959-1963” box set with The Black Pit of Dr. M (1959), The Brainiac (1962) and The Witch’s Mirror (1962). It contains a 100-page booklet with writing by José Luis Ortega Torres (“The Reinterpretation of Terror: Cinematográfica ABSA and Mexican Gothic”, 2023), David Wilt (“Mexican Monsters Invade the USA… Slowly”, 2023; “Obituary: Abel Salazar”, 1995), Abraham Castillo Flores (“The Anonymity of the Mexican Monster Makers”, 2023), and Andrew Syder and Dolores Tierney (“Importation/Mexploitation”, 2005); and five art cards.
- CasaNegra’s DVD includes a 16-page booklet with writing by Peter Landau (“Drowned in Tears: The Legend of La Llorona from Folklore to Film”) and a CasaNegra Loteria game card.
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Collector’s guide
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The Daughters of La Llorona (25:36) -
Daydreams and Nightmares (17:43) -
“Legendary Actor, Filmmaker Rafael Baledón” (8 Screens)
| Editions |
Indicator BD 2023
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|---|---|
| Extras | Audio Commentary by Mike Liuzza CasaNegra DVD |
| Audio Commentary by Morena de Fuego Indicator BD | |
| The Daughters of La Llorona - Interviews with Julissa de Llano Macedo & Cecilia Fuentes Macedo, Daughters of Actress Rita Macedo Indicator BD | |
| Daydreams and Nightmares - Interview with Eduardo de la Vega Alfaro on Director Rafael Baledón Indicator BD | |
| Stills Gallery [CasaNegra] CasaNegra DVD | |
| Stills Gallery [Indicator] Indicator BD | |
| “Legendary Actor, Filmmaker Rafael Baledón” - Written by David Wilt CasaNegra DVD | |
| Biography: Actor Abel Salazar CasaNegra DVD | |
| Biography: Actor Carlos López Moctezuma CasaNegra DVD | |
| Biography: Actress Rita Macedo CasaNegra DVD | |
| Biography: Actress Rosita Arenas CasaNegra DVD | |
| Theatrical Trailer Indicator BD |