The haunting cries of La Llorona will once again return to Halloween Horror Nights when the ancient myths of Latin American folklore come to life at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Stories about La Llorona have not only terrified Latino children for decades, the vengeful ghost in Mexican folklore is quite scary in horror movies.

Grab your blanket, microwave some popcorn and turn off the lights as you watch these 10 horror films based on urban legends.

In Arizona, La Llorona’s legend resonates particularly strongly with Hispanic communities, where the tale is told to warn children to stay away from dangerous waters and to respect the power of ...

Arizona's 10 most enduring legends and spooky stories from Skinwalkers to La Llorona ...

Every culture in the world has its own unique stories of lore and Mexican culture is no exception. The ghost story of La Llorona [translated to mean "The Weeping (or Wailing) Woman"] is well-known ...

Vengeful folklore legend La Llorona makes a rare and early U.S. comic book appearance in 1952's Pre-Code Horror classic The Unseen #9.

Whether La Llorona is held up as a form of resistance against oppression, owning her power or reclaiming the monstrous bruja within, the narratives of the wailing woman have endured for centuries ...

La Llorona’s inclusion at such popular tourist attractions is perhaps representative of the growing influence and recognition of Mexican American culture within the mainstream.

The legend has changed over time and in different regions, but generally La Llorona's name has been mentioned to keep kids behaving, get home before dark, stay away from the rivers at night, and ...