Random Cool: Universal Resurrects 'La Llorona' For Halloween

By Michael Lopez

It’s hard to believe that Halloween is just two months away. Before you know it, those cheesy costume shops are going to start popping up on every corner and huge bags of candy will overflow the grocery aisles. But what we’re most excited about is Universal Studios Hollywood’s decision to resurrect La Llorona!

Any fan of Latin American ghost stories knows this legend well. A beautiful Mexican woman marries the man of her dreams and they raise two gorgeous kids. After a scandalous affair, she makes the rash decision to drown her own children (and herself)! After the tragedy, it is said that La Llorona appeared, weeping in the woods and looking to snatch new young ones to join her in the afterlife.

Not a pretty tale, but a perfect addition to the Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights. In addition to being stalked by Chucky, Freddy Krueger, and the Texas Chainsaw Massacre guy, you’ll now have the soaking, ghastly spirit of La Llorona to contend with!

Casting for La Llorona is happening next week, so be sure to share this post with your
talented/scary friends.

Scareactor auditions are going down Aug. 17th 6PM - 9 PM at the Globe Theatre for La Llorona, and general scareactors (male/female). You can find more details via Horror Nights' official web site.

Creating Halloween scare fests has been a winning theme park formula for years. And for Universal Studios, it’s worked out even better because they can incorporate the movie world’s most famous monsters into all of their mazes and attractions.

So if you’re in SoCal this October, definitely make some time to check out the Halloween Horror Nights. Just be sure to keep an eye on all of your kids…you wouldn’t want them to get too close to La Llorona!

Source: [Latino Review]

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Tags Cultura, Halloween, Halloween Horror Nights, La Llorona, random cool, Universal Studios