The Curse of La Llorona isn't actually a part of The Conjuring Universe despite its two Annabelle-related cameos, says director Michael Chaves. It only became known as the eighth installment in the hit horror franchise, apparently, because of a presenter's unfortunate misunderstanding at a film festival.
Based on Mexican folklore, the '70s-set film, which was released in 2019, centers on Anna (Linda Cardellini), a social worker who wrongly accuses a troubled mother of murdering her young children. With Patricia, the other woman, behind bars, Anna and her kids fall victim to a dark, malevolent force, causing Anna to realize that there was much more to Patricia's case than she realized.
