Saturday, June 05, 2010

Women Scorned | Pick of the Week | Tucson Weekly

Women Scorned | Pick of the Week | Tucson Weekly


From a sadistic man who haunts young teens' dreams, to a machete-wielding juggernaut wearing a hockey mask, scary figures have played a vital role in folk tales and horror stories for centuries.

Witness La Llorona (Weeping Woman), a Spanish story that has been a part of the culture dating back to the days of the conquistadors.

The legend of La Llorona focuses on a beautiful woman who lives in a poverty-infested village. She is waiting to find the perfect man to share her life with, and is pursued by hordes of men, but believes none of them match up to her standards.

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