“Everest” is a 2015 biographical adventure film directed by Baltasar Kormákur. It depicts the real-life events of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, focusing on two expedition groups attempting to summit the mountain during a particularly deadly climbing season.

The story follows the experiences of various climbers, guides, and expedition leaders as they face extreme weather conditions, technical challenges, and personal struggles while ascending Everest. Among the main characters are Rob Hall (played by Jason Clarke) and Scott Fischer (played by Jake Gyllenhaal), leaders of two different expedition companies, as well as Beck Weathers (played by Josh Brolin) and Doug Hansen (played by John Hawkes), members of Hall’s team.

As the climbers push towards the summit, they encounter a sudden and fierce storm that threatens their lives. Trapped in the “Death Zone” at high altitude, they must make difficult decisions to survive, including abandoning their summit attempts and helping each other descend safely.

The film portrays the physical and emotional toll of high-altitude mountaineering, as well as the camaraderie and solidarity that can emerge among climbers facing adversity. It also examines the complex dynamics between guides, clients, and the commercialization of Everest expeditions.

“Everest” is based on the book “Into Thin Air” by Jon Krakauer, which recounts the author’s own experiences as a journalist and climber on the ill-fated 1996 expedition. The film blends elements of survival drama, adventure, and human resilience, offering a gripping and harrowing portrayal of one of the deadliest tragedies in Everest’s history.

“The Curse of La Llorona” is a 2019 supernatural horror film directed by Michael Chaves. The story is inspired by the Mexican folklore of La Llorona, also known as the Weeping Woman.

Set in 1973 Los Angeles, the film follows social worker Anna Garcia (played by Linda Cardellini) as she investigates the case of Patricia Alvarez (played by Patricia Velásquez), a mother suspected of child endangerment. Anna becomes entangled in a series of disturbing events when she discovers that Patricia’s children have been targeted by a malevolent spirit known as La Llorona.

According to legend, La Llorona is the ghost of a woman who drowned her own children in a fit of jealousy and despair, and now she roams the earth in search of other children to replace her own. Those who hear her mournful cries are said to be cursed, and their children are at risk of being taken by her.

As La Llorona’s supernatural attacks escalate, Anna seeks help from a disillusioned priest, Father Perez (played by Tony Amendola), who has experience dealing with demonic entities. Together, they race against time to protect Anna’s own children from the vengeful spirit’s deadly intentions.

“The Curse of La Llorona” is a chilling and atmospheric horror film that draws on themes of guilt, motherhood, and the consequences of past sins. It combines jump scares, eerie visuals, and suspenseful storytelling to deliver a terrifying cinematic experience rooted in Latin American folklore.