The Wailing (Spanish: El llanto) is a 2024 psychological horror[1] film directed by Pedro Martín-Calero and written by Martín Calero and Isabel Peña.

[3] The Wailing had its world premiere in the official competition of the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival on 25 September 2024.

[2][14] Jonathan Romney of ScreenDaily wrote that "a strong feminist angle gives the film a powerful currency" "and the three young leads are compelling in different ways".

[4] Raquel Hernández Luján of HobbyConsolas gave the film 60 points ('acceptable'), praising "the performances, the atmosphere and the directing job" but pointing out as its main flaw the screenplay "that is not clear about where it is going... or at least how to guide the viewers to the final conclusion".

[15] Andrea G. Bermejo of Cinemanía rated the film 4 out of 5 stars, considering that the viewer will have a great time with this "elevated horror" reminiscent of It Follows "featuring an underlying thesis about violence against women".