While the country had experimented with the format before, it wasn’t until 1984 that the Philippines really got a handle on the Anthology format. Already perfected in Britain through the stellar works of Amicus Studios as well as the US with George A. Romero’s masterclass in “CreepShow,” three big directors in the genre, Ishmael Bernal (“City After Dark”), Emmanuel Horlaza (“Dugo ng Vampira”) and Peque Gallaga (“Tiyanak”) created a massive hit in their homeland that started a franchise which has extended into one of the longest-running series in the genre as a whole.
The first story, “Baso”, isn’t necessarily the fastest-paced entry for an anthology opener but was enjoyable nonetheless. Arriving at a friends’ house, friends Johnny (Joel Torre), Paolo (Rey Abellana) and Girlie (Arlene Murloch) decide to pass the time playing a game known as Spirit of the glass, which puts them in contact with a trio of spirits.
The first story, “Baso”, isn’t necessarily the fastest-paced entry for an anthology opener but was enjoyable nonetheless. Arriving at a friends’ house, friends Johnny (Joel Torre), Paolo (Rey Abellana) and Girlie (Arlene Murloch) decide to pass the time playing a game known as Spirit of the glass, which puts them in contact with a trio of spirits.
- 7/16/2020
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
After the success of their previous installment, Philippine directing team Pegue Gallaga and Lore Reyes returned for their second turn at the popular anthology series. Released a year after the second entry, rather than take the gap that occurred between part one and part two, this third film in the series keeps the same tone and sense of fun as what had been in place from the first films.
Yaya
After moving into a new house, Lydia and her daughter Tanya become concerned something is in the house with them when they find their housekeeper scared out of her mind and raving about the grandchild not being safe. Realizing that she’s become the target of a vile Yaya spirit, she resorts to desperate measures to keep her child safe from the evil spirit.
This is an extremely effective way to start the film off. Within the first few minutes,...
Yaya
After moving into a new house, Lydia and her daughter Tanya become concerned something is in the house with them when they find their housekeeper scared out of her mind and raving about the grandchild not being safe. Realizing that she’s become the target of a vile Yaya spirit, she resorts to desperate measures to keep her child safe from the evil spirit.
This is an extremely effective way to start the film off. Within the first few minutes,...
- 3/21/2019
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
What? You guys don't know what a friggin' Aswang is? Let's put it this way... this breed of vampire doesn't brood, doesn't dress in hip clothing, and they certainly don't sparkle. Read on for the first details on Tiktik The Aswang Chronicles!
This new Filipino film from director Erik Matti stars Dingdong Dantes, Lovi Poe, Joey Marquez, Janice De Belen, Ramon Bautista, Roi Vinzon, Lj Reyes, Mike Gayoso and Rina Reyes, and will be released in the Philippines on October 17th, 2012.
Synopsis
Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles is the first feature-length Filipino movie entirely shot on green screen. Only the houses and vehicles are real. All the backgrounds, including trees, mountains and creatures were laboriously and painstakingly realized using the latest computer technology. It honors the genre’s traditions without taking itself too seriously as it combines honest-to-goodness scares with irreverent Pinoy wit and humor.
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This new Filipino film from director Erik Matti stars Dingdong Dantes, Lovi Poe, Joey Marquez, Janice De Belen, Ramon Bautista, Roi Vinzon, Lj Reyes, Mike Gayoso and Rina Reyes, and will be released in the Philippines on October 17th, 2012.
Synopsis
Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles is the first feature-length Filipino movie entirely shot on green screen. Only the houses and vehicles are real. All the backgrounds, including trees, mountains and creatures were laboriously and painstakingly realized using the latest computer technology. It honors the genre’s traditions without taking itself too seriously as it combines honest-to-goodness scares with irreverent Pinoy wit and humor.
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- 7/5/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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