Are you ready to get spooked this Halloween? If you’re looking for some local films to set the mood for a thrilling night, we’ve got you covered.
The eerie season has returned, and Halloween wouldn’t be complete without a dose of spine-tingling fear. If you’re in the mood for some hair-raising movies this month, you’re in the right place.
Mahalika NuMedia has compiled a list of some of the most popular Filipino horror movies to watch this Halloween. Check them out below:
1. Aurora
Director Yam Laranas brings you ‘Aurora,’ a chilling tale of islander Leana and her younger sister Rita. When a fatal shipwreck occurs on their rocky island, they search for missing bodies, only to find the deceased seeking shelter instead. You can catch ‘Aurora’ on Netflix.
2. Eerie
Directed by Mikhail Red, ‘Eerie’ follows a guidance counselor at a Catholic school for girls who gradually unravels the mystery behind a student’s death with the help of a spirit. You can stream ‘Eerie’ on Netflix.
3. Nightshift
In another Yam Laranas creation, ‘Nightshift’ takes you on a nightmarish journey as a young woman’s first day at the morgue turns into a horrific ordeal when the dead bodies show signs of resurrection. Watch ‘Nightshift’ on YouTube.
4. Seklusyon
From director Erik Matti comes ‘Seklusyon,’ a horror film that delves into the lives of aspiring priests sent to a remote convent for seclusion. Soon, a child with miraculous abilities arrives, raising questions about the source of her power. Is it divine or something more sinister?
5. Bliss
Jerrold Tarog’s ‘Bliss’ is a psychological horror story starring Iza Calzado. It follows aging actress Jane, who attempts to direct her first film. However, an on-set accident cripples her, and as she stays home, surrounded by people she suspects may harm her, Jane’s sanity begins to unravel. ‘Bliss’ is available on Netflix.
6. Clarita
Based on real events, Roderick Cabrido’s ‘Clarita’ explores a case of demonic possession in the 1950s. After being apprehended by the police, a woman named Clarita exhibits signs of an invisible assailant’s attack. The police call in a priest to perform an exorcism. You can watch ‘Clarita’ on Apple TV.
7. Feng Shui
Chito S. Roño’s 2004 film ‘Feng Shui’ has become a Pinoy horror classic. It tells the story of a woman who brings home an antique bagua, seemingly bringing her family good luck. However, with each stroke of luck, a loved one meets a tragic end. ‘Feng Shui’ is available on Netflix.
8. Sukob
Another Chito S. Roño classic, ‘Sukob,’ follows two couples who unwittingly trigger the superstitious ‘sukob’ by marrying within the same year of an immediate relative’s death. The curse begins to claim the lives of those around them one by one. You can watch ‘Sukob’ on Apple TV.
9. Kuwaresma
Erik Matti’s ‘Kuwaresma’ centers around a dysfunctional family, as a young man returns home to his strict father and submissive mother after the death of his twin sister. Soon, his twin’s ghost appears to haunt their home. You can stream ‘Kuwaresma’ on Netflix.
10. Banal
Peter Abanna’s ‘Banal’ tells the story of a group of teenagers who decide to trek a sacred mountain during their summer break, only to be greeted by a sinister force lurking in the woods.
This Halloween, immerse yourself in these Filipino horror films that promise to send shivers down your spine.
(JR AMIGO/AI/MNM)