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Monster

ActionComedyFantasy

Duration

1h 59m

Release

24 Dec 1986

Country

Philippines

Language

Filipino

Overview

Two young boys discovered an ancient book in a dilapidated mansion. Unaware, they have unleashed the cursed warrior character in the book upon reading. The bloodthirsty demon went on a killing spree in the darkness of night. Discovering that the murders were done by the halimaw in the book, Kokoy, the protagonist, must act fast to put an end to the unwanted trespasser and protect his home and family. Subsequent to this is a variant story of an ancient jar which dated to a period when the dead were buried in jars. This particular jar was cursed as, a lady believed to be, a witch was killed and buried in it. The witch pledged vengeance in her awakening, thereby freeing her spirit gradually from the jar as it traps anyone who unluckily chances upon the jar.

Plot

A drama director tries his hand at the horror-suspense genre with this twin-story omnibus film; the other film is Christopher De Leon's debut film.

Cast

Ian De LeonGina PareñoMichael De Mesa

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10

Details

Director

Christopher De LeonMario O'Hara

Writers

Uro Q. Dela CruzFrank RiveraMario O'Hara

Awards

8 wins & 8 nominations
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