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Espantaho
2024 supernatural horror film by Chito S. Roño From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Espantaho (lit. 'Scarecrow') is a 2024 Philippine supernatural horror film directed by Chito S. Roño from a screenplay by Chris Martinez.[1] It stars Judy Ann Santos, Lorna Tolentino and Chanda Romero.[2] The film is part of ten official entries to the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival.
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Plot
The film opens on the death of the family patriarch, Pabling. Pabling's daughter, Monet, who is mourning over his death had a seizure and lost consciousness. While unconscious, Monet had a vision of her father warning her not to let "him" into the house.
This film focuses on the traditional funeral rituals and customs at the Lazatin-Henson-Katigbak Mansion (Mexico, Pampanga).[3]
Cast
- Judy Ann Santos as Monet[4]
- Lorna Tolentino as Rosa[5] - mother of Monet
- Chanda Romero as Adele - legal wife of Pabling
- Agung Gede as Evil
- Janice de Belen as Andie - Roy's sister and Monet's half-sister
- JC Santos as Jack - Monet's lover and Keith's father
- Mon Confiado as Roy - Andie's brother and Monet's half-brother
- Nico Antonio as Henri
- Donna Cariaga as Frida
- Kian Co as Keith - son of Monet and Jack
- Eugene Domingo as Georgia
- Tommy Abuel as Prof. Manalastas.[6]
- Archi Adamos as Silvio Madamba
- Junyka Santarin as young Rosa
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Production
On September 12, 2024, Quantum Films in their 20th year anniversary revealed in their social media page their upcoming horror film titled Espantaho with its logo and official cast leading by Judy Ann Santos and Lorna Tolentino. Aside from Santos and Tolentino, Chanda Romero, Mon Confiado, JC Santos, Donna Cariaga, Nico Antonio, Kian Co and Janice de Belen are confirmed to be part cast with Tommy Abuel and Eugene Domingo revealed that have special roles in the film.[7]
The role of Lorna Tolentino was supposed to be played by Vilma Santos. Vilma stated that there was some "problem" on the character and later withdrew from the project to act in Uninvited, which Vilma said is a "dream story".[5][8] This marks Tolentino's return to acting in horror films since 1995's Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara.[9] While Chanda Romero's role was supposed to be played by Charo Santos.[5]
Release
The film was released theatrically on December 25, 2024, as part of the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival.[10] The film also scheduled to premier at Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) in Los Angeles on January 30, 2025.[11]
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