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Halimaw

1986 · 119 min

A creepy, old-fashioned horror double bill that mixes childhood fantasy with folk terror, building unease through shadowy sets and sudden shocks.

Directed by
Christopher de Leon, Mario O'Hara
Genres
Horror
Starring
Ian de Leon, Gina Pareño, Michael De Mesa
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.

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Directed by
Christopher de Leon, Mario O'Hara
Genres
Horror
Starring
Ian de Leon, Gina Pareño, Michael De Mesa
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Tone
  • eeriestrength 3 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • family
  • survival
  • fate
  • guilt
  • freedom
Places
  • home
  • single country house
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
  • anthology
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror8
Humour2
Realism3
Romance1
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
horror
Directed by
Christopher de Leon, Mario O'Hara
Written by
Frank Rivera, Mario O'Hara, Rosauro Q. Dela Cruz
Starring
Ian de Leon, Gina Pareño, Michael De Mesa, Liza Lorena, Lotlot De Leon, Mario O'Hara, Mary Walter, Nora Aunor
Runtime
119 min
Country
Philippines
Languages
Tagalog

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