Espantaho
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| Directed by | Chito S. Roño |
| Screenplay by | Chris Martinez |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Espantaho (lit. 'Scarecrow') is an upcoming Philippine supernatural horror film written by Chris Martinez and directed by Chito S. Roño.[1] It stars Judy Ann Santos and Lorna Tolentino.[2] The film is part of the ten official entry of the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival.
Cast
[edit]- Judy Ann Santos[3]
- Lorna Tolentino[4]
- Janice de Belen
- JC Santos
- Chanda Romero
- Mon Confiado
- Nico Antonio
- Donna Cariaga
- Kian Co
- Eugene Domingo
- Tommy Abuel
Production
[edit]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.[5]
Release
[edit]The film will be released theatrically on December 25, 2024, as part of the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Asis, Salve (August 4, 2024). "Feng Shui ni Kris ginagawan na ng series; direk Chito wala nang gana sa horror" [Feng Shui of Kris is on the works as a series; director Chito was tired in horror]. The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ Bonoan, Reggee (September 4, 2024). "Juday mananakot sa horror movie na 'Espantaho', ilalaban sa 2024 MMFF?". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ Deveza, Reyma (October 16, 2024). "Judy Ann Santos stars in new horror movie with Lorna Tolentino". News.ABS-CBN.com. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ PEP, Troika (September 11, 2024). "Cast Reveal: Judy Ann Santos at Lorna Tolentino bida sa Espantaho". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (September 13, 2024). "Judy Ann Santos, Lorna Tolentino to team up for new horror film". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ "Metro Manila Film Festival announces last 5 official entries for 2024 edition". Rappler. Retrieved October 22, 2024.