Nokturno
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| Directed by | Mikhail Red |
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| Produced by | Mikhail Red |
| Starring | Nadine Lustre |
| Edited by | Nikolas Red |
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| Distributed by | Viva Films Amazon MGM Studios |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Nokturno is a 2024 Philippine folk horror film directed by Mikhail Red and written by Rae Red. It stars Nadine Lustre.[1][2] The film released on October 31, 2024 on Amazon Prime Video.
Synopsis
[edit]The film revolves around a curse brought on by the kumakatok, an enigmatic being from Filipino folklore characterized by their tall, thin and long pale fingers, and by wearing veils that obscure their faces. They come knocking in the night, where those who chose to respond to their ominous knocks are cursed to die or lose a loved one in a span of three days. At the heart of the story lies Jamie (Nadine Lustre), the daughter, who made the difficult decision to leave her family behind and pursue a life overseas. But rumors of a mysterious curse plaguing San Sebastian and her sister Joanna (Bea Binene), falling to the curse compel her to come home.
Cast
[edit]- Nadine Lustre as Jamie[3]
- A strong and resilient overseas worker in Dubai. She has distanced herself from her hometown of San Sebastian due to a traumatic past and her mother's mental instability.
- Eula Valdez as Lilet[4]
- A devastated widow due to the loss of her husband who believes that a curse is haunting their family.
- Bea Binene as Joana[2]
- An ambitious younger sister of Jamie who planned to leave their small, conservative town together with her boyfriend Manu as she has grown indifferent to her mother.
- Wilbert Ross as Manu[2]
- A man who's on the brink of insanity after witnessing her girlfriend's death.
- Ku Aquino as Tito Jun[5]
- A caring and protective barangay captain and brother of Lilet.
- JJ Quilantang as Julius[5]
- Jamie's younger brother who witnessed the disintegration of his family, and deals with his trauma by withdrawing into his peculiar hobby of insect collecting.
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]The film is written by Rae Red and directed by Mikhail Red. Nokturno is Red and Lustre second collaboration after having worked together on the hit techno-horror film Deleter (2022).[6]
Casting
[edit]In February 2023, it was reported that Nadine Lustre would be taking on the lead role with director Mikhail Red's new upcoming film, Nokturno.[7] As the film gears up for production, it was further announced on August 7, 2023, that Lustre would be joined by another cast, including Bea Binene, Wilbert Ross and seasoned actress Eula Valdez.[2]
Reception
[edit]The film received a review score of 40/100 from 8 reviews according to review aggregator website Kritikultura, indicating a generally negative reception.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Ng, Scott (February 17, 2023). "Mikhail Red and Nadine Lustre reuniting for new horror movie 'Nokturno'". NME. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Calanog, Dale (August 9, 2023). "LOOK: Nadine Lustre, Bea Binene to join forces for 'Nokturno'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (March 5, 2023). "Nadine Lustre to reunite with Mikhail Red in 'Nokturno'; Coleen Garcia, Loisa Andalio cast in 'Friendly Fire'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (August 22, 2023). "LOOK: Nadine Lustre, Eula Valdez, Bea Binene in eerie 'Nokturno' photo release". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
- ^ a b Alcantara, Carissa (September 3, 2023). "Nadine Lustre working with Mikhail Red on Nokturno:'Hindi na ako nagdalawang isip'" [Nadine Lustre working with Mikhail Red on Nokturno:'I never thought twice']. Manila Bulletin (in Filipino). Retrieved September 5, 2023.
- ^ "Nadine Lustre, Mikhail Red to team up anew for horror film 'Nokturno'". ABS-CBN. February 16, 2023. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (March 3, 2023). "Coleen Garcia, Loisa Andalio to Star in Mikhail Red's 'Friendly Fire,' Nadine Lustre Headlines 'Nokturno' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
- ^ "Nokturno (2024)". Kritikultura. Retrieved November 12, 2024.