Two Filipino full-length features from Viva Films are featured in the 5th edition of the Sine Sindak Horror Film Festival: Pasahero (starring Bea Binene and Louise delos Reyes, directed by Roman Perez Jr.) and Nanay, Tatay (starring Aubrey Caraan and Xia Vigor, directed by Roni S. Benaid).
Sine Sindak: Ang Ika-5 Yugto will be screened exclusively at SM Cinemas from October 30 to November 5.
During the press conference on October 3 at SM North EDSA, Pasahero director Roman Perez Jr. expressed his pride in having two Viva Films entries included in Sine Sindak, particularly as the only local films in the lineup. This marks the first time that Filipino films have been part of the festival.
He shared, “Sobrang advantage… nung nakapasok yung dalawang entry ng Viva Films sa Sine Sindak. At lalo na, tayo lang yung local films. Ang daming gumagawa ng horror sa Pilipinas. At ang dami nating katatakután sa lipunan at sa mundo.”
“Pero nakapasok tayo. At sobrang advantage, ang ganda ng pagkakataon ng SM at ng Viva Films. Ang ganda nung timing at saka ng slot na napunta sa atin. At sobrang thankful tayo, ‘Nanay, Tatay’ at ‘Pasahero’ ang nakapasok dito… Lagi naman advantage pag nagtulungan ang cinema at studios. Laging advantage ‘yun,” he added.
Viva Films will also feature two foreign films in Sine Sindak:
- Indonesian film THE THORN: ONE SACRED NIGHT, and
- Japanese film HOUSE OF SAYURI.
From Viva Films and JPHLiX Films, produced by Studio Viva in cooperation with BLVCK Films and Pelikula Indiopendent, PASAHERO is a suspense-horror film starring Louise delos Reyes, Yumi Garcia, Katya Santos, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Keann Johnson, Andre Yllana, Rafa Siguion-Reyna, Dani Zee and Bea Binene.
Directed by Cult Director Roman Perez Jr., Pasahero is about seven train passengers who witness a horrific crime on board but fail to help and speak up about it. They will soon be haunted by their guilt and face misfortunes connected to the incident on the train.
From the makers of Mary Cherry Chua and Marita comes a chilling family horror that will haunt the pinoy viewers. Viva Films and Happy Infinite Productions Inc., present a Studio Viva production. NANAY, TATAY is a film written and directed by Roni S. Benaid starring Aubrey Caraan, Andrea Del Rosario, Heart Ryan, Elia Ilano, Jeffrey Hidalgo Billy Vileta and Xia Vigor.
It’s about three young girls who are rescued by a loving couple who lost a daughter. The three girls thought they finally found a loving home, but what they didn’t know is that their new home houses a restless spirit that haunts anyone it encounters.
THE THORN: ONE SACRED NIGHT is an Indonesian film about a man who lost his family in a tragic accident. Meanwhile, black magic reaches the village, and they ask for the man’s help. After helping the village, he finds clues about his family’s death and discovers an evil spirit ready to haunt him. THE THORN: ONE SACRED NIGHT is a film by seasoned and critically-acclaimed director Hanny Saputra.
HOUSE OF SAYURI is a Japanese film about a family who moves into their dream home. Unknown to them, the house is haunted by a vengeful spirit who brings tragedies into their lives. It is based on a legendary horror comic by Rensuke Oshikiri. Directed by well-known Japanese horror director Koji Shiraishi, experience new heights of horror in HOUSE OF SAYURI.
Four entries with different plots and twists, all equally exciting and thrilling. For only 150 Pesos per screening, moviegoers can enjoy these spine-chilling treats. And for only 300 Pesos, get an all-day access to all these exciting entries. Be sure to catch these films and be the first to watch them in Philippines cinemas.
Advance tickets are now available in all SM Cinemas.
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