Mallari (2023)

Directed by

Derick Cabrido

Genre

horror, mystery, thriller

Country

Philippines

Runtime

2h 09m

Rated

MA 15+

Rating

7.1 of 10 from 9 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A priest in 19th century Philippines becomes a serial killer, and his story is linked to two descendants in later eras. The film follows these three characters across different time periods.

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What happens

Mallari is a 2023 Philippine horror film directed by Roderick Cabrido from a story and screenplay written by Enrico C. Santos. It stars Piolo Pascual who plays the film's three main characters: Juan Severino Mallari, a Catholic priest and serial killer in 19th century Spanish colonial era Philippines and two of the priest's fictional descendants Johnrey in the post-World War II era and Jonathan, a doctor in the contemporary era. The film made its premiere at the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival on December 25, 2023, where it won Best Supporting Actor for JC Santos, Best Musical Score, and Best Production Design, and a runner-up for Best Picture. At the 72nd FAMAS Awards, it earned 14 nominations and clinched 6 awards, including Best Picture. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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