Maria Labo Trailer Impressions: Viva Films 2015 Horror Film Adaptation of the Visayan Aswang Urban Legend

Maria Labo is a 2015 horror film from Viva Films under the direction of Roi Vinzon which stars Kate Brios, Jestoni Alarcon, Sam Pinto, Mon Confiado, Dennis Padilla, Baron Geisler, Rey PJ Abellana, and Rez Cortez slated for a November 11, 2015 theatrical release. Let's check out what this Viva Films and Roi Vinzon adaptation of the Visayan urban legend of Maria Labo has to offer for movie going fans here:


Maria Labo
Plot / Synopsis

An abused OFW returns home with a curse that turned her into a monster who devours human flesh. As her husband looks for answers about her mysterious transformation, the town is in serious danger as she remains at large.

Witness as this Visayan urban legend comes to life in MARIA LABO! Opens November 11 in cinemas nationwide!

Watch Maria Labo Official trailer here:




Maria Labo Official Trailer Impression
Maria Labo Film Trailer Review


What can be said about the Maria Labo official trailer? I would like to believe that this is an earnest trailer for a b-horror horror film; earnest in a way that it does not shy away from being campy. In some way, this is good. It is better to know that the film is an over-the-top b-movie film than being mislead into thinking that it is not because of a well edited trailer (Coughs Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang, coughs). One can think that the very nature of the Visayan urban legend is absurd enough, so why take it seriously? That is how this trailer give off. This is also what would probably hold back movie going fans from taking this film seriously or even taking time to see it. Well, it is indeed out on theaters now as we very speak of it, but why does it feel like Viva is not putting enough effort in marketing the film (e.g.local television) like what it is doing with its contemporary, Wang Fam? What a way to show interest in the titles they distribute, huh?


It is about a week ago that I happen to pass by the local mall and saw this peculiar movie poster on the Next Picture line-up, Maria Labo. I am big into the horror genre so this is right up my alley, but seeing this now? I am quite surprise at the quality of this horror movie from this trailer. It all makes sense to me why not enough marketing attention was given to such films. Who knew that in 2015 that we'll have such seemingly b-movie picture with over-the-top acting from actors of the 80's to 90's. I don't know if it was intentional but I feel like it pays homage to either the 70's, 80's, and even 90's style of film or trailer making; OR maybe it satirizes the absurdity of the horror genre in general or the urban legend itself. Maybe it was also some sort of a weird deal that Viva Films had with 80's action star Roi Vinzon to direct such film. Who knows? One thing is for sure, this trailer would either make you curious and actually make you go see this film or not. I definitely would go about the latter.


How about you guys? What are your thoughts about this Roi Vinzon directed horror film? Are you familiar with the Visayan urban legend of Maria Labo? Did you like how the trailer was made? Since it is already out in theaters, do let us know how the film was if you've seen it? Share your thoughts and opinion about the Maria Labo official trailer in the comments section below:

Wang Fam Trailer Impressions: 2015 Aswang Horror Comedy from Wenn Deramas

Wang Fam is a 2015 comedy horror film from Viva Films under the direction of Wenn V. Deramas which stars Pokwang, Benjie Paras, Andre Paras, Yassi Pressman, Abby Bautista, and Alonzo Muhlach slated for a November 18, 2015 thatrical release. Let's check out another comedy film from Wenn Deramas and see what is in store for the Filipino movie going audience here:


Wang Fam
Plot / Synopsis

Before Malou Wang (Pokwang), the last virgin of the aswang clan, got sacrificed by her brother Jok-Jok (Wendell Ramos), she meets Bu Wang (Benjie Paras), a botanist. The two fell in love instantly and raised three kids: Duke Wang (Andre Paras), Cala Wang (Abby Bautista) and Vey Wang (Alonzo Muhlach), far away from Malou's aswang clan. As the Wang Family tried their hardest to fit in and look normal despite being monsters, Jok-Jok tracks them down. Can the Wang Family save themselves from the clutches of Jok-jok before it’s too late?

Buong pagdiriWANG na inihahandog ng VIVA FILMS ang pinaka-nakakataWANG horror-comedy film mula sa all-time blockbuster director na si WENN V. DERAMAS! Starring Pokwang, Benjie Paras, Andre Paras, Yassi Pressman, Abby Bautista and Alonzo Muhlach,

Watch Wang Fam Official trailer here:





Official Wang Fam Trailer Impression
Wang Fam Film Trailer Review


What can be said about the Wang Fam official movie trailer? Wang Fam is a comedy film by Wenn V. Deramas and if you have followed the films by the "all-time blockbuster director" you'll know what exactly you are getting at. Wang Fam is a film about aswangs, well the good kind of course as it probably is hard to root for evil aswangs. Wang Fam is reminiscent of the American comedy horror film "The Adams Family" but only with aswangs. Although there is a scene in the trailer where there are human body parts hanging on the wall, if these are "real" human body parts, then that sure is messed up.


Well to the trailer's credit, I did manage to make me smirk at the immaturity of its humor. That's it really, immature humor as seen in past works by Wenn Deramas which you either love it or hate. This time Wenn Deramas gathers an ensemble of highly likable comedians, a teeny-bopper love team though Andre Paras and Yassi Pressman which covers the romantic comedy side of it; and a cute child actor Alonzo Muhlach (son of also former popular child star Niño Muhlach) to amp up the cuteness factor. Wang Fam definitely uses parody (of Twilight), and the usual stereotype comedy cliches in scenes and dumb (usually self-aware) characters. When watching this movie expect for the worst and hope for the best kind of entertainment.


How about you guys? What do you think of this 2015 aswang movie from Viva Films? Do you like Wenn Deramas films? what's your favorite? Share your thoughts and opinion about the wang Fam in the comments section below:

The Strangers Trailer Impressions: 2012 MMFF Horror Aswang Movie with Enchong Dee and Julia Montes

The Strangers, an official entry to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival (38th Metro Manila Film Festival) is an upcoming Star Cinema, Quantum Films, and MJM Productions Inc. horror film under the direction of Lawrence Fajardo and written by Joji Alonso starring Julia Montes, Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil, JM De Guzman, Cherry Pie Picache, Janice De Belen, Jaime Fabregas, and Johnny Revilla. Let's check out what this another Aswang-themed horror film has in store for MMFF movie going audience this December 25, 2012.

The Strangers
Plot / Synopsis

A family trip suddenly goes bad when they got lost in somewhere deep within a province. Besides the finding their way back, what they should worry more is how to survive this mystic strange area possibly inhabited by all sorts of monstrous creatures.

Watch The Strangers Official trailer here:


The Strangers Official Trailer Impression
The Strangers Film Trailer Review

The 38th Metro Manila Film Festival will have another horror title with The Strangers. The Strangers includes both newer generation talents with some veteran actors in another aswang-themed horror movie.

There is probably something for everybody here. For the newer generation film fans, more specifically the female (biological and "at heart") audience would definitely be looking forward to see their favorite male idols like Enchong Dee, JM De Guzman, and Enrique Gil in The Strangers. Other more traditional horror film fans could feel right at home with Janice De Belen, Cherry Pie Picache, and an Aswang as its monstrous villain. I believe the trailer is quite effective as it didn't feature what the actual aswang would look like in the film. It gave the trailer and the actual film itself a sense of mystery. Hopefully it won't depend too much on CGI and go on a more practical effects route, but I know that is asking too much. I just don't know what to say about the performance of the younger generation lead actors in the film, not really a big fan of them. As for the plot, it is pretty generic. An unfortunate group of people eventually gets lost on a creepy seemingly isolated province with a shady jungle where bloodbath usually happens. As what we can make of the film through the trailer it looks like they added some mini plot including Enchong's character. Is he a friend or a foe? Is he one of the aswangs, or an unfortunate victim a fellow "stranger" like the family that the film centers on? Will the aswangs theme, fresh faces, and mystery as to what really the monstrosities looks or their origin is be enough to make film fans check this out, or will this same "familiar" (bordering cliche) aswang theme and the rawness of the younger lead be the reason that would make movie goers avoid this film as much as they can this coming 2012 MMFF? We'll know soon enough once The Strangers hits the theaters nationwide this December 25, 2012.

How about you guys, what can you say about another Aswang film this 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival? What can you say about the lead actors in the film? Share your thoughts about The Strangers official trailer in the comments section below:

Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang (2012) Movie Review

Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang is a 2012 Filipino horror-drama film produced by Star Cinema, Reality Entertainment and Skylight Films, under the direction of Richard Somes. Does this first horror film from Star Cinema meet the hype that it established? Check out the spoiler-free Pinoy Movie Blogger's review on Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang.

Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang Trailer Impressions: A Happily Ever After Gone Awfully Wrong

Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang is a 2012 horror movie from Star Cinema, Reality Entertainment and Skylight Films, under the direction of Richard Somes which stars Derek Ramsay and Erich Gonzales. The film is slated for a March 14, 2012 release. The first Star Cinema horror film for 2012 uses the Philippine folklore monster Aswang as its main theme. Let's check out the official movie trailer for Corazon: Ang unang Aswang here: