Ilawod
Ilawod is a 2017 Filipino independent supernatural horror film, directed by Dan Villegas. in his first venture into the horror genre as a director with a script from Palanca winner Yvette Tan. It stars Iza Calzado, Ian Veneracion, Xyriel Manabat, Harvey Bautista, and Therese Malvar. The film depicts the story of a family's breakdown in the midst of a demonic attack.[1]
| Ilawod | |
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| Directed by | Dan Villegas |
| Produced by | Joji Alonso Patricia Sumagui |
| Screenplay by | Yvette Tan |
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| Music by | Emerzon Texon |
| Cinematography | Mycko David |
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| Distributed by | Quantum Films |
Release date | January 18, 2017 |
Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
The film was released on January 18, 2017 and was distributed by Quantum Films.
Plot
Dennis (Ian Veneracion), a news website reporter, accidentally brings a spirit home with him from an assignment. The spirit, Ilawod, manifests in different ways to different family members. It makes Dennis short-tempered and taste bitterness in hot drinks. It makes his wife Kathy (Iza Calzado) feel warm, and also change the intensity of her sexual desire. Ilawod also manifest to daughter Bea (Xyriel Manabat), and the older child, Ben (Harvey Bautista) and wreaks havoc on Dennis’ family who fights against it to save, not just their lives, but also their souls.
Cast
- Ian Veneracion as Dennis
- Iza Calzado as Kathy
- Harvey Bautista as Ben
- Xyriel Manabat as Bea
- Therese Malvar
- Epy Quizon
See also
References
- Antonio, Nico; Bautista, Harvey; Calzado, Iza; Forte, Allan (2017-01-18), Ilawod, retrieved 2017-03-26