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 |
| Screenplay by | Yvette Tan |
| Produced by | Joji Alonso Patricia Sumagui |
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| Cinematography | Mycko David |
| Music by | Emerzon Texon |
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| Distributed by | Quantum Films |
Release date | January 18, 2017 |
Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
The film, distributed by Quantum Films, was released on January 18, 2017.
Plot
Dennis (Ian Veneracion), a news website reporter, accidentally brings a spirit home with him from a recent assignment. The spirit, Ilawod, manifests itself 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 increases her sexual desires. Ilawod also manifest itself to his 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 (January 18, 2017), Ilawod, retrieved March 26, 2017