Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay

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Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay
Directed byMauro Gia Samonte
Written byMauro Gia Samonte
Produced byRobbie Tan
Starring
Cinematography
  • Ding Austria
  • Jun Pereira
Edited byAugusto Salvador
Music byVehnee Saturno
Production
company
Distributed bySeiko Films
Release date
  • December 25, 1987 (1987-12-25)
Running time
125 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Languages
  • Filipino
  • English

Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay (transl.Don't Bring the Dead Back to Life) is a 1987 Philippine horror film written and directed by Mauro Gia Samonte [ceb]. The film stars Jestoni Alarcon, Ricky Davao and Charito Solis. It was one of the entries in the 1987 Metro Manila Film Festival.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Cast[edit]

  • Charito Solis as Aurora
  • Ricky Davao as Gabriel
    • Robert Ortega as Young Gabriel
  • Jestoni Alarcon as Robertito
    • Josemari Gonzales Jr. as Young Robertito
  • Rita Avila as Julie
  • Romnick Sarmenta as Boyet
  • Jennifer Sevilla as Gigi
  • Pinky Suarez as Helen
  • Jojo Alejar as Jessie
  • Ruben Rustia as Lucio
  • Eddie Infante as Father Augusto
  • Alma Lerma as Helen's Mother
  • Ernie David as Dagul
  • Turko Cervantes as Lucio's Disciple
  • Luis Benedicto as Helen's Father
  • Celia Guevarra as Puring
  • Idda Yaneza as Helen's Friend
  • Pong Pong as Peter
  • Nonong de Andres as Lucio's Disciple

Production[edit]

Ace Vergel was originally cast in the role of Robertito, but due to scheduling conflicts, he had to drop out of the project, with Jestoni Alarcon taking his role.[7]

Accolades[edit]

Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
1987 13th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Picture Huwag Mong Buhayin Ang Bangkay Nominated [8]
Best Art Direction Apol Salonga Won

References[edit]

  1. ^ "If it's from Seiko, it must be nude". Jessica Rules The Universe. September 1, 2010. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  2. ^ "10 Must-see Horror Flicks". Rappler. October 25, 2012. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  3. ^ "Takutan 2018". ABS-CBN Entertainment. October 31, 2018. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  4. ^ Tiongson, Nicanor (2001). "The Urian Anthology: 1980-1989". A.P. Tuviera. pp. xxvii. Retrieved May 30, 2020 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ "What I Did Last Undas". Tadong Genius Kuno. November 3, 2010. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  6. ^ "Huwag Mong Buhayin Ang Bangkay is a Mother's Day Movie". The World of Second Chances. May 26, 2018. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  7. ^ Lam, Lulubelle (February 18, 1990). "A romance for Lea?". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 17. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  8. ^ "The 1987 Metro Manila Film Festival: "Olongapo..." Tops Filmfest". Video 48. August 26, 2010. Retrieved May 30, 2020.

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