Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 is a 2014 Filipino science fiction action comedy horror adventure film co-written and directed by Erik Matti. The film stars Dingdong Dantes reprising his role as Makoy, and Joey Marquez as Nestor, along with new cast members Isabelle Daza, Lotlot de Leon, KC Montero and Elizabeth Oropesa. A sequel to the 2012 film Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles, it is an official entry to the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival.[1][2][3][4][5]
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| Directed by | Erik Matti |
| Screenplay by | Michiko Yamamoto |
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| Cinematography | Shing Fung Cheung |
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| Distributed by | GMA Films |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Budget | ₱86 million |
| Box office | ₱120 million |
Synopsis
editAfter defeating the Tiktiks during the previous night in the town of Pulupandan, Makoy (Dingdong Dantes), with his wife Sonia, their newborn son Mackie, Sonia's father Nestor (Joey Marquez) and neighbor Pacing leave the place and past behind. But just when they think they finally have their peace and quiet, trouble comes back at them from aswangs of another kind called Kubot.
Cast
edit- Dingdong Dantes as Makoy
- Isabelle Daza as Lex
- Joey Marquez as Nestor
- Elizabeth Oropesa as Veron
- Lotlot de Leon as Nieves
- KC Montero as Dom
- Julie Anne San Jose as Stacey
- Ramon Bautista as Justiniani
- Bogart The Explorer as Macapagal
- Abra as Benjie
- Jun Sabayton as Tope
- Mona Louise Rey as "batang aswang"
- Alonzo Muhlach as "batang aswang"/Makoy's son
- Marian Rivera as Aswang in the wake (uncredited cameo)
Accolades
edit| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2014 | 40th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Picture | Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 | Nominated | [6] |
| Best Actor | Dingdong Dantes | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Joey Marquez | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Lotlot De Leon | Won | |||
| Best Production Design | Ericson Navarro | Won | |||
| Best Visual Effects | Mothership | Won | |||
| Best Make-up Artist | Juvan Bermil Charles Alabado |
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References
edit- ^ Tomada, Nathalie (December 15, 2014). "Kubot and the Aswang collaboration". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ San Diego Jr., Bayani (December 23, 2014). "MMFF 2014: Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ "From 'Tiktik' to 'Kubot'". The Manila Times. November 29, 2014. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ Cruz, Oggs (December 28, 2014). "'Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2' Review: Wicked Fun". Rappler. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ Dela Cruz, Armando (December 30, 2014). "Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2". Film Police Reviews. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ "MMFF 2014 winners revealed; Jennylyn Mercado and Derek Ramsay win top acting awards". Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 28, 2014. Retrieved May 16, 2021.