Patient X is a 2009 Filipino horror film written and directed by Filipino director Yam Laranas. The film stars Richard Gutierrez and Cristine Reyes.[1][2]
| Patient X | |
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| Directed by | Yam Laranas |
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| Story by | Yam Laranas |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Yam Laranas |
| Edited by | Chuck Gutierrez |
| Music by | Nani Naguit |
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| Distributed by | Viva Films |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
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| Box office | ₱24,491,067.00 |
Synopsis
editAfter twenty years, local police capture the murderer of the older brother of a young boy. Now a doctor, he must go back to his old town and face the murderers himself. He then discovers that the murderers are Aswangs (folkloric Filipino vampire-like creatures) and they pose a deadly threat not only to him but also for the entire town.
Cast
editMain cast
edit- Richard Gutierrez as Dr. Lukas Esguerra
- Cristine Reyes as Guada
Supporting cast
edit- TJ Trinidad as Alfred
- Miriam Quiambao as Nurse Betty
- Nanding Josef as Dr. Jack
- Elvis Guiterrez as Marcus
- Dion Ignacio as Samuel
- Barbie Forteza as Sonia
- Paulo Avelino as Robert
- Rocky Gutierrez as Mateo
- Crispin Pineda as Minoy
- Junyka Santarin as Mia
- Jake Vargas as James
- Che Ramos as Melinda
- Miggy Jimenez as young Lukas
Release
editEleven Arts has bought the rights for the international sales duties for Patient X from both GMA Films and Viva Films.[2] The film was released in the Philippines on October 28, 2009.[1]
Reception
editDerek Elley of Film Business Asia gave the film a rating of three out of 10 stating that "The film desperately needed a professional action director, and a proper horror score, to give it some pace."[1] The final gross of the movie is ₱24,491,067.00 according to Box Office Mojo.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Elley, Derek (July 30, 2010). "Patient X". Film Business Asia. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
- ^ a b Frater, Patrick (February 15, 2010). "Eleven Arts to Care for Patient X". Film Business Asia. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
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