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The Debutantes (film)

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The Debutantes is a 2017 Filipino supernatural slasher film directed by Prime Cruz, and produced by Regal Entertainment. The film stars Sue Ramirez, Miles Ocampo, Michelle Vito, Jane De Leon and Chanel Morales. Its first trailer was released on September 8, 2017, and the film debuted nationwide on October 4, 2017, under Regal Films. The film is Ramirez's second horror film after Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B.[4]

The Debutantes
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPrime Cruz
Screenplay by
  • Renato Custodio Jr.
  • Elmer Gatchalian
  • Jenilee Chuanasu[1]
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMackie Galvez
Edited byGalileo Te
Music byAlyana Cabral
Production
companies
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Distributed byRegal Entertainment
Release date
  • October 4, 2017 (2017-10-04)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Plot

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Kate (Sue Ramirez) is a strange and weird girl who wants to be friends with the popular girls in school - Lara (Miles Ocampo), Jenny (Jane De Leon), Candice (Michelle Vito) and Shayne (Chanel Morales).[5] However the group prefers to bully her instead.[6] After helping the girls with their homework, Lara invites Kate to Jenny's 18th birthday. However, the group played a prank on her during the birthday.[7]

Kate had a nightmare about a curse[7] and tried to warn the others but they continued bullying her aside from Lara.[8] Soon, there was a supernatural entity that is killing the debutantes[9] as they turn 18.[10]

Cast

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Main

Supporting

  • Paolo Gumabao as Albert
  • Faye Alhambra as Wena
  • Almira Muhlach as Jenny's Mother
  • Iwa Moto as Kate's Aunt
  • Kim Qquendo as Young Kate
  • Juan Carlos Tamayo as Kate's Cousin
  • Che Ramos as Lara's Mother
  • PJ Anzano as Monster

Guest/Cameo's

  • Nicole Mari Beatrice Sales as Jenny's Party Guest
  • Alyssa Alyanna Bunyi as Jenny's Party Guest
  • Lee Ngan Vargas as Jenny's Party Guest
  • Jamaica Grace Morco as Jenny's Party Guest
  • Benjie Manansala as Jenny's Party Guest
  • Phamela Lucena as Jenny's Party Guest
  • Michael Balicas as Jenny's Party Guest
  • Arvie Cerbolles as Jenny's Party Guest
  • Raph Tuvillo as Jenny's Party Guest
  • Rachelle Lorica as Jenny's Party Guest

Reception

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The Debutantes earned ₱3.5 million at the box office during its first day on theaters nationwide.[11]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Cruz, Oggs (October 8, 2017). "'The Debutantes' review: Designed to death". RAPPLER. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  2. ^ "Sue Ramirez denies new movie copies "Carrie"". ph.news.yahoo.com. September 21, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  3. ^ Franco, Bernie V (October 4, 2017). "Miles Ocampo has no issue with Sue Ramirez getting bigger movie billing; McLisse attends The Debutantes premiere". PEP.ph. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  4. ^ Tabares, Nazamel (October 4, 2017). ""The Debutantes" Review: Effective Scares in a Color Horror Movie". PELIKULA MANIA. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  5. ^ "MOVIE REVIEW: "The Debutantes" Debuts a Very Familiar Horror Setting…and Nothing More". LionhearTV. October 11, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  6. ^ Sakurako, Celene (October 5, 2017). "'The Debutantes' is basically 'Mean Girls' with a twist". Scout Magazine. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  7. ^ a b Lê, Paul (August 13, 2021). "Birthdays, Demons and Transitions in Filipino Teen Horror 'The Debutantes' [Horrors Elsewhere]". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  8. ^ "Mommy's MAG Life: "The Debutantes" in Cinemas Showing on October 4 under Regal Films". Mommy's MAG Life. October 2, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  9. ^ Maureen Marie, Belmonte (October 4, 2017). "Five elements that make 'The Debutantes' a successful horror film". Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  10. ^ Abanilla, Clarizel (October 5, 2017). "Girls turn 18 through deadly ways in new horror film 'The Debutantes'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  11. ^ "Miles-Sue movie The Debutantes grosses P3.5 million on opening day, says Regal Films". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
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