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. 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]
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| Directed by | Mauro Gia Samonte |
| Written by | Mauro Gia Samonte |
| Produced by | Robbie Tan |
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| Edited by | Augusto Salvador |
| Music by | Vehnee Saturno |
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| Distributed by | Seiko Films |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
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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. |
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| 1987 | 13th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Picture | Huwag Mong Buhayin Ang Bangkay | Nominated | [8] |
| Best Art Direction | Apol Salonga | Won |
References edit
- ^ "If it's from Seiko, it must be nude". Jessica Rules The Universe. September 1, 2010. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ "10 Must-see Horror Flicks". Rappler. October 25, 2012. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ "Takutan 2018". ABS-CBN Entertainment. October 31, 2018. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ Tiongson, Nicanor (2001). "The Urian Anthology: 1980-1989". A.P. Tuviera. pp. xxvii. Retrieved May 30, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ^ "What I Did Last Undas". Tadong Genius Kuno. November 3, 2010. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ "Huwag Mong Buhayin Ang Bangkay is a Mother's Day Movie". The World of Second Chances. May 26, 2018. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ Lam, Lulubelle (February 18, 1990). "A romance for Lea?". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 17. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
- ^ "The 1987 Metro Manila Film Festival: "Olongapo..." Tops Filmfest". Video 48. August 26, 2010. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
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