Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital
| Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital | |
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| Directed by | Kerwin Go |
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| Based on | Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum by Jung Bum-shik |
| Produced by | Dondon Monteverde Erik Matti Enrique Gil |
| Starring | Enrique Gil Jane de Leon Alexa Miro MJ Lastimosa Raf Pineda Ryan Azurin |
Production companies | Reality MM Studios Creative Leaders Group 8 |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital [1] is an upcoming meta found footage horror film starring Enrique Gil, Jane de Leon, Alexa Miro, MJ Lastimosa, Raf Pineda and Ryan "Zarckaroo" Azurin. It is based from the 2018 Korean movie Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum.[2]
Cast
[edit]- Enrique Gil
- Jane de Leon
- Alexa Miro
- Rob Gomez
- MJ Lastimosa
- Raf Pineda
- Ryan Azurin
Production
[edit]The film initially known under the full title Strange Frequencies: Haunted Hospital was directed by Kerwin Go and produced under Reality MM Studios, Inc. It has Kerwin Go, Dustin Celestino, and Leovic Arceta as its writers.[3] Immerse Entertainment is also involved in the production.[1]
The film is an adaptation of the 2018 South Korean film Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum.[4] Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital dubbed as the Philippines’ very first meta found footage horror film, local audiences and critics-alike are already looking forward to the release of the film. Following the format of the Korean original, the group of Filipino amateur ghosthunters will explore the notorious Xinglin General Hospital in Tainan, which is reputed to be one of the most haunted places in Taiwan.[5]
[1] It was among the first five entries of the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival announced on July 16, 2024; all of which were submitted as scripts.[6]
Release
[edit]As one of the ten official entries of the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival, Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital is set to have its theatrical release in cinemas in the Philippines on December 25, 2024.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Philippines Remake of 'Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum' Unveils First Footage, Heads for Metro Manila Film Festival" [Philippines Remake of ‘Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum’ Unveils First Footage, Heads for Metro Manila Film Festival]. variety.com. variety.com. October 29, 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (October 28, 2024). "Philippines Remake of 'Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum' Unveils First Footage, Heads for Metro Manila Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ Ferrer, Noel (July 17, 2024). "Story reigns supreme". Malaya Business Insight. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ "'Keys to the Heart' captures Pinoy audience with its heartwarming story". GMA Entertainment. October 9, 2023. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Pullido, Gretchen (July 18, 2024). "Enrique Gil, Jane De Leon star in MMFF entry 'Strange Frequencies'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Mayo, Stephanie (July 18, 2024). "MMFF 50th Edition: Excitement builds as first half of finalists revealed". Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 18, 2024.