Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay
1987 Philippine horror film
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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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Synopsis
The story follows Aurora, a domineering mother who is devastated after the death of her favorite son Robertito and makes a desperate plea from a witch doctor to being him back to life, resulting to unnatural consequences and tragedy for her family.
Cast
- Main cast
- Charito Solis as Aurora
- Ricky Davao as Gabriel
- Robert Ortega as Young Gabriel
- Jestoni Alarcon as Robertito
- Pinky Suarez as Helen
- Rita Avila as Julie
- Supporting cast
- Josemari Gonzales Jr. as Young Robertito
- Romnick Sarmenta as Boyet
- Jennifer Sevilla as Gigi
- 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
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
| 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 | |||
