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Shake, Rattle & Roll (SRR) is a Filipino horror anthology film series produced by Regal Entertainment. It is the longest-running film series in the Philippines, having begun in 1984. The series consists of seventeen films, each with three segments that follow characters encountering creatures from Philippine mythology and other beings. With the exception of the sixth and sixteenth installments, which premiered in January 1997 and November 2023, respectively, all entries were official selections of the Metro Manila Film Festival.[2] The title of the series was derived from the song of the same name.

Produced byAthena Productions (1984)
Regal Entertainment (1990–present)
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companies
Regal Entertainment
Regal Multimedia Inc.[a]
Distributed byRegal Films Distribution
ABS-CBN Films[b]
CountryPhilippines
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Produced byAthena Productions (1984)
Regal Entertainment (1990–present)
Production
companies
Regal Entertainment
Regal Multimedia Inc.[a]
Distributed byRegal Films Distribution
ABS-CBN Films[b]
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
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The first installment was released under the defunct Athena Productions, while all the succeeding installments are produced by Regal Entertainment.

As of 2026, there are currently seventeen installments of the film series, with the latest installment, Shake, Rattle & Roll: Evil Origins, released on December 25, 2025.[3]

Films

More information No., Year ...
No. Year Episodes
I 1984 Baso (lit.'Glass') Pridyider (lit.'Fridge') Manananggal
Director: Emmanuel H. Borlaza Director: Ishmael Bernal Director: Peque Gallaga
Writer: Jose N. Carreon Writer: Amado Lacuesta Jr. Writer: Uro dela Cruz
Cast: Joel Torre, Rey "PJ" Abellana, Arlene Muhlach, Rosemarie Gil, Tony Carreon Cast: Janice de Belen, Charito Solis, William Martinez, Lito Gruet, Emily Loren, Mon Alvir Cast: Herbert Bautista, Irma Alegre, Mary Walter, Peewee Quijano, Pen Medina
II 1990 Multo (lit.'Ghost') Kulam (lit.'Witch') Aswang
Directors: Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes
Writers: Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes, Don Escudero
Cast: Janice de Belen, Eric Quizon, Eddie Gutierrez, Isabel Granada, Caridad Sanchez Cast: Joey Marquez, Daisy Romualdez, Carmina Villarroel, Sylvia Sanchez, Lotlot de Leon Cast: Manilyn Reynes, Ana Roces, Aljon Jimenez, Anjo Yllana, Richard Gomez, Vangie Labalan, Rez Cortez
III 1991 Yaya (lit.'Nanny') Ate (lit.'Sister') Nanay (lit.'Mother')
Directors: Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes
Writers: Jerry Lopez-Sineneng, Lore Reyes, Peque Gallaga Writers: Dwight Gaston, Peque Gallaga
Cast: Kris Aquino, Lilia Cuntapay, Ogie Alcasid, Mae-Ann Adonis, Rosemarie Gil Cast: Janice de Belen, Gina Alajar, Subas Herrero, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Cris da Luz, Pen Medina, Inday Badiday, Joel Torre, Lucy Quinto, Christopher Balase Cast: Manilyn Reynes, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Joey Marquez, Ricardo Cepeda, Vangie Labalan, Candy Pangilinan, Jinky Laurel, Agnes Ventura, Roxanne Silverio, Giselle Sanchez, Richard Arellano, Rick Halal, Marlene Aguilar
IV 1992 Ang Guro (lit.'The Teacher') Ang Kapitbahay (lit.'The Neighbor') Ang Madre (lit.'The Nun')
Directors: Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes
Writer: Lore Reyes Writer: Peque Gallaga
Cast: Manilyn Reynes, Edu Manzano, Sunshine Cruz, Aljon Jimenez, Nida Blanca Cast: Aiza Seguerra, Janice de Belen, Al Tantay, Rene Hinojales, Lady Lee Cast: Gina Alajar, Aiko Melendez, Miguel Rodriguez, Ai-Ai delas Alas, IC Mendoza, Bella Flores, Lilia Cuntapay
V 1994 Maligno Anino (lit.'Shadow') Impakto
Director: Don Escudero Director: Jose Javier Reyes Director: Manny Castañeda
Writer: Jose Javier Reyes
Cast: Ruffa Gutierrez, Monsour del Rosario, Bong Regala, Angel Confiado, Rustica Carpio, Aida Carmona Cast: Sheryl Cruz, Jacklyn Jose, Dingdong Dantes, Ogie Diaz, Patrick Riego De Dios, Ana Abad Santos, Eva Darren, Len Ag-Santos, George Lim, Cherry Cornell, Oscar Moran Cast: Manilyn Reynes, Tom Taus, Chuck Perez, Don Pepot, Michelle Ortega, Archie Adamos, Nonong de Andres, Lilia Cuntapay, Romy Romulo
VI 1997 Ang Telebisyon (lit.'The Television') Ang Tulay (lit.'The Bridge') Ang Buwan (lit.'The Moon')
Director: Maurice Carvajal Director: Frank G. Rivera Director: Anton Juan
Writer: Tony Perez
Cast: Camille Prats, Joanne Quintas, Kiko Villanueva, Dan Pacia, John Apacible Cast: Aiza Seguerra, Ara Mina, Matet de Leon, Tom Taus Cast: Tonton Gutierrez, Georgia Ortega, Roy Alvarez, Raymond Keannu, John Apacible, Mon Confiado
VII
(2k5)
2005 Poso (lit.'Water Pump') Aquarium Lihim ng San Joaquin (lit.'Secret of San Joaquin')
Director: Uro dela Cruz Director: Rico Maria Ilarde Director: Richard V. Somes
Writer: Dondon Monteverde Writer: Aloy Adlawan Writer: Joven Tan
Cast: Ai-Ai delas Alas, Gloria Romero, Rainier Castillo, Yasmien Kurdi, Biboy Ramirez, Jenine Desiderio, Marco Alcaraz Cast: Ara Mina, Ogie Alcasid, Paul Salas, Wilma Doesnt, Reggie Curley Cast: Mark Anthony Fernandez, Tanya Garcia, Elizabeth Oropesa, Ronnie Lazaro, Nonie Buencamino
VIII 2006 13th Floor Yaya (lit.'Nanny') LRT
Director: Rahyan Q. Carlos Director: Topel Lee Director: Michael Tuviera
Writer: Fairlane Raymundo Writer: Iris Saldavia-Aniban, Ben Cho, Edzon Mario Rapisora Writer: Enzo Valdes
Cast: Bearwin Meily, Janus del Prado, Keanna Reeves, Roxanne Guinoo, Joseph Bitangcol, Krystal Reyes, Isay Alvarez, Aaron Junatas, Robert Seña Cast: Nash Aguas, Sheryl Cruz, Iza Calzado, Debraliz Valasote, TJ Trinidad, Nene Tamayo, Boom Antonio Cast: Manilyn Reynes, Keempee de Leon, Quintin Alianza, Eugene Domingo, Cass Ponti, Empress Schuck, Ehra Madrigal, Mhyco Aquino, Charles Christianson, Sergio Garcia, Dino Imperial, IC Mendoza, Miko Palanca
IX 2007 Christmas Tree Bangungot (lit.'Nightmare') Engkanto
Director: Paul Y. Daza Director: Michael Tuviera Director: Topel Lee
Writer: Fairlane Raymundo, Enzo Valdez Writer: Venjie Pellena Writer: Andrew Paredes
Cast: Nash Aguas, John Prats, Lovi Poe, Tonton Gutierrez, Gina Alajar, Boots Anson-Roa, Sophia Baars, John Lapus Cast: Dennis Trillo, Pauleen Luna, Roxanne Guinoo, Jaymee Joaquin, Jason Gainza, Andrea Torres, Eugene Domingo Cast: Katrina Halili, Matt Evans, Martin Escudero, Melissa Ricks, Felix Roco, Jewel Mische, Sam Concepcion, Nanding Josef, Jojo Alejar, Carmi Sanchez, Hector Macaso
X 2008 Emergency Class Picture Nieves the Engkanto Slayer
Director: Michael Tuviera Director: Topel Lee Director: Michael Tuviera
Writer: Ellen Estrada Writer: Cheryl Ann Narvasa Writer: Penny Tuviera, Alex Vicencio
Cast: JC de Vera, Roxanne Guinoo, Mylene Dizon, Wendell Ramos, John Lapus, Janus del Prado, Denise Laurel Cast: Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Jean Garcia, Erich Gonzales, Charles Christianson, Niña Jose, Eda Nolan, Stef Prescott, Prince Stefan, IC Mendoza, Andrea Torres Cast: Marian Rivera, Diana Zubiri, Buboy Villar, Jennica Garcia, Martin Escudero, Luis Alandy, Desiree del Valle, Marco Alcaraz, Iwa Moto, Pekto, Malou Crisologo
XI 2009 Diablo (lit.'Devil') Ukay-Ukay (lit.'Thrift Shop') Lamanglupa (lit.'Goblin')
Director: Rico Gutierrez Director: Don Michael Perez Director: Jessel Monteverde
Writer: Elmer Gatchalian Writer: Gina Marissa Tagasa Writer: Renato Custodio
Cast: Maja Salvador, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Gina Alajar, Joem Bascon, Alex Castro, Irma Adlawan Cast: Ruffa Gutierrez, Zoren Legaspi, Megan Young, John Lapus, Miguel Faustman, Carl Guevarra Cast: Jennica Garcia, Rayver Cruz, Iya Villania, Martin Escudero, Dominic Roco, Felix Roco, Bangs Garcia, Julia Clarete
XII 2010 Mamanyiika (lit.'Mama Doll') Isla (lit.'Island') Punerarya (lit.'Funeral Home')
Director: Zoren Legaspi Director: Topel Lee Director: Jerrold Tarog
Writer: Aloy Adlawan, Maribel Ilag Writer: Jules Catanyag Writer: Rona Lean Sales
Starring: Shaina Magdayao, Ricky Davao, Elijah Alejo Starring: Andi Eigenmann, Rayver Cruz, John Lapus Starring: Carla Abellana, Sid Lucero, Nash Aguas, Martin Escudero
XIII 2011 Tamawo Parola (lit.'Lighthouse') Rain Rain Go Away
Director: Richard V. Somes Director: Jerrold Tarog Director: Chris Martinez
Writer: Aloy Adlawan, Jules Katanyag Writer: Aloy Adlawan, Jerrold Tarog, Maribel Ilag, Roselle Y. Monteverde Writer: Jerry Gracio
Starring: Zanjoe Marudo, Maricar Reyes, Bugoy Cariño Starring: Kathryn Bernardo, Sam Concepcion, Louise delos Reyes Starring: Eugene Domingo, Edgar Allan Guzman, Boots Anson-Roa, Jay Manalo
XIV
(The Invasion)
2012 Pamana (lit.'Inheritance') Lost Command Unwanted
Director: Chito S. Roño
Writer: Ricardo Lee Writer: Rody Vera Writer: Roy C. Iglesias
Starring: Janice de Belen, Herbert Bautista Starring: Dennis Trillo, Paulo Avelino, Martin Escudero Starring: Vhong Navarro, Lovi Poe
XV 2014 Ahas (lit.'Snake') Ulam (lit.'Dish') Flight 666
Director: Dondon Santos Director: Jerrold Tarog Director: Perci Intalan
Writer: Rody Vera Writers: Zig Marasigan, Jerrold Tarog Writers: Evie Macapugay, Renei Dimla, Perci Intalan
Starring: Erich Gonzales, JC de Vera Starring: Dennis Trillo, Carla Abellana Starring: Lovi Poe, Matteo Guidicelli
XVI
(Extreme)
2023 Glitch Mukbang Rage
Director: Richard V. Somes Director: Jerrold Tarog Director: Joey de Guzman
Writers: Noreen B. Capili, Anton Santamaria Writers: Onay Sales-Camero, Jerrold Tarog Writer: Trisha Mae Delez
Starring: Iza Calzado, Miggs Cuaderno, Donna Carriaga, Angel Guardian, Jewel Milag, Kim Atienza Starring: Jane Oineza, RK Bagatsing, Paul Salas, AC Bonifacio, Ninong Ry, Elle Villanueva, Phi Palmos, Esnyr Ranollo, Jana Taladro, Francis Mata, Ian Gimena Starring: Jane de Leon, Rob Gomez, Sarah Edwards, Paolo Gumabao, Bryce Eusebio, Dustin Yu, Mika Reins, Maita Ejercito, Jerico Estregan
XVII
(Evil Origins)
2025 1775 2025 2050
Director: Shugo Praico Director: Joey de Guzman Director: Ian Loreños
Writer: Alex Castor, Noreen B. Capili Writer: Onay Sales-Camero, John Paul E. Abellera Writer: Gina Marissa Tagasa, Noreen B. Capili
Starring: Carla Abellana, Janice de Belen, Loisa Andalio, Ysabel Ortega, Ashley Ortega, Elijah Alejo, Arlene Muhlach, Ara Mina, Monina Lawrence Starring: Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin, Fyang Smith, JM Ibarra, Althea Ablan, Karina Bautista, Sassa Gurl, Dylan Yturralde, Arkin Lagman, Alex Calleja, Kaila Estrada Starring: Richard Gutierrez, Ivana Alawi, Manilyn Reynes, Dustin Yu, Matt Lozano, Celyn David, Sarah Edwards
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Television

Episodes from the films aired on ABS-CBN every Saturday as part of the channel's Sabado Special programming block. The block was broadcast until at least 2018.[2]

As of 2026, the first fifteen films are available for streaming on Regal Entertainment's official YouTube channel.[4] The sixteenth and seventeenth installments are available exclusively on Netflix.[5]

Spin-off

A spin-off and feature-length adaptation of the "Pridyider" segment from the first film, directed by Rico Maria Ilarde, was released on September 19, 2012. The film is a remake of the original segment.[6]

Overview

The Shake, Rattle & Roll films feature themes and elements from Philippine folklore and culture, including Filipino supernatural beings such as the aswang, engkanto, and tiyanak, as well as superstitions, urban legends, cults and spirit possession.

The series occasionally incorporates comedic elements while maintaining its primary focus on horror. Several installments (notably the fifth, eighth, fourteenth, fifteenth, and seventeenth films) feature interconnected storylines that suggest some of their segments are set within a shared universe.

Some segments have been interpreted as social commentary on aspects of Filipino society. Although most segments are set during the Christmas season to coincide with the films' traditional holiday release during the Metro Manila Film Festival, only the "Christmas Tree" segment from the ninth film directly centers on Christmas.[2]

See also

Notes

  1. The remaining films were co-produced with Athena Productions (1984), Good Harvest Unlimited (1991), MAQ Productions (1997), Reality Entertainment, and Ignite Media (2005).
  2. Distributes the digitally enhanced version of the first film restored by the ABS-CBN Film Restoration Project.[1]

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