Pinoy Ghost Tales
{{short description|2023 pinoy horror film}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Pinoy Ghost Tales
| image = Pinoy Ghost Tales.jpeg
| caption = Theatrical released poster
| director = {{Plainlist|
- Afi Africa {{small|(segment "The Actress")}}
- Jojo Nadela {{small|(segment "The Imaginary Friend")}}
- John Isaac Natividad {{small|(segment "The Manager")}}
}}
| screenplay = Lawrence Nicodemus
| producer = {{Plainlist|
- Mhayen Gatmaitan-Basto {{small|(segment "The Actress")}}
- Precious Aleyah Magdrigal {{small|(segment "The Manager")}}
- Baby Rofiles {{small|(segment "The Imaginary Friend")}}
}}
| starring = {{plainlist|
- Jeric Raval
- AJ Raval
- DJ Durano
- Rob Sy
- Ping Medina
- Elia Ilano
}}
| cinematography = {{Plainlist|
- Marlon Hayag {{small|(segment "The Imaginary Friend")}}, {{small|(segment "The Manager")}}
- Emman Lawanas {{small|(segment "The Actress")}}
}}
| editing =
| music = Jethro Ilagan
| studio = {{plainlist|
- LGM Grand Entertainment
- LMK Films
}}
| distributor = iWantTFC
| released = {{Film date|2023|10|22}}
| runtime = 85 minutes
| country = Philippines
| language = Filipino
| budget =
| gross =
}}
Pinoy Ghost Tales (also known as Ghost Tales) is a 2023 Philippine independent horror anthology film. It is written by Lawrence Nicodemus and directed by Afi Africa, Jojo Nadela and John Isaac Natividad. It stars Jeric Raval, AJ Raval, DJ Durano, Rob Sy and Ping Medina. The film is inspired by the Philippine horror anthology film series Shake, Rattle & Roll.{{cite web|last=Bueno |first=John |title=Upcoming Horror Flick: PINOY GHOST TALES |url=https://www.kumagcow.com/2022/12/upcoming-horror-flick-pinoy-ghost-tales.html?m=1 |website=Kumagcow.com |date=December 13, 2022 |access-date=March 13, 2024}}{{cite web|last=Bonoan |first=Reggee |title=Mag-amang AJ, Jeric Raval tampok sa ‘Pinoy Ghost Tales’, aktres hindi sumipot sa mediacon dahil dumalo sa ibang storycon |url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/332658/mag-amang-aj-jeric-raval-tampok-sa-pinoy-ghost-tales-aktres-hindi-sumipot-sa-mediacon-dahil-dumalo-sa-ibang-storycon |website=Inquirer Bandera |date=December 10, 2022 |access-date=March 13, 2024}}
Synopsis
="The Actress"=
The Actress tackles the tale of a newbie prod house that is shooting for a horror movie. However, they experience a real life terror when a ghost haunts them in the middle of their production.
="The Manager"=
The Manager tells the story of a newly promoted manager of an advertising company. As she assumes her new role, it seems that the previous manager, who mysteriously disappeared, won't give up the position.
="The Imaginary Friend"=
It is about a kid who forms a bond with an unknown entity. Little by little, her whole family starts feeling the presence of her imaginary friend that disturbs their harmony.{{cite web|title=Pinoy Ghost Tales (2023) |url=https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/pinoy-ghost-tales-2023 |website=The A.V. Club |access-date=March 13, 2024}}
Cast
="The Actress"=
- Jeric Raval as The Director{{cite web|title=AJ Raval & Jeric Raval and more star in ‘Pinoy Ghost Tales’ horror trilogy |url=https://cinemabravo.com/2022/12/10/pinoy-ghost-tales-trilogy/ |website=Cinema Bravo |date=December 10, 2022 |access-date=March 13, 2024}}
- AJ Raval as The Actress{{cite web|title=JERIC RAVAL AND AJ RAVAL FINALLY WORK TOGETHER IN NEW HORROR FILM ‘PINOY GHOST TALES’ |url=https://randomrepublika.com/jeric-raval-and-aj-raval-finally-work-together-in-new-horror-film-pinoy-ghost-tales/ |website=Random Republika |date=December 17, 2022 |access-date=March 13, 2024}}
- DJ Durano as The Assistant Director
- Rob Sy as The Script Writer
- Precious Aleyah Magdrigal as The Ghost Lady
- Noa Hyun as The BTS Guy
- Baby Rofiles as The Producer
="The Manager"=
- Aubrey Caraan as Lucky
- Veronica Reyes as Manilyn
- Ping Medina as Boss Alex
- JK Raval as George
- Kevin Erika Buensuceso as Officemate
- Gaive Buensuceso as Officemate
- Mica Mendoza as Officemate
- Angel Agualada as Officemate
- Precious Aleyah Magdrigal as Aleyah
="The Imaginary Friend"=
- Angel Agualada as Bully
- Mianne Agualada as Ester
- Richard Quan as Fernando
- Shermaine Santiago as Josie
- Arkin Del Rosario as Jerome
- Elia Ilano as Lea
- Francine Gamboa as Anna
- Minstrel Agualada as Taong Grasa
- Joseph Ryan Palero as Reporter
Accolades
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
!Year !Awards !Category !Recipient !Result !scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
| rowspan="3" | 2024
!scope="row" | 72nd FAMAS Awards | Best Child Actress |rowspan="3" | Elia Ilano | {{Won}} | {{cite web|last=Mallorca |first=Hannah |title=Kathryn Bernardo, Piolo Pascual, Alfred Vargas lead FAMAS 2024 winners |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/558431/kathryn-bernardo-piolo-pascual-alfred-vargas-lead-famas-2024-winners/amp |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=May 27, 2024 |access-date=May 27, 2024}} |
| scope="row" | Gawad Dangal Filipino Awards
| Best Child Actress of the Year | {{Won}} |
|---|
| scope="row" | Dangal ng Lahing Filipino Awards
| Most Outstanding Child Actress of the Year | {{Won}} |
Release
The film was released on October 22, 2023, under LMK films and distributed by iWantTFC.{{cite web|title=Pinoy Ghost Tales (2023) |url=https://tickets.iwanttfc.com/events/50113/pinoy-ghost-tales |website=iWantTFC |access-date=March 13, 2024}}
References
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