Deleter

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Deleter
Deleter.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Mikhail Red [1]
Written by
Produced by
Mikhail Red
  • Vicente G. del Rosario III
  • Veronique del Rosario-Corpus
  • Vicente Del Rosario Jr.
Starring
CinematographyIan Alexander Guevara
Edited byNikolas Red
Music by
  • Myka Magsaysay-Sigua
  • Paul Sigua
Production
companies
Distributed by Viva Films
Release dates
  • December 25, 2022 (2022-12-25)(GRIMMFEST)
  • October 5, 2023 (2023-10-05)(Manchester)
Running time
93 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
Box office₱240 million [2]

Deleter is a 2022 Philippine techno-horror film directed by Mikhail Red, starring Nadine Lustre, Louise delos Reyes, McCoy de Leon, and Jeffrey Hidalgo. It was released theatrically on December 25, 2022 as an entry to the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival. [3]

Contents

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Float parade

Plot summary

The film follows Lyra, who works shifts at a shadowy online content moderation office where employees, known as deleters, are tasked with the process of filtering graphic uploads from reaching social media platforms. The responsibility of censorship proves bearable for Lyra, whom her co-workers, as well as her boss Simon, observe as a cold person unfazed by the disturbing imagery she sees on a daily basis. What they do not know is that Lyra hides a deep trauma. Lyra’s attempt to erase and forget her past has forced her to maintain an apathetic face to the horrors of the world. [4] [5]

Cast

Main

Supporting

Production

Development

Deleter was reported to be the first collaboration between Mikhail Red and Viva Films. [9] Red worked on the Philippines' reputation being the "content moderation capital of the world" as well as the mental health and working conditions of content moderators for the story of Deleter. [10]

Filming

Filming began in July 2022 [2] amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and hence the usual COVID-19 protocols was observed. [9] Only a few filming locations was utilized to simulate a "claustrophobic environment". [9]

Release

Deleter premiered in cinemas in the Philippines on December 25, 2022 as one of the eight entries of the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival. [11] However the film was not originally intended made specifically for the film festival. [2]

The film was also released internationally. It premiered in the United States on January 6, 2023 and is set to be released in the United Arab Emirates on January 12, 2023. [12] [13]

Awards and nominations

Cast of Deleter at the Gabi ng Parangal of the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival. MMFF 2022 Awards Night 3.jpg
Cast of Deleter at the Gabi ng Parangal of the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival.
YearAwardsCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2022 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Picture DeleterWon [14]
Best Director Mikhail Red Won [15]
Best Actress Nadine Lustre Won [16]
Best Supporting Actress Louise delos Reyes Nominated [17]
Best Cinematography Ian Alexander GuevarraWon [18]
Best Editing Nikolas RedWon [19]
Best Production Design Mark Jayson JoseNominated [17]
Best Sound DeleterWon [18]
Best Musical Score Myka Magsaysay-Sigua, Paul SiguaNominated [17]
Best Visual Effects Gaspar MangalinWon [18]
Star of the Night Nadine Lustre Won
Gender Sensitivity Award DeleterNominated [17]
2023 FAMAS Award Best Picture DeleterNominated [20] [21]
Best Director Mikhail Red Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Louise delos Reyes Nominated
Best Screenplay Mikhail Red, Nikolas RedNominated
Best EditingNikolas RedNominated
Best CinematographyIan Alexander GuevarraNominated
Best Musical ScoreMyka Magsaysay-Sigua, Paul SiguaNominated
Best SoundDeleterNominated
2023 Luna Award Best Director Mikhail Red Won [22]
GrimmfestBest Scare AwardDeleterWon [23]

Reception

Box office

According to unofficial figures obtained by PEP.ph, Deleter has reportedly earned ₱10 million on the first day of the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival, becoming the film with the second biggest opening for any entries that day. [24] Three days after its released, the film has grossed more than ₱58 million. [25] By the end of the year, Ogie Diaz, a showbiz columnist and talent manager reported that Deleter earned ₱126 million making it the top grossing film among the entries. [26] On January 8, 2023, the film maintained its top spot after already grossing ₱234 million. [27] The following day, this figure rose to ₱240 million. [2]

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