KMJS' Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie

KMJS' Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Yam Laranas (segment "Pocong") Dodo Dayao (segment "Berbalang") King Mark Baco [1] (segment "Sanib")
Screenplay by	Yam Laranas Onay Sales-Camero Anton Santamaria Dodo Dayao
Produced by	Nessa S. Valdellon
Starring	Jillian Ward [2] Elijah Canlas Sanya Lopez Miguel Tanfelix
Narrated by	Jessica Soho
Cinematography	Yam Laranas Albert Banzon Rommel Andred C. Sales
Edited by	Melody Mae Carzon Lawrence S. Ang Benjo Ferrer
Music by	Von de Guzman Francis de Veyra Emerzon Texon
Production companies	GMA Pictures GMA Public Affairs [3]
Distributed by	Sony Pictures Releasing International
Release date	November 26, 2025 (2025-11-26)
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino
Box office	₱23.2 million [4]

KMJS' Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie ^{[5] [6]} is a Filipino horror anthology film that was presented by Jessica Soho in celebration of Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho's 20th anniversary. ^[7] Produced by GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs, it is a film adaptation of KMJS' Gabi ng Lagim and features three stories of real-life paranormal experiences. ^[3]

The film was released on November 26, 2025.

Cast

Pocong

• Miguel Tanfelix as Mark
• Kristoffer Martin as Rollie
• Jon Lucas as Emil
• Phi Palmos as Louie
• Art Acuña as Captain
• Karl Medina as Bosun
• Arra San Agustin as Gigi

Berbalang

• Elijah Canlas as Kain
• Sanya Lopez as Delilah
• Rocco Nacino as Leland
• Mikoy Morales as Cisco
• Jojit Lorenzo as Mang Abner

Sanib

• Jillian Ward as Angel
• Martin del Rosario as Fr. Rex
• Epy Quizon as Fr. Azul
• Ashley Ortega as Diana
• Therese Malvar as Tere
• Lotlot de Leon as Lita

Production

On February 4, 2024, journalist Jessica Soho announced that Gabi ng Lagim ; an annual Halloween television special from her news magazine show Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho will be having a film that will be called KMJS' Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie in celebration of the show's 20th anniversary. ^[7]

KMJS' Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie features three "true-to-life" stories about paranormal experiences and was produced by GMA Public Affairs and GMA Pictures, with Sony Pictures Releasing International as the distributor. ^{[3] [8]} A story pitching contest was opened for the month where Filipinos 18-years of age and above were encouraged to submit stories which served as the basis of the film. The submissions were judged on three criteria; authenticity, viability for film adaptation, and uniqueness. ^{[9] [10]}

Release

KMJS' Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie was released in cinemas in the Philippines on November 26, 2025. ^{[11] [12]} This was the second and final film to be released under GMA Pictures' distribution deal with American film company Columbia Pictures (through the Sony Pictures Releasing International label). ^[13]

References

1. Santiago, Ervin (April 7, 2024). "3 direktor ng 'Gabi ng Lagim' ibinandera na; Celeste sexy assassin" (in Tagalog). INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
2. Yap, Jade Veronique (October 2, 2025). "KMJS' 'Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie' reveals stellar cast". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
3. "'KMJS' Gabi ng Lagim The Movie': Your real-life horror stories can make it to the big screen". GMA News Online. February 6, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
4. https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt38575798/credits/
5. Javier, Kristian Eric (February 5, 2024). "'Gabi ng Lagim' ng KMJS, gagawing pelikula". GMA Network. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
6. "KMJS Gabi ng Lagim, may movie na!". Philstar. February 6, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
7. Punzalan, Justine (February 5, 2024). "KMJS 'Gabi ng Lagim The Movie' calls for entries with cash prizes". Philstar Life. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
8. "Jessica Soho mananakot sa mga sinehan" (in Tagalog). Abante. February 6, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
9. "KMJS Gabi ng Lagim The Movie Story Pitching Contest | Promos". GMA News (in Filipino). Retrieved 30 December 2024.
10. "Nakakakilabot mong kuwento, puwedeng makasama sa 'KMJS: Gabi ng Lagim The Movie'" (in Filipino). GMA Integrated News. February 6, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
11. Severo, Jan Milo (11 November 2024). "'KMJS' to premiere 'Gabi ng Lagim The Movie' next year". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
12. "GMA Public Affairs goes big in 2025". Sun Star Davao. SunStar Publishing Inc. 23 December 2024. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
13. "Columbia Pictures to distribute GMA Pictures' Green Bones, KMJS' Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie". GMA Integrated News. September 5, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.

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1. https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt38575798/credits/