Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2

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Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Kubot poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Erik Matti
Screenplay by Michiko Yamamoto
Story by
  • Erik Matti
  • Michiko Yamamoto
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyShing Fung Cheung
Edited by
  • Vito Cajili
  • Sheryll Lopez
Music by
  • Erwin Romulo
  • Malek Lopez
Production
companies
Distributed byGMA Films
Release date
  • December 25, 2014 (2014-12-25)
Running time
105 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
Budget 86 million
Box office₱120 million

Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 is a 2014 Filipino science fiction action comedy horror adventure film co-written and directed by Erik Matti. The film stars Dingdong Dantes reprising his role as Makoy, and Joey Marquez as Nestor, along with new cast members Isabelle Daza, Lotlot de Leon, KC Montero and Elizabeth Oropesa. A sequel to the 2012 film Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles , it is an official entry to the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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Synopsis

After defeating the Tiktiks during the previous night in the town of Pulupandan, Makoy (Dingdong Dantes), with his wife Sonia, their newborn son Mackie, Sonia's father Nestor (Joey Marquez) and neighbor Pacing leave the place and past behind. But just when they think they finally have their peace and quiet, trouble comes back at them from aswangs of another kind called Kubot.

Cast

Accolades

YearAwardsCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2014 40th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Picture Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2Nominated [6]
Best Actor Dingdong Dantes Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Joey Marquez Won
Best Supporting Actress Lotlot De Leon Won
Best Production Design Ericson NavarroWon
Best Visual Effects MothershipWon
Best Make-up Artist Juvan Bermil
Charles Alabado
Won

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