Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 | |
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Directed by | Erik Matti |
Screenplay by | Michiko Yamamoto |
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Cinematography | Shing Fung Cheung |
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Distributed by | GMA Films |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
Country | Philippines |
Language | Filipino |
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]
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.
Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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2014 | 40th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Picture | Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 | Nominated | [6] |
Best Actor | Dingdong Dantes | Nominated | |||
Best Supporting Actor | Joey Marquez | Won | |||
Best Supporting Actress | Lotlot De Leon | Won | |||
Best Production Design | Ericson Navarro | Won | |||
Best Visual Effects | Mothership | Won | |||
Best Make-up Artist | Juvan Bermil Charles Alabado | Won | |||
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