Pamahiin

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Pamahiin
Directed byRahyan Carlos
Written by
  • Andrew Paredes
  • Rahyan Carlos
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJun Aves
Edited byJay Halili
Music by
  • Richard Gonzales
  • Vince de Jesus
Production
companies
Release date
  • April 19, 2006 (2006-04-19)
Running time
100 minutes
Country Philippines
Languages
Box office₱5.5 million [1]

Pamahiin (English: Superstitions) is a 2006 Filipino supernatural horror film directed by Rahyan Carlos, released on April 19, 2006. It stars Dennis Trillo and Iya Villania, alongside Jaclyn Jose, Paolo Contis, and Marian Rivera in their supporting roles. [2] The premise of the film is based on personal beliefs in superstitions in the Philippines. [3] [4]

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Cast

Main cast

Supporting cast

Production

Regal Films producers Lily Monteverde and daughter Roselle hired television director Rahyan Carlos to direct his first full-length feature film. [3] While collaborating with scriptwriter Andrew Paredes, the plot took inspiration after the death of Carlos' uncle who was also a director before filming. Carlos watched all the Asian horror movies while researching various Philippine superstitions to influence his film. [5]

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