Shake, Rattle & Roll (film series)

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Shake, Rattle & Roll
High-quality recolored version of current SRR logo.png
Produced byAthena Productions (1984)
Regal Entertainment (1990–present)
Production
companies
Regal Entertainment
Regal Multimedia Inc. (main)
Athena Productions (1984)
Reality Entertainment
Ignite Media (2005)
Distributed byRegal Films Distribution
Athena Productions
Good Harvest Unlimited
MAQ Productions
ABS-CBN Films
Running time
Total (16 films):
1,873 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Language Filipino

Shake, Rattle & Roll (SRR) is a Filipino horror anthology film series produced by Regal Entertainment. The film series, which began in 1984, is one of the longest-running in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The series consists of sixteen films, each divided into three segments that feature characters encountering creatures from Philippine mythology as well as other entities in both urban and provincial settings. With the exception of the sixth and sixteenth installments, which premiered in January 1997 and November 2023, respectively, all entries were official selections of the Metro Manila Film Festival. [1] The title is based on the song of the same name.

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The first installment was released under the defunct Athena Productions, while all the succeeding installments are produced by Regal Entertainment.

As of 2025, there are currently sixteen installments of the film series, with the latest installment, Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme , released on November 29, 2023. [2] [3] [4] An upcoming seventeenth installment, Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil Origins , is scheduled to be released in 2025 and will be an entry to the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival. [5]

Films

No.YearEpisodes
I 1984Baso (lit.'Glass')Pridyider (lit.'Fridge')Manananggal
Director: Emmanuel H. Borlaza Director: Ishmael Bernal Director: Peque Gallaga
Writer: Jose N. CarreonWriter: Amado Lacuesta Jr.Writer: Uro dela Cruz
Cast: Joel Torre, Rey "PJ" Abellana, Arlene Muhlach, Rosemarie Gil, Tony CarreonCast: Janice de Belen, Charito Solis, William Martinez, Lito Gruet, Emily Loren, Mon AlvirCast: Herbert Bautista, Irma Alegre, Mary Walter, Peewee Quijano, Pen Medina
II 1990Multo (lit.'Ghost')Kulam (lit.'Witch')Aswang
Directors: Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes
Writers: Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes, Don Escudero
Cast: Janice de Belen, Eric Quizon, Eddie Gutierrez, Isabel Granada, Caridad SanchezCast: Joey Marquez, Daisy Romualdez, Carmina Villarroel, Sylvia Sanchez, Lotlot de Leon Cast: Manilyn Reynes, Ana Roces, Aljon Jimenez, Anjo Yllana, Richard Gomez, Vangie Labalan, Rez Cortez
III 1991Yaya (lit.'Nanny')Ate (lit.'Sister')Nanay (lit.'Mother')
Directors: Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes
Writers: Jerry Lopez-Sineneng, Lore Reyes, Peque Gallaga Writers: Dwight Gaston, Peque Gallaga
Cast: Kris Aquino, Lilia Cuntapay, Ogie Alcasid, Mae-Ann Adonis, Rosemarie Gil Cast: Janice de Belen, Gina Alajar, Subas Herrero, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Cris da Luz, Pen Medina, Inday Badiday, Joel Torre, Lucy Quinto, Christopher BalaseCast: Manilyn Reynes, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Joey Marquez, Ricardo Cepeda, Vangie Labalan, Candy Pangilinan, Jinky Laurel, Agnes Ventura, Roxanne Silverio, Giselle Sanchez, Richard Arellano, Rick Halal, Marlene Aguilar
IV 1992Ang Guro (lit.'The Teacher')Ang Kapitbahay (lit.'The Neighbor')Ang Madre (lit.'The Nun')
Directors: Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes
Writer: Lore ReyesWriter: Peque Gallaga
Cast: Manilyn Reynes, Edu Manzano, Sunshine Cruz, Aljon Jimenez, Nida Blanca Cast: Aiza Seguerra, Janice de Belen, Al Tantay, Rene Hinojales, Lady Lee Cast: Gina Alajar, Aiko Melendez, Miguel Rodriguez, Ai-Ai delas Alas, IC Mendoza, Bella Flores, Lilia Cuntapay
V 1994MalignoAnino (lit.'Shadow')Impakto
Director: Don Escudero Director: Jose Javier Reyes Director: Manny Castañeda
Writer: Jose Javier Reyes
Cast: Ruffa Gutierrez, Monsour del Rosario, Bong Regala, Angel Confiado, Rustica Carpio, Aida CarmonaCast: Sheryl Cruz, Jacklyn Jose, Dingdong Dantes, Ogie Diaz, Patrick Riego De Dios, Ana Abad Santos, Eva Darren, Len Ag-Santos, George Lim, Cherry Cornell, Oscar MoranCast: Manilyn Reynes, Tom Taus, Chuck Perez, Don Pepot, Michelle Ortega, Archie Adamos, Nonong de Andres, Lilia Cuntapay, Romy Romulo
VI 1997Ang Telebisyon (lit.'The Television')Ang Tulay (lit.'The Bridge')Ang Buwan (lit.'The Moon')
Director: Maurice CarvajalDirector: Frank G. Rivera Director: Anton Juan
Writer: Tony Perez
Cast: Camille Prats, Joanne Quintas, Kiko Villanueva, Dan Pacia, John Apacible Cast: Aiza Seguerra, Ara Mina, Matet de Leon, Tom TausCast: Tonton Gutierrez, Georgia Ortega, Roy Alvarez, Raymond Keannu, John Apacible, Mon Confiado
VII
(2k5)
2005Poso (lit.'Water Pump')AquariumLihim ng San Joaquin (lit.'Secret of San Joaquin')
Director: Uro dela CruzDirector: Rico Maria IlardeDirector: Richard V. Somes
Writer: Dondon MonteverdeWriter: Aloy AdlawanWriter: Joven Tan
Cast: Ai-Ai delas Alas, Gloria Romero, Rainier Castillo, Yasmien Kurdi, Biboy Ramirez, Jenine Desiderio, Marco Alcaraz Cast: Ara Mina, Ogie Alcasid, Paul Salas, Wilma Doesnt, Reggie CurleyCast: Mark Anthony Fernandez, Tanya Garcia, Elizabeth Oropesa, Ronnie Lazaro, Nonie Buencamino
VIII 200613th FloorYaya (lit.'Nanny')LRT
Director: Rahyan Q. CarlosDirector: Topel Lee Director: Mike Tuviera
Writer: Fairlane RaymundoWriter: Iris Saldavia-Aniban, Ben Cho, Edzon Mario RapisoraWriter: Enzo Valdes
Cast: Bearwin Meily, Janus del Prado, Keanna Reeves, Roxanne Guinoo, Joseph Bitangcol, Krystal Reyes, Isay Alvarez, Aaron Junatas, Robert SeñaCast: Nash Aguas, Sheryl Cruz, Iza Calzado, Debraliz Valasote, TJ Trinidad, Nene Tamayo, Boom AntonioCast: Manilyn Reynes, Keempee de Leon, Quintin Alianza, Eugene Domingo, Cass Ponti, Empress Schuck, Ehra Madrigal, Mhyco Aquino, Charles Christianson, Sergio Garcia, Dino Imperial, IC Mendoza, Miko Palanca
IX 2007Christmas TreeBangungot (lit.'Nightmare')Engkanto (lit.'Fairy')
Director: Paul Y. DazaDirector: Mike Tuviera Director: Topel Lee
Writer: Fairlane Raymundo, Enzo Valdez Writer: Venjie PellenaWriter: Andrew Paredes
Cast: Nash Aguas, John Prats, Lovi Poe, Tonton Gutierrez, Gina Alajar, Boots Anson-Roa, Sophia Baars, John Lapus Cast: Dennis Trillo, Pauleen Luna, Roxanne Guinoo, Jaymee Joaquin, Jason Gainza, Andrea Torres, Eugene Domingo Cast: Katrina Halili, Matt Evans, Martin Escudero, Melissa Ricks, Felix Roco, Jewel Mische, Sam Concepcion, Nanding Josef, Jojo Alejar, Carmi Sanchez, Hector Macaso
X 2008EmergencyClass PictureNieves the Engkanto Slayer (lit.'Nieves the Fairy Slayer')
Director: Mike Tuviera Director: Topel Lee Director: Mike Tuviera
Writer: Ellen EstradaWriter: Cheryl Ann NarvasaWriter: Penny Tuviera, Alex Vicencio
Cast: JC de Vera, Roxanne Guinoo, Mylene Dizon, Wendell Ramos, John Lapus, Janus del Prado, Denise Laurel Cast: Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Jean Garcia, Erich Gonzales, Charles Christianson, Niña Jose, Eda Nolan, Stef Prescott, Prince Stefan, IC Mendoza, Andrea Torres Cast: Marian Rivera, Diana Zubiri, Buboy Villar, Jennica Garcia, Martin Escudero, Luis Alandy, Desiree del Valle, Marco Alcaraz, Iwa Moto, Pekto, Malou Crisologo
XI 2009Diablo (lit.'Devil')Ukay-Ukay (lit.'Thrift Shop')Lamanglupa (lit.'Goblin')
Director: Rico GutierrezDirector: Don Michael Perez Director: Jessel Monteverde
Writer: Elmer GatchalianWriter: Gina Marissa Tagasa Writer: Renato Custodio
Cast: Maja Salvador, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Gina Alajar, Joem Bascon, Alex Castro, Irma Adlawan Cast: Ruffa Gutierrez, Zoren Legaspi, Megan Young, John Lapus, Miguel Faustman, Carl Guevarra Cast: Jennica Garcia, Rayver Cruz, Iya Villania, Martin Escudero, Dominic Roco, Felix Roco, Bangs Garcia, Julia Clarete
XII 2010Mamanyiika (lit.'Mama Doll')Isla (lit.'Island')Punerarya (lit.'Funeral Home')
Director: Zoren Legaspi Director: Topel Lee Director: Jerrold Tarog
Writer: Aloy Adlawan, Maribel IlagWriter: Jules CatanyagWriter: Rona Lean Sales
Starring: Shaina Magdayao, Ricky Davao, Elijah AlejoStarring: Andi Eigenmann, Rayver Cruz, John Lapus Starring: Carla Abellana, Sid Lucero, Nash Aguas, Martin Escudero
XIII 2011TamawoParola (lit.'Lighthouse')Rain Rain Go Away
Director: Richard V. SomesDirector: Jerrold Tarog Director: Chris Martinez
Writer: Aloy Adlawan, Jules KatanyagWriter: Aloy Adlawan, Jerrold Tarog, Maribel Ilag, Roselle Y. MonteverdeWriter: Jerry Gracio
Starring: Zanjoe Marudo, Maricar Reyes, Bugoy Cariño Starring: Kathryn Bernardo, Sam Concepcion, Louise delos Reyes Starring: Eugene Domingo, Edgar Allan Guzman, Boots Anson-Roa, Jay Manalo
XIV
(The Invasion)
2012Pamana (lit.'Inheritance')Lost CommandUnwanted
Director: Chito S. Roño
Writer: Ricardo Lee Writer: Rody VeraWriter: Roy C. Iglesias
Starring: Janice de Belen, Herbert Bautista Starring: Dennis Trillo, Paulo Avelino, Martin Escudero Starring: Vhong Navarro, Lovi Poe
XV 2014Ahas (lit.'Snake')Ulam (lit.'Dish')Flight 666
Director: Dondon SantosDirector: Jerrold Tarog Director: Perci Intalan
Writer: Rody VeraWriters: Zig Marasigan, Jerrold Tarog Writers: Evie Macapugay, Renei Dimla, Perci Intalan
Starring: Erich Gonzales, JC de Vera Starring: Dennis Trillo, Carla Abellana Starring: Lovi Poe, Matteo Guidicelli
XVI
(Extreme)
2023GlitchMukbangRage
Director: Richard V. SomesDirector: Jerrold Tarog Director: Joey de Guzman
Writers: Noreen Capili, Anton SantamariaWriters: Onay Sales-Camero, Jerrold TarogWriter: Trisha Mae Delez
Starring: Iza Calzado, Miggs Cuaderno, Donna Carriaga, Angel Guardian, Jewel Milag, Kim Atienza Starring: Jane Oineza, RK Bagatsing, Paul Salas, AC Bonifacio, Ninong Ry, Elle Villanueva, Phi Palmos, Esnyr Ranollo, Jana Taladro, Francis Mata, Ian GimenaStarring: Jane de Leon, Rob Gomez, Sarah Edwards, Paolo Gumabao, Bryce Eusebio, Dustin Yu, Mika Reins, Maita Ejercito, Jerico Estregan
XVII
(Evil Origins)
2025177520252050
Director: Shugo PraicoDirector: Joey de GuzmanDirector: Ian Loreños
Writer: Alex CastorWriter: Onay SalesWriter: Gina Marissa Tagasa
Starring: Carla Abellana, Janice de Belen, Arlene Muhlach, Ara Mina, Loisa Andalio, Elijah Alejo, Ashley Ortega, Ysabel Ortega Starring: Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin, Fyang Smith, JM Ibarra, Althea Ablan, Karina Bautista, Sassa Gurl, Dylan Yturralde, Arkin Lagman, Kaila Estrada Starring: Richard Gutierrez, Ivana Alawi, Manilyn Reynes, Matt Lozano, Sarah Edwards, Dustin Yu, Maika Rivera, Raven Rigor, Angelica Lao, Shecko Apostol, Celyn David

Television

Episodes of the films were aired in ABS-CBN, as part of the channel's Shake, Rattle & Roll: Sabado Special block every Saturday. [1]

Other media

A full-length remake of the segment "Pridyider", directed by Rico Maria Ilarde, was released on September 19, 2012.

In 2016, an unofficial graphic novel adaptation of the second film was published under the title Shake, Rattle & Roll: Kahindik-hindik na Klasikong Katatakutan. The work contains three stories based on the film and was authored by Adam David, Carljoe Javier, Mervin Malonzo, and Noel Pascual.

Overview

The Shake, Rattle & Roll films feature themes such as Filipino supernatural beings (including aswang s, engkanto s, and tiyanak s), as well as superstitions, urban legends, extraterrestrials, cults, and spirit possession.

While the series incorporates comedic elements, its primary focus remains on horror. Several installments, notably the fifth, eighth, fourteenth, fifteenth, and seventeenth entries, suggest interconnected narratives, implying a shared universe. Although most episodes are set during the Christmas season to coincide with the films' holiday release schedule, only the "Christmas Tree" segment from the ninth film directly references Christmas. [1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Cruz, Edgar (November 20, 2017). "Dreaming of a gothic Christmas". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  2. Regal Entertainment Inc. (June 26, 2023). An XTREME comeback is about to happen, SHAKE RATTLE & ROLL xXxTREME!. Facebook . Meta Platforms, Inc. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  3. PEP Troika (June 22, 2023). "Direk Jose Javier Reyes, creative consultant ng Regal pero nagdidirek din sa Vivamax" [Director Jose Javier Reyes a creative consultant of Regal but also directs at Vivamax]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved August 10, 2023. May aspiring entry ba ang Regal sa Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2023? Bulalas ng 68-anyos na si Direk Joey, 'Shake, Rattle & Roll 237! Shake, Rattle & Roll EXTREME! Kung mapili! Kung mapili siya…'
  4. scoopfreshnewsPH (June 17, 2023). "Si Jane de Leon ang magiging banner story..." (in Filipino). Retrieved June 21, 2023 via Facebook.
  5. "MMFF releases first batch of official entries for 2025 film festival". GMA Network . July 8, 2025. Retrieved July 9, 2025.