The Debutantes (film)

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The Debutantes
The-Debutantes-Poster.jpeg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPrime Cruz
Screenplay by
  • Renato Custodio Jr.
  • Elmer Gatchalian
  • Jenilee Chuanasu [1]
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMackie Galvez
Edited byGalileo Te
Music byAlyana Cabral
Production
companies
[3]
Distributed by Regal Entertainment
Release date
  • October 4, 2017 (2017-10-04)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

The Debutantes is a 2017 Filipino supernatural slasher film directed by Prime Cruz, and produced by Regal Entertainment. The film stars Sue Ramirez, Miles Ocampo, Michelle Vito, Jane De Leon and Chanel Morales. Its first trailer was released on September 8, 2017, and the film debuted nationwide on October 4, 2017, under Regal Films. The film is Ramirez's second horror film after Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B . [4]

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Plot

Kate (Sue Ramirez) is a strange and weird girl who wants to be friends with the popular girls in school - Lara (Miles Ocampo), Jenny (Jane De Leon), Candice (Michelle Vito) and Shayne (Chanel Morales). [5] However the group prefers to bully her instead. [6] After helping the girls with their homework, Lara invites Kate to Jenny's 18th birthday. However, the group played a prank on her during the birthday. [7]

Kate had a nightmare about a curse [7] and tried to warn the others but they continued bullying her aside from Lara. [8] Soon, there was a supernatural entity that is killing the debutantes [9] as they turn 18. [10]

Cast

Main

Supporting

Guest/Cameo's

Reception

The Debutantes earned ₱3.5 million at the box office during its first day on theaters nationwide. [11]

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