Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies

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Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Mark A. Reyes
Starring
Production
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Distributed by GMA Pictures
Release date
  • November 22, 2017 (2017-11-22)
Country Philippines
Language Filipino
Budget₱70million
Box office₱70 million[ citation needed ]

Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies is a 2017 Filipino zombie comedy film directed by Mark A. Reyes, starring Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, and Paolo Ballesteros. [1] It is a spin-off film of the Kalyeserye segment of Eat Bulaga! , a Philippine variety show. The film's name is a play on the title of the 2016 South Korean film Train to Busan and the 2009 tower defense game Plants vs. Zombies . It is under the production of M-Zet Productions, to be part of APT Entertainment, and was released in Philippine cinemas on November 22, 2017. The movie was distributed by GMA Network. [2]

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Synopsis

As Charmaine, daughter of both Alden and Yaya Dub grows up, she experiences a nightmare involving her mother turned into an infected zombie. Her grandparents, the Lolas reassure their grandchild and promise a trip for her. A few days later, they join a tour group to go in a beach. As they rest in a gas station, a zombie attacks the employees of the station. The infection spreads, killing and infecting civilians. They board the bus, alongside others to escape the area. Their survival resides in the knowledge of a kid about zombie types, and how to counter them. They do everything to survive until they reach a safe zone.

Cast

Main cast

Supporting cast

Extended cast

Special participation

Production

The principal photography of Trip Ubusan took 30 days and the production studio behind the film, APT Entertainment had to adjust the filming schedule to accommodate actors Paolo Ballesteros, Wally Bayola, and Jose Manalo's busy schedule. The film was reportedly inspired from the Korean horror film, Train to Busan. The film, which was described as a horror comedy film, is said to feature some dramatic scenes. [3]

Release

Trip Ubusan opened on November 22, 2017 in almost 200 cinemas nationwide. [4] [ better source needed ] The film had box office gross of more than ₱70 million. [5]

Reception

Trip Ubusan received an A rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board. It received mixed reviews from various film critics.[ citation needed ]

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