(We?re running this guide to help moviegoers plan their holiday cinema tour. The 35th MMFF runs from Dec. 25 to Jan. 7, 2010.)
Shake, Rattle and Roll 11
Produced by Regal Entertainment
First Episode: ?Lamang Lupa?
Directed by Jessel Monteverde; stars Jennica Garcia, Rayver Cruz, Iya Villania, Mart Escudero, Bangs Garcia, Domic Roco and Felix Roco
The story revolves around a group of friends who went camping only to find themselves relentlessly pursued by ferocious creatures called ?lamang lupa.?
Second Episode: ?Diablo?
Directed by Rico Gutierrez; stars Maja Salvador, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Gina Alajar, Joem Bascon, Irma Adlawan and Alex Castro
Maja plays Claire, a young doctor-intern at a provincial hospital haunted by demonic visions after she encounters a female patient suspected of carrying a deadly flu virus. Claire?s aunt brings her to Father Ronnie (Fernandez), who turns out to be Claire?s former boyfriend. Old flames are rekindled while both Ronnie and Claire battle the demon.
Third Episode: ?Ukay Ukay?
Directed by Don Michael Perez; stars Ruffa Gutierrez, Zoren Legazpi, Meagan Young, and John Lapuz
Ruffa and Zoren play would-be couple Kayla and Harold whose wedding plans are deterred by a ?possessed? gown from ?ukay-ukay.?