Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2

Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 is a 2014 Filipino science fiction action comedy horror adventure film co-written and directed by Erik Matti. The film stars Dingdong Dantes reprising his role as Makoy, and Joey Marquez as Nestor, along with new cast members Isabelle Daza, Lotlot de Leon, KC Montero and Elizabeth Oropesa. A sequel to the 2012 film Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles, it is an official entry to the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival.[1][2][3][4][5]

Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Theatrical release poster
Directed byErik Matti
Screenplay byMichiko Yamamoto
Story by
  • Erik Matti
  • Michiko Yamamoto
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyShing Fung Cheung
Edited by
  • Vito Cajili
  • Sheryll Lopez
Music by
  • Erwin Romulo
  • Malek Lopez
Production
companies
Distributed byGMA Films
Release date
  • December 25, 2014 (2014-12-25)
Running time
105 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
Budget86 million
Box office₱120 million

Synopsis

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After defeating the Tiktiks during the previous night in the town of Pulupandan, Makoy (Dingdong Dantes), with his wife Sonia, their newborn son Mackie, Sonia's father Nestor (Joey Marquez) and neighbor Pacing leave the place and past behind. But just when they think they finally have their peace and quiet, trouble comes back at them from aswangs of another kind called Kubot.

Cast

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Accolades

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Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2014 40th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Picture Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 Nominated [6]
Best Actor Dingdong Dantes Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Joey Marquez Won
Best Supporting Actress Lotlot De Leon Won
Best Production Design Ericson Navarro Won
Best Visual Effects Mothership Won
Best Make-up Artist Juvan Bermil
Charles Alabado
Won

References

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  1. ^ Tomada, Nathalie (December 15, 2014). "Kubot and the Aswang collaboration". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  2. ^ San Diego Jr., Bayani (December 23, 2014). "MMFF 2014: Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  3. ^ "From 'Tiktik' to 'Kubot'". The Manila Times. November 29, 2014. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  4. ^ Cruz, Oggs (December 28, 2014). "'Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2' Review: Wicked Fun". Rappler. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  5. ^ Dela Cruz, Armando (December 30, 2014). "Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2". Film Police Reviews. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  6. ^ "MMFF 2014 winners revealed; Jennylyn Mercado and Derek Ramsay win top acting awards". Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 28, 2014. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
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