Shake, Rattle & Roll (SRR) is a Filipino horror anthology film series produced by Regal Entertainment, and formerly Athena Productions. Started in 1984, it was the longest-running film series in the Philippines. The series consists of 16 films, each containing three horror segments that involve Philippine mythological creatures and other monsters. All films of the series were official entries for the Metro Manila Film Festival, with the exception of the sixth and sixteenth installments, which premiered in January 1997 and November 2023 respectively.[1] The title is based on the song of the same name.
| Shake, Rattle & Roll | |
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| Directed by | Various |
| Written by | Various |
| Produced by | Athena Productions (1984) Regal Entertainment (1990–present) |
| Starring | Various |
Production companies | Regal Entertainment Regal Multimedia Inc. (main) Reality Entertainment Ignite Media (2005) Athena Productions (1984) |
| Distributed by | Athena Productions Good Harvest Unlimited MAQ Productions Regal Entertainment |
Release date | 1984–2023 |
Running time | Total (16 films): 1,873 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
The first installment was released under the defunct Athena Productions, while all the succeeding installments are produced by Regal Entertainment.
As of 2024[update], there are sixteen installments of the film series, with the latest installment, Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme,[2] released on November 29, 2023. It is directed by Richard V. Somes, Jerrold Tarog, and Joey de Guzman, and stars Iza Calzado, Jane Oineza, and Jane de Leon.[3][4]
Films
| No. | Year | Episodes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 1984 | Baso (lit. 'Glass') | Pridyider (lit. 'Fridge') | Manananggal |
| Director: Emmanuel H. Borlaza | Director: Ishmael Bernal | Director: Peque Gallaga | ||
| Writer: Jose N. Carreon | Writer: Amado Lacuesta Jr. | Writer: Uro dela Cruz | ||
| Cast: Joel Torre, Rey "PJ" Abellana, Arlene Muhlach, Rosemarie Gil, Tony Carreon | Cast: Janice de Belen, Charito Solis, William Martinez, Lito Gruet, Emily Loren, Mon Alvir | Cast: Herbert Bautista, Irma Alegre, Mary Walter, Peewee Quijano, Pen Medina | ||
| II | 1990 | Multo (lit. 'Ghost') | Kulam (lit. 'Hex') | Aswang |
| Directors: Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes | ||||
| Writers: Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes, Don Escudero | ||||
| Cast: Janice de Belen, Eric Quizon, Eddie Gutierrez, Isabel Granada, Caridad Sanchez | Cast: 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 | 1991 | Yaya (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 Balase | Cast: 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 | 1992 | Ang Guro (lit. 'The Teacher') | Ang Kapitbahay (lit. 'The Neighbor') | Ang Madre (lit. 'The Nun') |
| Directors: Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes | ||||
| Writer: Lore Reyes | Writer: 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 | 1994 | Maligno | Anino (lit. 'Shadow') | Impakto |
| Director: Don Escudero | Director: Jose Javier Reyes | Director: Manny Castañeda | ||
| Cast: Ruffa Gutierrez, Monsour del Rosario, Bong Regala, Angel Confiado, Rustica Carpio, Aida Carmona | Cast: 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 Moran | Cast: Manilyn Reynes, Tom Taus, Chuck Perez, Don Pepot, Michelle Ortega, Archie Adamos, Nonong de Andres, Lilia Cuntapay, Romy Romulo | ||
| VI | 1997 | Ang Telebisyon (lit. 'The Television') | Ang Tulay (lit. 'The Bridge') | Ang Buwan (lit. 'The Moon') |
| Director: Maurice Carvajal | Director: 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 Taus | Cast: Tonton Gutierrez, Georgia Ortega, Roy Alvarez, Raymond Keannu, John Apacible, Mon Confiado | ||
| VII (2k5) |
2005 | Poso (lit. 'Waterpump') | Aquarium | Lihim ng San Joaquin (lit. 'Secret of San Joaquin') |
| Director: Uro dela Cruz | Director: Rico Maria Ilarde | Director: Richard V. Somes | ||
| Writer: Dondon Monteverde | Writer: Aloy Adlawan | Writer: 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 Curley | Cast: Mark Anthony Fernandez, Tanya Garcia, Elizabeth Oropesa, Ronnie Lazaro, Nonie Buencamino | ||
| VIII | 2006 | 13th Floor | Yaya (lit. 'Nanny') | LRT |
| Director: Rahyan Q. Carlos | Director: Topel Lee | Director: Mike Tuviera | ||
| Writer: Fairlane Raymundo | Writer: Iris Saldavia-Aniban, Ben Cho, Edzon Mario Rapisora | Writer: Enzo Valdes | ||
| Cast: Bearwin Meily, Janus del Prado, Keanna Reeves, Roxanne Guinoo, Joseph Bitangcol, Krystal Reyes, Isay Alvarez, Aaron Junatas, Robert Seña | Cast: Nash Aguas, Sheryl Cruz, Iza Calzado, Debraliz Valasote, TJ Trinidad, Nene Tamayo, Boom Antonio | Cast: 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 | 2007 | Christmas Tree | Bangungot (lit. 'Nightmare') | Engkanto (lit. 'Fairy') |
| Director: Paul Y. Daza | Director: Mike Tuviera | Director: Topel Lee | ||
| Writer: Fairlane Raymundo, Enzo Valdez | Writer: Venjie Pellena | Writer: 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 | 2008 | Emergency | Class Picture | Nieves the Engkanto Slayer |
| Director: Mike Tuviera | Director: Topel Lee | Director: Mike Tuviera | ||
| Writer: Ellen Estrada | Writer: Cheryl Ann Narvasa | Writer: 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 | 2009 | Diablo (lit. 'Demon') | Ukay-Ukay (lit. 'Thrift Shop') | Lamanglupa (lit. 'Goblin') |
| Director: Rico Gutierrez | Director: Don Michael Perez | Director: Jessel Monteverde | ||
| 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 | 2010 | Mamanyiika (lit. 'Mama Doll') | Isla (lit. 'Island') | Punerarya (lit. 'Funeral Home') |
| Director: Zoren Legaspi | Director: Topel Lee | Director: Jerrold Tarog | ||
| Writer: Aloy Adlawan, Maribel Ilag | Writer: Jules Catanyag | Writer: Rona Lean Sales | ||
| Starring: Shaina Magdayao, Ricky Davao, Elijah Alejo | Starring: Andi Eigenmann | Starring: Carla Abellana, Sid Lucero | ||
| XIII | 2011 | Tamawo | Parola (lit. 'Lighthouse') | Rain Rain Go Away |
| Director: Richard V. Somes | Director: Jerrold Tarog | Director: Chris Martinez | ||
| 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) |
2012 | Pamana (lit. 'Inheritance') | Lost Command | Unwanted |
| Director: Chito S. Roño | ||||
| Starring: Janice de Belen, Herbert Bautista | Starring: Dennis Trillo, Paulo Avelino, Martin Escudero | Starring: Vhong Navarro, Lovi Poe | ||
| XV | 2014 | Ahas (lit. 'Snake') | Ulam (lit. 'Dish') | Flight 666 |
| Director: Dondon Santos | Director: Jerrold Tarog | Director: Perci Intalan | ||
| Writer: Rody Vera | Writers: 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) |
2023 | Glitch | Mukbang | Rage |
| Director: Richard V. Somes | Director: Jerrold Tarog | Director: Joey de Guzman | ||
| Writers: Noreen Capili, Anton Santamaria | Writers: Onay Sales-Camero, Jerrold Tarog | Writer: Trisha Mae Delez | ||
| Starring: Iza Calzado, Miggs Cuaderno, Donna Carriaga, Angel Guardian, Jewel Milag | Starring: Jane Oineza, RK Bagatsing, Paul Salas, AC Bonifacio, Elle Villanueva | Starring: Jane de Leon, Paolo Gumabao, Rob Gomez, Sarah Edwards, Dustin Yu, Bryce Eusebio | ||
Television
Episodes of the Shake, Rattle & Roll films were aired in ABS-CBN, as part of the channel's Sabado Special block every Saturday.[1]
Other media
A full-length remake of the "Pridyider" episode, directed by Rico Maria Ilarde, was released on September 19, 2012.
An unofficial graphic novel adaptation of the second film was published on January 1, 2016. Titled Shake, Rattle & Roll: Kahindik-hindik na Klasikong Katatakutan, it features three stories that were adapted from the film. It was created by authors Adam David, Carljoe Javier, Mervin Malonzo, and Noel Pascual.
Themes
The subjects and themes featured in Shake, Rattle & Roll include Filipino supernatural beings (e.g. aswangs, engkanto, tiyanaks, etc.), superstitions, urban legends, cults and demonic possessions. Almost all of the films are set during the Christmas season. While the series typically premieres during that time, only the "Christmas Tree" episode in Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 contains Christmas-related content.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Cruz, Edgar (November 20, 2017). "Dreaming of a gothic Christmas". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
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- ^ scoopfreshnewsPH (June 17, 2023). "Si Jane de Leon ang magiging banner story..." (in Filipino). Retrieved June 21, 2023 – via Facebook.