Haunted Mansion (2015 film)

Lore & Background

The film follows a group of high school kids staying in an old mansion for a retreat activity. Their stay turns into a nightmare when they accidentally cross paths with the mansion's dark past, involving the dead owner Amara Lobregat and her wicked agendas. The plot involves a student named Ella, who possesses a third eye enabling her to see ghosts, and her friends Adrian and Jacob, as they uncover the tragic history of Amara, her sister Veronica, and the man Jaime.

Reader's Guide

Haunted Mansion received generally positive reviews from film critics, who praised its cinematography, visual effects, production design, and musical score. The cast, including Janella Salvador, Marlo Mortel, Jerome Ponce, Iza Calzado, and Janice de Belen, was also praised for their performances. The film opened in more than 40 cinemas and earned ₱10 million on its first day, landing in third place at the box office.

Did You Know?

• The script for the film, originally entitled Rest House, took five years to perfect.
• The film was shot in Marikina, at the Marcos Twin Mansion owned by the Marcoses.
• A hole as big as a swimming pool was dug for a two-minute scene.
• During filming, actor Paolo Gumabao reported that a door closed on its own while he and his stylist were in a room on the second floor.