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Kutob

Kutob

Critics have noted its mix of supernatural and psychological horror elements without fully committing to either genre, drawing comparisons to the American films *Psycho* and *Carrie*. The story follows Erica (Rica Peralejo), who suspects her boyfriend Carlo (Ryan Agoncillo) of being unfaithful. She and her best friend Mayen (Alessandra de Rossi) visit a fortune-teller, who warns of approaching danger. Erica ignores the warning, and her relationship with Carlo deteriorates. Her friends Amy (Ana Capri) and Lemuel (Marvin Agustin) step in. As Erica tries to reconcile with Carlo, Lemuel—who harbors a hidden desire for her—has unresolved matters of his own. The main cast includes Rica Peralejo as Erica, Marvin Agustin as Lemuel, Alessandra de Rossi as Mayen, and Ryan Agoncillo as Carlo. Supporting roles are played by James Blanco, Liza Lorena, Ana Capri, Bing Loyzaga, Andrea del Rosario, Valerie Concepcion, Eugene Domingo, and John Wayne Sace as a young Lemuel.

Quick Facts

Director
Jose Javier Reyes
Producer
Orly R. Ilacad
Starring
Marvin Agustin / Rica Peralejo / Alessandra de Rossi / Ryan Agoncillo
Music
Jaime Fabregas
Cinematography
Lito 'Itok' Mempin
Editing
Vito Cajili
Studio
Canary Films
Distributor
OctoArts Films
Released
25 December 2005 · Philippines
Runtime
101 minutes
Country
Philippines
Language
Filipino

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Lore & Background

The film follows Erica (Rica Peralejo), who is having problems with her boyfriend Carlo (Ryan Agoncillo), whom she suspects of womanizing. She and her best friend Mayen (Alessandra de Rossi) consult a fortune-teller who warns about danger that lurks ahead. When Erica ignores this, her relationship with Carlo worsens, then her friends Amy (Ana Capri) and Lemuel (Marvin Agustin) intervene. Erica tries to patch things up with Carlo, but Lemuel, who is protecting a hidden desire for her, also has some things to finish.

Reader's Guide

The film blends supernatural and psychological horror without being overtly of those genres, drawing comparisons to the American films Psycho and Carrie. Its legacy lies in its effective use of suspense and character-driven horror, contributing to the Filipino horror genre of the mid-2000s.

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