This horror/horror-comedy franchise has been doing so well for the past years that Regal Entertainment has decided to put out yet another installment of Shake, Rattle and Roll (SR&R).
SR&R 8 sticks to the same format that Filipinos have come to expect—a trilogy. This collection of mini-features is directed by three independent directors: Rahyan Carlos, Topel Lee, and Mike Tuviera. They are all young filmmakers who have made their mark in the local scene and are expected to do so in the international arena as well.
Cast: Bearwin Meily, Keanna Reeves, Roxanne Guinoo, Joseph Bitangcol, Iza Calzado, Sheryl Cruz,
TJ Trinidad, Keempee de Leon, Manilyn Reynes, Eugene Domingo, and Cass Ponti
Directors: Rahyan Carlos, Topel Lee and Mike Tuviera
Writers: Edzon Rapisora and Fairlane Raymundo ("13/F"); Iris Saldavia-Aniban Ben Cho and Fairlane Raymundo ("Yaya"); Lorenzo Valdez and Fairlane Raymundo ("LRT").
Production: Regal Entertainment
Plot: Just like the seven previous SR&R franchise, this eighth one has three episodes:"13/F," about a children's party held on a "forbidden" floor; "Yaya" is about a naughty kid who discovers that his new nanny is a vampire; and "LRT" is a slash-and-gore story about characters trapped in an LRT coach, where a "halimaw" is out to get them.
Box-Office Potential: Year 2006 has made horror a crowd-drawing movie genre. Considering its cast, fresh ideas from the directors, and even the special effects--SR&R 8 has a chance of reclaiming its appeal among moviegoers.
Awards Prediction: Except for Herbert Bautista who won as Best Actor in the original SR&R movie way back in 1984, none of the stars who appeared in this horror franchise were recognized by the MMMF-P jurors, but this year should be an exception.
Nash Aguas, the boy in the "Yaya" episode is fantastic in the movie and should be the hands-down winner in the best child actor category. "Yaya" is also far and away the best of the three episodes--from its storytelling, lighting, editing, acting, to overall direction--and alone makes Shake, Rattle and Roll 8 a must-see film.
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