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'{{short description|2023 Philippine horror film by Roderick Cabrido}} {{use mdy dates|date=December 2023}} {{Infobox film | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = Roderick Cabrido | image = File:Mallari MMFF.jpg | writer = Enrico Santos | producer = {{Plain list| * John Brian Diamante * Ronalyn Bana-ag}} | starring = {{Plain list| *[[Piolo Pascual]] *[[Janella Salvador]] *[[Elisse Joson]] *[[JC Santos]] *[[Gloria Diaz]] }} | editing = {{Plain list| * Noah Tonga * Nelson Villamayor}} | music = Von de Guzman | studio = {{Plain list| * Mentorque Productions * Clever Minds Inc.}} | distributor = {{plainlist| *[[Warner Bros. Pictures]] *[[Star Cinema]]{{efn|[[Star Cinema]] will handled worldwide sales.}} }} | released = {{Film date|2023|12|25}} | runtime = 129 minutes | country = Philippines | language = Filipino | budget = ₱80 million }} '''''Mallari''''' is a Philippine [[horror film]] written by Enrico Santos and directed by Roderick Cabrido. It stars [[Piolo Pascual]] who plays the film's three main characters: [[Juan Severino Mallari]], a Catholic priest and [[serial killer]] in 19th century [[Spanish colonial era in the Philippines|Spanish colonial era Philippines]] and two of the priest's fictional descendants Johnrey in the post-World War II era and Jonathan, a doctor in the contemporary era. The film made its premiere at the [[2023 Metro Manila Film Festival]] on December 25, 2023 where it won [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]] for [[JC Santos]], [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Musical Score|Best Musical Score]], and [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Production Design|Best Production Design]], and was a runner-up for the [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Picture|Best Picture]]. ==Notes== {{Notelist}} ==Plot== The film tells the interlinked stories of three generations of the Mallari family; Juan Severino, Johnrey and Jonathan, living in different time periods: ===1812=== Juan Severino, accompanied by his mother Doña Facunda, arrives in [[Magalang]] to become its priest. While he is away, Facunda is turned into a [[manananggal]] by their servants led by Maria Capac. When Severino discovers this, Maria tells him that Facunda can only be cured by consuming human flesh. Torn between damning himself and saving his mother, he agrees to become a murderer after his sinister alter ego urges him to rid society of delinquents. He then kills a corrupt landlord and two prostitutes and feeds their remains to Facunda, who, unaware of her transformation and her son's activities, recovers. As more murders occur, Magalang’s residents flee. Later, a man resembling Severino appears to Facunda claiming to be a future descendant. After warning that Severino will be remembered as a killer, he forces him to admit his murders and her being a manananggal. The man then scuffles with Severino before authorities and a witness to the murders arrive and arrest Severino as the man suddenly disappears. In the commotion, Maria hides Facunda. ===1948=== During the [[Hukbalahap Rebellion]], Johnrey visits Magalang to make a documentary and stays at his ancestral residence. After encountering victims of an [[aswang]] attack which Johnrey's boss dismisses as a [[Edward Lansdale|CIA operation]], he learns of a series of murders taking place in town. Suspecting a connection with his ancestor, Johnrey decides to investigate. Johnrey dreams of going back in time to 1812 and encountering Severino, Doña Facunda, the ghosts of Severino's victims, and a boy named Jonathan who claims he is his grandnephew from the future. Upon waking up and finding that he has in his possession Jonathan's blanket, Johnrey realizes that they both have the ability of [[astral projection]] and [[time travel]]. Johnrey returns to 1812 to film Severino and Facunda, compiling two reels addressed to Jonathan. Returning to his time, Johnrey encounters an elderly Maria Capac and his servant Conching, who is revealed to be her granddaughter, holding his wife Felicity hostage, along with an aged Doña Facunda, who refuses to eat human flesh since Severino's arrest. Maria and Conching threaten to kill Felicity unless Johnrey agrees to become a vigilante and allows Facunda's powers to be transferred to Felicity. After Facunda pleads with him to let her die, Johnrey swallows a black chick living inside her, while Facunda disintegrates into ashes. Johnrey transforms into a werewolf and kills Conching and Maria. Reverting to human form, Johnrey tells Felicity to bury him in order to end the curse. Afterwards, Felicity makes a film to explain what happened. ===2023=== After having premonitions about his fiancée Agnes, an adult Jonathan visits Magalang to try and prevent this from happening. He is accompanied by Lucas, the son of a family servant, and Lucas' niece Amal, who tells Jonathan of his ancestors' past. Following his arrival, a series of murders targeting delinquents occur carried out by a figure dressed as a priest, raising suspicion on Jonathan. Jonathan confesses to Lucas that he suspects that it may be involved with Severino, and recalls his childhood dreams, adding that Lucas would soon attack Agnes. Jonathan watches Johnrey's films and learns about his psychic abilities. While helping Jonathan investigate his premonitions, Agnes learns that Lucas belongs to the occult-worshipping Alarcon family, and that Lucas' ancestor is Maria Capac. She later sees a blood-soaked Lucas flagellating himself before a statue of Severino, revealing him to be the killer. Fleeing to the Mallari residence, Agnes is stabbed by Lucas. Jonathan returns to 1812 and scuffles with Severino. Upon waking up, he is attacked by Lucas, who seeks to continue the Alarcons' turning the Mallaris into vigilantes. After killing Lucas, Jonathan comes across a dying Agnes as Felicity's film plays, revealing that the chick remains inside Johnrey. Jonathan digs up Johnrey's grave and despite warnings from the spirits of Severino, his victims, and a still-living Johnrey against reviving the curse, decapitates Johnrey and transfers the chick to Agnes. Jonathan, Agnes, and Amal settle at the Mallari residence. Agnes chastises Jonathan for turning her into a monster, adding that she will be hungry at the full moon. Jonathan looks menacingly at the camera. == Cast == [[File:Mallari MMFF float cast.jpg|thumb|Cast members on board the ''Mallari'' float of the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival's Parade of the Stars]] === 1810s === * [[Piolo Pascual]] as [[Juan Severino Mallari]], Catholic parish priest and serial killer.<ref name="pull-off">{{cite news |last1=Tomada |first1=Nathalie |title=How Piolo Pascual pulled off multiple characters in horror debut film Mallari |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/12/23/2320737/how-piolo-pascual-pulled-multiple-characters-horror-debut-film-mallari |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=The Philippine Star |date=23 December 2023}}</ref> He also plays his sinister alter-ego who convinces him to commit the murders. * [[Gloria Diaz]] as Doña Facunda Mallari * [[Mylene Dizon]] as Melinda * Ge Villamil as Maria Capadocia "Maria Capac" Alarcon * Ron Angeles as Juancho Kuchero * Audrey Alquiroz as Nieves * Bart Guingona as Ruizmayor * Kian Co as Ponce, Melinda's son === 1940s === * [[Piolo Pascual]] as Johnrey Mallari, a photojournalist<ref name="pull-off"/> and grand nephew of Juan Severino<ref name="wreck">{{cite news |last1=Cruz |first1=Marinel |title=Why Piolo was a nervous wreck while shooting horror-thriller 'Mallari' |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/523990/why-piolo-was-a-nervous-wreck-while-shooting-horror-thriller-mallari |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=22 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref> * [[Elisse Joson]] as Felicity Mallari * April Sangco as Conching * [[Vangie Labalan]] as Older Maria Capac *Erlinda Villalobos as Older Facunda Mallari === 2023 === *[[Piolo Pascual]] as Jonathan Mallari de Dios, a doctor and great-grandnephew of Juan Severino.<ref name="wreck"/> *[[Janella Salvador]] as Agnes Salvador, a doctor who is also Jonathan's fiance.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Antonio |first1=Josiah |title=Janella Salvador highlights value of history with 'Mallari' |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/12/23/janella-salvador-highlights-value-of-history-with-mallari |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=12 December 2023}}</ref> *[[JC Santos]] as Brother Lucas Alarcon Segundo *Tommy Alejandrino as Didi Laan *[[Angeli Nicole Sanoy]] as Amalia "Amal" Alarcon *Raffy Tejada as Father Mac ==Production== ''Mallari'' was directed by Derick Cabrido and was based on the script made by Enrico Santos. The script underwent seven revisions prior to filming. The film was produced under Mentorque Productions and Clever Minds.<ref name="jc">{{cite news |last1=Salterio |first1=Leah |title=JC Santos not quitting showbiz |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/12/13/2318343/jc-santos-not-quitting-showbiz |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=The Philippine Star |date=13 December 2023}}</ref> The film is based around the Philippines' first documented serial killer, Severino Mallari and has three intertwined main storylines set in different time periods (1840s, 1940s, and 2023).<ref name="pull-off"/> The film described as "partly-fictional" follows the story of John Rey and Jonathan in the latter two timelines.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Piolo Pascual's horror film 'Mallari' drops official trailer |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/10/14/piolo-pascual-s-horror-film-mallari-drops-official-trailer |date=October 14, 2023 |access-date=November 26, 2023 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en |archive-date=November 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126101619/https://mb.com.ph/2023/10/14/piolo-pascual-s-horror-film-mallari-drops-official-trailer |url-status=live }}</ref> It took four years for the film to be made. Filming took place in various historical sites in the Philippines.<ref name=rappler>{{Cite web |last=Abad |first=Ysa |date=October 10, 2023 |title=WATCH: Piolo Pascual plays a Filipino serial killer in horror debut 'Mallari' |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/piolo-pascual-plays-filipino-serial-killer-horror-debut-mallari/ |access-date=November 26, 2023 |website=[[Rappler]] |language=en-US |archive-date=November 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126101620/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/piolo-pascual-plays-filipino-serial-killer-horror-debut-mallari/ |url-status=live }}</ref> A village set in [[Lipa, Batangas]] was also specifically done for the film since no location owner in the area where the historical Mallari lived gave their consent due to the "sensitive topic" tackled in the film.<ref name="wreck"/> {{Philippine peso|80 million}} was spent for the production of the film, which is also made to meet the standards of distributor Warner Bros.<ref name=warner>{{Cite web|title=Warner Bros. marks first venture into PH film market|first=Lisbet|last=Esmael|url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/business/2023/11/26/warner-bros-mallari.html|access-date=November 26, 2023|date=November 26, 2023|website=[[CNN Philippines]]|language=en|archive-date=November 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126101619/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/business/2023/11/26/warner-bros-mallari.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Pascual was also the first choice to portray the film's three main characters. If Pascual have declined, the casting of one actor for multiple characters would have not been made.<ref name="proves">{{cite news |last1=Smith |first1=Chuck |title=In "Mallari," Piolo Pascual proves he can still surprise us, 25 years since his start in showbiz |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/life/entertainment/Film/2023/12/30/piolo-pascual-mmff-2023-mallari.html |access-date=5 January 2024 |work=CNN Philippines |date=30 December 2023 |language=en |archive-date=January 5, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240105081356/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/life/entertainment/Film/2023/12/30/piolo-pascual-mmff-2023-mallari.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> ==Music== The theme song for ''Mallari'' is "Pag-Ibig Na Sumpa" ({{translation|Love Curse}}) which was performed by [[Juan Karlos]]. Xergio Ramos and Emil Dela Rosa was responsible for the song's arrangement while Quest did the composition. This is Karlos' first song which was used in a feature film soundtrack.<ref name="Karlos">{{cite news |last1=Carbonilla |first1=Hans |title=Juan Karlos' track makes cinematic debut with 'Pag-ibig Na Sumpa' |url=https://usa.inquirer.net/141897/juan-karlos-track-makes-cinematic-debut-with-pag-ibig-na-sumpa |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer USA |agency=Inquirer Manila |date=26 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref> ==Release== <!-- Deleted image removed: [[File:Valenzuela16Dec2023 33.jpg|thumb|Festival float]] --> ''Mallari'' premiered in cinemas in the Philippines on December 25, 2023, as one of the official entries of the [[2023 Metro Manila Film Festival]] (MMFF).<ref name="firefly">{{cite news |title='Firefly' among six new films included in official 10-movie list of MMFF |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/885443/firefly-among-six-new-films-included-in-official-10-movie-list-of-mmff/story/ |access-date=9 December 2023 |work=GMA News |date=17 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref> [[Warner Bros.|Warner Bros. Philippines]] partnered with Mentorque, agreeing to be the film's distributor.<ref name="discovers">{{cite news |last1=Godinez |first1=Bong |title=How Warner Bros. discovers Piolo Pascual's Mallari |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/177447/warner-bros-piolo-pascual-mallari-a755-20231201 |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=PEP.ph |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. |language=en}}</ref> Despite having a multinational distributor, Mallari had to abide to MMFF regulations when it comes to cinema screenings.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Valle |first1=Jocelyn |title=Even with Warner Bros. as distributor 'Mallari' still plays by MMFF rules |url=https://lifestyle.tribune.net.ph/even-with-warner-bros-as-distributor-mallari-still-plays-by-mmff-rules/ |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=Daily Tribune Lifestyle |date=15 December 2023}}</ref> This is Warner Bros' first mainstream film release of a Philippine production. Their last project in the Philippines was the limited release of ''Munting Tinig'' in 2003.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tomada |first1=Nathalie |title=Mentorque Productions, Warner Bros. join forces for Mallari release |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/11/28/2314635/mentorque-productions-warner-bros-join-forces-mallari-release/amp/ |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=The Philippine Star |date=28 November 2023}}</ref> In addtion, [[Star Cinema]] handled worldwide sales, which previously turned down on local distribution of the film although Warner Bros. will distribute the film in Thailand in May 1.<ref>{{Cite Instagram |user=cornerstone |postid=https://www.instagram.com/cornerstone/p/C5Ny7-9B5MT/?img_index=1 |title= Mallari" star Piolo Pascual got the chance to chat with Thai actor Kawinrath Josamornsoontorn who will be dubbing Piolo's characters in the Thai release. |date= 1 April 2024}}</ref> ==Accolades== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |+ {{sronly|Accolades received by ''Mallari''}} |- ! scope="col" | Award ! scope="col" data-sort-type="date" | Date of ceremony ! scope="col" | Category ! scope="col" | Recipient(s) ! scope="col" | Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Ref heading}} |- ! scope="row" rowspan="13" | [[2023 Metro Manila Film Festival]] | rowspan="13" | [[2023 Metro Manila Film Festival#Awards|December 27, 2023]] | [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Picture|Best Picture]] | ''Mallari'' | {{Won|3rd Best Picture}} | rowspan="13"|<ref>{{Cite news|first=Josiah |last=Antonio |title=LIST: Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 winners |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/27/23/list-metro-manila-film-festival-2023-winners |newspaper=[[News.ABS-CBN.com]] |date=December 27, 2023 |access-date=December 28, 2023 |language=En}}</ref> |- |[[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Director|Best Director]] |Derick Cabrido |{{Nom}} |- |[[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] |[[Piolo Pascual]] |{{Nom}} |- |rowspan="2" |[[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]] |[[JC Santos]] |{{Won}} |- |Tommy Alejandrino |{{Nom}} |- |[[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] |[[Janella Salvador]] |{{Nom}} |- |[[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Screenplay|Best Screenplay]] |Enrico Santos |{{Nom}} |- |[[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Cinematography|Best Cinematography]] |Juan Lorenzo Orendain |{{Nom}} |- |[[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Cinematography|Best Editing]] |Noah Tonga and [[Nelson Villamayor]] |{{Nom}} |- |[[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Production Design|Best Production Design]] |Mariel Hizon |{{Nom}} |- |[[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Sound Engineering|Best Sound]] |Immanuel Verona and Nerrika Salim |{{Nom}} |- |[[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Musical Score]] |Von de Guzman |{{Won}} |- |[[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Visual Effects|Best Visual Effects]] |Gaspar Mangalin |{{Won}} |- ! scope="row" | [[2024 Manila International Film Festival]] | [[2024 Manila International Film Festival|February 2, 2024]] | Best Actor | [[Piolo Pascual]] | {{Won}} | <ref name="winners">{{cite news |title=Here are the winners of the 2024 Manila International Film Festival's awards night |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/winners-2024-manila-international-film-festival-awards-ceremony/ |access-date=25 February 2024 |work=Rappler |date=3 February 2024}}</ref> |- |} == References == <references /> == External links == * {{IMDb title|id=29544868}} [[Category:2023 films]] [[Category:2023 horror films]] [[Category:Filipino-language films]] [[Category:Warner Bros. films]] [[Category:Serial killer films]] [[Category:Films set in Pampanga]] [[Category:Films set in 2023]] [[Category:Films set in the 1940s]] [[Category:Films set in the 1840s]] [[Category:Films shot in Batangas]] [[Category:Philippine horror films]] [[Category:Crime horror films]] [[Category:Philippine supernatural horror films]] [[Category:Philippine ghost films]] [[Category:Philippine serial killer films]] [[Category:Philippine crime thriller films]] [[Category:Philippine mystery films]] [[Category:Films about curses]] [[Category:Gothic horror films]]'