Metro Manila Film Festival

(Editor’s Note: We are running this guide to help moviegoers plan their holiday cinema tour. The 37th MMFF runs from Dec. 25 to Jan. 7, 2012.)

Shake, Rattle and Roll 13

Directed by Richard Somes, Jerrold Tarog, Chris Martinez; stars Eugene Domingo, Maricar Reyes, Zanjoe Marudo, Bugoy Cariño, Louise de los Reyes, Kathryn Bernardo, Perla Bautista, Boots Anson-Roa, Edgar Allan Guzman, Julia Clarete, Ina Raymundo, Ara Mina

The13th installment of the popular horror franchise features three horrific tales as woven by young maverick directors Somes (“Tamawo”), Tarog (“Parola”) and Martinez (“Rain, Rain Go Away”). “Tamawo” follows a boy (Cariño) who discovers the lair of evil creatures. “Parola” is about two girls (De los Reyes, Bernardo) stalked by the spirit of a lighthouse. “Rain” focuses on a woman (Domingo) haunted by drowned ghosts.

Regal producer Lily Monteverde says this is the franchise’s grand finale. “We want the series to end with a bang,” producer Roselle Monteverde agrees. Says Tarog: “Horror is all about craft and execution.” Martinez thinks doing “Shake” is a “dream come true.” Somes feels “sentimental and honored” to be part of the classic trilogy.