Metro Manila Film Festival

We are running this guide to help moviegoers plan their holiday cinema tour. The 41st Metro Manila Film Festival runs from Dec. 25 to Jan. 7, 2016.
Buy Now Die LaterDirected by Randolph Longjas; stars Vhong Navarro, John Lapus, Rayver Cruz, Alex Gonzaga, TJ Trinidad, Janine Gutierrez, Lotlot de Leon, Cai Cortez

Stories of this omnibus thriller revolve around the five senses—about desperate people who strike a deal with an enigmatic curio shop owner.

In “Masid,” an aggressive blogger pays the ultimate price in his quest to chronicle a string of celebrity deaths.

“Sarap” focuses on a malevolent restaurateur, portrayed by Cruz, who took a crash course on Culinary Arts to prepare for the role.

In “Dinig,” a young woman starts hearing eerie sounds after buying a cursed pair of earrings. In “Halimuyak,” a jilted gay tries on a perfume that attracts the living and the dead.

In “Kanti,” a famous singer’s destiny is altered when she gets knocked up. The horror flick’s director is impressed with his ensemble—particularly Gutierrez, who plays the younger version of her mom De Leon.

“Janine is a revelation. She had to imitate her mother, who’s a good actress, and create her own character, as well.” Bayani San Diego Jr