Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 Explained

Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2
Director:Erik Matti
Screenplay:Michiko Yamamoto
Cinematography:Shing Fung Cheung
Distributor:GMA Films
Country:Philippines
Language:Filipino
Runtime:105 minutes
Budget:86 million
Gross:₱120 million

Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 is a 2014 Filipino science fiction action comedy horror adventure film co-written and directed by Erik Matti. The film stars Dingdong Dantes reprising his role as Makoy, and Joey Marquez as Nestor, along with new cast members Isabelle Daza, Lotlot de Leon, KC Montero and Elizabeth Oropesa. A sequel to the 2012 film , it is an official entry to the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Synopsis

After defeating the Tiktiks during the previous night in the town of Pulupandan, Makoy (Dingdong Dantes), with his wife Sonia, their newborn son Mackie, Sonia's father Nestor (Joey Marquez) and neighbor Pacing leave the place and past behind. But just when they think they finally have their peace and quiet, trouble comes back at them from aswangs of another kind called Kubot.

Cast

Accolades

YearAwardsCategoryRecipientResultRef.
201440th Metro Manila Film FestivalBest PictureKubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2[6]
Best ActorDingdong Dantes
Best Supporting ActorJoey Marquez
Best Supporting ActressLotlot De Leon
Best Production DesignEricson Navarro
Best Visual EffectsMothership
Best Make-up ArtistJuvan Bermil
Charles Alabado

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kubot and the Aswang collaboration. Tomada. Nathalie. The Philippine Star. December 15, 2014. May 16, 2021.
  2. Web site: MMFF 2014: Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles. San Diego Jr.. Bayani. Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 23, 2014. May 16, 2021.
  3. Web site: From ‘Tiktik’ to ‘Kubot’. The Manila Times. November 29, 2014. May 16, 2021.
  4. Web site: 'Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2' Review: Wicked Fun. Cruz. Oggs. Rappler. December 28, 2014. May 16, 2021.
  5. Web site: Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2. Dela Cruz. Armando. Film Police Reviews. December 30, 2014. May 16, 2021.
  6. Web site: MMFF 2014 winners revealed; Jennylyn Mercado and Derek Ramsay win top acting awards. Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 28, 2014. May 16, 2021.