Pamahiin Explained

Pamahiin
Director:	Rahyan Carlos
Cinematography:	Jun Aves
Editing:	Jay Halili
Runtime:	100 minutes
Country:	Philippines
Gross:	^[1]

Pamahiin (English: Superstitions) is a 2006 Filipino supernatural horror film directed by Rahyan Carlos, released on April 19, 2006. It stars Dennis Trillo, and Iya Villania, alongside Jaclyn Jose, Paolo Contis, and Marian Rivera in their supporting roles.^[2] The premise of the film is based on personal beliefs in superstitions in the Philippines.^{[3] [4]}

Cast

Main cast

• Dennis Trillo as Noah
• Iya Villania as Eileen

Supporting cast

• Marian Rivera as Becca
• Paolo Contis as Damian
• Vangie Labalan as Tita Amelia
• Chris Daluz as Mang Sebring
• Kookoo Gonzales as Soledad
• Jaclyn Jose as Aling Belinda
• Arpee Bautista as Temyong
• Erica Dehesa as Lota
• JM Reyes as Young Noah

Production

Regal Films producers Lily Monteverde and daughter Roselle hired television director Rahyan Carlos to direct his first full-length feature film. While collaborating with scriptwriter Andrew Paredes, the plot took inspiration following the recent death of Carlos' uncle who was also a director before filming. Carlos watched all the Asian horror movies while researching various Philippine supertitions, to bring influence to his film.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nakatira na sa condo't may sinasakyan nang kotse . The Philippine Star . January 11, 2023 . April 25, 2006 .
2. Web site: Dennis Trillo experiences real horror on set of movie . The Philippine Star . January 11, 2023 . April 13, 2006 .
3. Web site: Cu-Unjieng . Philip . The world of malevolent spirits . The Philippine Star . January 11, 2023 . April 23, 2006 .
4. Web site: Saministrado . Maria Luisa . The Supernatural in Contemporary Philippine Horror Films . Journals Online . January 11, 2023 .
5. Web site: Samio . Veronica . Hindi ang mga artista kundi ang direktor ang bida sa presscon ng 'Pamahiin' . The Philippine Star . January 11, 2023 . March 24, 2006 .