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“Darkroom” Review: Conventional but Decent Filipino Found Footage Film

< p style=”text-align:center;”>DARKROOM (2017) Review Directed by Pedring Lopez Inspired by The Blair Witch Project, director Pedring Lopez’ latest horror film Darkroom has what it takes to be compared to the original found footage horror film, but we’re already decades behind making a film with this genre. It is your typical pattern for a found footage horror …

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Pedring Lopez’ Darkroom Elevates the Found Footage Genre

Because guess what? The stars also handle the cameras while filming. It’s never too early for some jump scare experience especially if it’s with some of the most good- looking and promising young actors of today. This January, VIVA Films proudly presents Ella Cruz, Bret Jackson, AJ Muhlach, Donnalyn Bartolome, Andrew Muhlach, Rose Van Ginkel, …

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Cinemalaya 2016: Jason Paul Laxamana’s ‘Mercury is Mine’ Filming Wraps Up

Back in making independent films after his first mainstream movie, Love is Blind from Regal Entertainment, Jason Paul Laxamana has finished filming his Cinemalaya entry for this year titled, “Mercury is Mine.” A middle-aged cook, Carmen (Pokwang)  is about to close down her failing eatery at the foot of the mountain when a mysterious white American teenager named …

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