Featuring spine-tingling stories at their finest this Halloween season
The spooky season is here! If you’re in the mood for jump scares, eerie mysteries, and bone-chilling stories, iWant offers a lineup of horror titles perfect for the long weekend.
From classic thrillers to real-life paranormal encounters, here are five must-watch programs that promise sleepless nights and spine-tingling entertainment.
Real-life hauntings? Supernatural happenings caught on camera? Veteran journalist Kabayan Noli de Castro continues ABS-CBN News’ Halloween tradition in the three-part special “Kababalaghan 7: Pagkagat ng Dilim.”
“Lagusan” features locals recounting eerie tales about a century-old haunted house in Pangasinan, while “Bodega” presents chilling encounters caught on CCTV. Meanwhile, “Photobomber” unravels the mystery behind an unwanted spirit captured in a photograph. Watch it if you dare—but maybe not alone!
- “Clarita“
The demonic possession of 17-year-old Clarita Villanueva, an inmate at the Manila City Jail, was big news in 1953. Her story, which captured the attention of a worldwide audience, inspired the 2019 horror flick “Clarita,” where she was portrayed by award-winning actress Jodi Sta. Maria. If you want to sleep with the lights on in the coming days, make sure to add this to your watchlist.
Directed by the iconic Chito Rono, “The Healing” follows the story of Seth, played by the Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos, who seeks the help of Manang Elsa, a faith healer, to cure her ailing father. After her father’s miraculous recovery, more people sought Manang Elsa’s help, including Cookie, played by Kim Chiu, who is suffering from a kidney disease. They all got healed—but a series of deaths followed. Uncover the mystery by watching this on iWant.
Philippine folklore takes center stage in “The Heiress,” led by Maricel Soriano, Janella Salvador, and Jane De Leon. The story follows Guia, a young woman living with her aunt Luna, a powerful mambabarang who wishes to pass on her dark powers. Dive into a tale of family, inheritance, and ancient magic that will remind you why local folklore remains one of the scariest storytelling traditions.
Looking for something modern and thought-provoking? The iWant Original “The Gatekeeper,” starring Shanaia Gomez, brings biblical and folkloric horror together in one chilling story. It follows Cita, an antiques dealer who discovers a mysterious cabinet with terrifying secrets. Directed by Matthew and Dean Rosen, the duo behind “Quezon’s Game,” this film delivers a gripping mix of mystery, faith, and fear.
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