Manananggal in Manila

Manananggal in Manila

Monster in Manila

1997 · 98 min · ★ 8.7 · Horror

An English-speaking manananggal (a malevolent, blood sucking monster) spreads terror in Manila. The manananggal is a Philippines mythical creature described as scary, often hideous, usually depicted as female, and always capable of severing its upper torso and sprouting huge bat-like wings to fly into the night in search of its victims.

Directed by Mario O'Hara · Written by Floy Quintos

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