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{{short description|2023 Philippine horror film by Roderick Cabrido}}
{{Short description|2023 Philippine horror film by Roderick Cabrido}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Roderick Cabrido
| director = [[Derick Cabrido|Roderick Cabrido]]
| image = File:Mallari MMFF.jpg
| image = File:Mallari MMFF.jpg
| writer = Enrico Santos
| writer = Enrico Santos
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*[[Piolo Pascual]]
*[[Piolo Pascual]]
*[[Janella Salvador]]
*[[Janella Salvador]]
*[[Elisse Joson]]
*[[JC Santos]]
*[[JC Santos]]
*[[Elisse Joson]]
*[[Gloria Diaz]]
*[[Gloria Diaz]]
}}
}}
| cinematography = Pao Orendain
| editing = {{Plain list|
* Noah Tonga
| editing = Noah Tonga
* Nelson Villamayor}}
| music = Von de Guzman
| music = Von de Guzman
| studio = {{Plain list|
| studio = {{Plain list|
* Mentorque Productions
* Mentorque Productions
* Clever Minds Inc.}}
* Clever Minds Inc.}}
| distributor = [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] (Philippines)<br>[[Star Cinema]] (International)
| distributor = {{plainlist|
*[[Warner Bros. Pictures]] (Philippines, Thailand and Singapore)
*[[Star Cinema]] (International)
}}
| released = {{Film date|2023|12|25}}
| released = {{Film date|2023|12|25}}
| runtime = 129 minutes
| runtime = 130 minutes
| country = Philippines
| country = Philippines
| language = Filipino
| language = {{ubl|Filipino|Kapampangan|Spanish|English}}
| budget = ₱80 million
| budget = ₱80 million
| gross = {{Philippine peso|225 million}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 4, 2024 |title=The 7th Eddys to honor box office heroes |url=https://mb.com.ph/2024/6/4/the-7th-eddys-to-honor-box-office-heroes |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240604133326/https://mb.com.ph/2024/6/4/the-7th-eddys-to-honor-box-office-heroes |archive-date=June 4, 2024 |access-date=June 4, 2024 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en-PH}}</ref>
}}
}}


'''''Mallari''''' is a Philippine [[horror film]] written by Enrico Santos and directed by Roderick Cabrido. It stars [[Piolo Pascual]] who plays the film's three main characters: [[Juan Severino Mallari]], a Catholic priest and [[serial killer]] in 19th century [[Spanish colonial era in the Philippines|Spanish colonial era Philippines]] and two of the priest's fictional descendants Johnrey in the post-World War II era and Jonathan, a doctor in the contemporary era.
'''''Mallari''''' is a 2023 Philippine [[horror film]] directed by [[Derick Cabrido|Roderick Cabrido]] from a story and screenplay written by Enrico C. Santos. It stars [[Piolo Pascual]] who plays the film's three main characters: [[Juan Severino Mallari]], a Catholic priest and [[serial killer]] in 19th century [[Spanish colonial era in the Philippines|Spanish colonial era Philippines]] and two of the priest's fictional descendants Johnrey in the post-World War II era and Jonathan, a doctor in the contemporary era.


The film made its premiere at the [[2023 Metro Manila Film Festival]] on December 25, 2023 where it won [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]] for [[JC Santos]], [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Musical Score|Best Musical Score]], and [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Production Design|Best Production Design]], and was a runner-up for the [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Picture|Best Picture]].
The film made its premiere at the [[2023 Metro Manila Film Festival]] on December 25, 2023, where it won [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]] for [[JC Santos]], [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Musical Score|Best Musical Score]], and [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Production Design|Best Production Design]], and a runner-up for [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Picture|Best Picture]]. At the [[2024 FAMAS Awards|72nd FAMAS Awards]], it earned 14 nominations and clinched 6 awards including Best Picture.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/mallari-dominates-2024-famas-awards-list-winners/|title='Mallari' dominates 2024 FAMAS Awards|publisher=[[Rappler]]|date=May 27, 2024|access-date=May 29, 2024}}</ref>


==Plot==
== Plot ==
The film tells the interlinked stories of three generations of the Mallari family; Juan Severino, Johnrey and Jonathan, living in different time periods:
Shown in a nonlinear manner, the film tells the interlinked stories of three generations of the Mallari family: Juan Severino, Johnrey, and Jonathan, living in different time periods:


===1812===
=== 1812 ===
Juan Severino, accompanied by his mother Doña Facunda, arrives in [[Magalang]] to become its priest. While he is away, Facunda is turned into a [[manananggal]] by their servants led by Maria Capac. When Severino discovers this, Maria tells him that Facunda can only be cured by consuming human flesh. Torn between damning himself and saving his mother, he agrees to become a murderer after his sinister alter ego urges him to rid society of delinquents. He then kills a corrupt landlord and two prostitutes and feeds their remains to Facunda, who, unaware of her transformation and her son's activities, recovers. As more murders occur, Magalang’s residents flee.
Juan Severino, accompanied by his mother Doña Facunda, arrives in [[Magalang]] to become its priest. While he is away, Facunda is turned into a [[manananggal|monster]] by their servants led by Maria Capac after she is lured into one of the latter's clandestine occult rituals. When Severino discovers this, Maria tells him that Facunda is already suffering from a terminal illness and can only be cured by consuming human flesh. Torn between damning himself and saving his mother, he agrees to become a murderer after his sinister alter ego urges him to rid society of delinquents. He then kills a corrupt landlord and two prostitutes and feeds their entrails to Facunda, who, unaware of her transformation and her son's activities, recovers. As more murders occur, Magalang’s residents flee.


Later, a man resembling Severino appears to Facunda claiming to be a future descendant. After warning that Severino will be remembered as a killer, he forces him to admit his murders and her being a manananggal. The man then scuffles with Severino before authorities and a witness to the murders arrive and arrest Severino as the man suddenly disappears. In the commotion, Maria hides Facunda.
Later, a man resembling Severino appears to Facunda claiming to be a future descendant. After warning that Severino will be remembered as a killer, he forces him to admit his murders and her being a manananggal. The man then scuffles with Severino before the [[Civil Guard (Philippines)|Guardia Civil]] and a witness to the murders arrive and arrest Severino as the man suddenly disappears. In the commotion, Maria hides Facunda.


===1948===
=== 1948 ===
During the [[Hukbalahap Rebellion]], Johnrey visits Magalang to make a documentary and stays at his ancestral residence. After encountering victims of an [[aswang]] attack which Johnrey's boss dismisses as a [[Edward Lansdale|CIA operation]], he learns of a series of murders taking place in town. Suspecting a connection with his ancestor, Johnrey decides to investigate.
During the [[Hukbalahap Rebellion]], Johnrey visits Magalang to make a documentary and stays at his ancestral residence. After encountering victims of an [[aswang]] attack which Johnrey's boss dismisses as a [[Edward Lansdale|CIA operation]], he learns of a series of murders taking place in town. Suspecting a connection with his ancestor, Johnrey decides to investigate.


Johnrey dreams of going back in time to 1812 and encountering Severino, Doña Facunda, the ghosts of Severino's victims, and a boy named Jonathan who claims he is his grandnephew from the future. Upon waking up and finding that he has in his possession Jonathan's blanket, Johnrey realizes that they both have the ability of [[astral projection]] and [[time travel]]. Johnrey returns to 1812 to film Severino and Facunda, compiling two reels addressed to Jonathan.
Johnrey dreams of going back in time to 1812 and encountering Severino, Doña Facunda, the ghosts of Severino's victims, and a boy named Jonathan who claims he is his grandnephew from the future. Upon waking up and finding that he has in his possession Jonathan's blanket, Johnrey realizes that they both have the ability of [[astral projection]] and [[time travel]]. Johnrey returns to 1812 to film Severino and Facunda, compiling two reels addressed to Jonathan.


Returning to his time, Johnrey encounters an elderly Maria Capac and his servant Conching, who is revealed to be her granddaughter, holding his wife Felicity hostage, along with an aged Doña Facunda, who refuses to eat human flesh since Severino's arrest. Maria and Conching threaten to kill Felicity unless Johnrey agrees to become a vigilante and allows Facunda's powers to be transferred to Felicity. After Facunda pleads with him to let her die, Johnrey swallows a black chick living inside her, while Facunda disintegrates into ashes. Johnrey transforms into a werewolf and kills Conching and Maria. Reverting to human form, Johnrey tells Felicity to bury him in order to end the curse. Afterwards, Felicity makes a film to explain what happened.
Returning to his time, Johnrey encounters an elderly Maria Capac and his servant Conching, who is revealed to be her granddaughter, holding his wife Felicity hostage, along with an aged Doña Facunda, who refuses to eat human flesh since Severino's arrest. Maria and Conching threaten to kill Felicity unless Johnrey agrees to become a vigilante and allows Facunda's powers to be transferred to Felicity. After Facunda pleads with him to let her die, Johnrey swallows a black chick living inside her, while Facunda disintegrates into ashes. Johnrey transforms into a werewolf and kills Conching and Maria. Reverting to human form, Johnrey tells Felicity to bury him alive in order to end the curse. Afterward, Felicity makes a film to explain what happened.


===2023===
=== 2023 ===
After having premonitions about his fiancée Agnes, an adult Jonathan visits Magalang to try and prevent this from happening. He is accompanied by Lucas, the son of a family servant, and Lucas' niece Amal, who tells Jonathan of his ancestors' past. Following his arrival, a series of murders targeting delinquents occur carried out by a figure dressed as a priest, raising suspicion on Jonathan. Jonathan confesses to Lucas that he suspects that it may be involved with Severino, and recalls his childhood dreams, adding that Lucas would soon attack Agnes.
After having premonitions about his fiancée Agnes, an adult Jonathan visits Magalang to try and prevent this from happening. He is accompanied by Lucas, the son of a family servant, and Lucas' niece Amal, who tells Jonathan of his ancestors' past. Following his arrival, a series of murders targeting delinquents are carried out by a figure dressed as a priest, raising suspicion on Jonathan. Jonathan confesses to Lucas that he suspects that it may be connected with Severino, and recalls his childhood dreams, adding that Lucas would soon attack Agnes.


Jonathan watches Johnrey's films and learns about his psychic abilities. While helping Jonathan investigate his premonitions, Agnes learns that Lucas belongs to the occult-worshipping Alarcon family, and that Lucas' ancestor is Maria Capac. She later sees a blood-soaked Lucas flagellating himself before a statue of Severino, revealing him to be the killer. Fleeing to the Mallari residence, Agnes is stabbed by Lucas.
Jonathan watches Johnrey's films and learns about his psychic abilities. While helping Jonathan investigate his premonitions, Agnes learns that Lucas belongs to the occult-worshipping Alarcon family and that Lucas' ancestor is Maria Capac. She later sees a blood-soaked Lucas flagellating himself before a statue of Severino, revealing him to be the killer. Fleeing to the Mallari residence, Agnes is stabbed by Lucas.


Jonathan returns to 1812 and scuffles with Severino. Upon waking up, he is attacked by Lucas, who seeks to continue the Alarcons' turning the Mallaris into vigilantes. After killing Lucas, Jonathan comes across a dying Agnes as Felicity's film plays, revealing that the chick remains inside Johnrey. Jonathan digs up Johnrey's grave and despite warnings from the spirits of Severino, his victims, and a still-living Johnrey against reviving the curse, decapitates Johnrey and transfers the chick to Agnes.
Jonathan returns to 1812 and scuffles with Severino, who denies his involvement in the future murders. Upon waking up, he is attacked by Lucas, who seeks to continue the Alarcons' turning the Mallaris into vigilantes. After killing Lucas, Jonathan comes across a dying Agnes as Felicity's film plays, revealing that the chick remains inside Johnrey. Jonathan digs up Johnrey's grave and despite warnings from the spirits of Severino, his victims, and a still-living Johnrey against reviving the curse, decapitates Johnrey and transfers the chick to Agnes.


Jonathan, Agnes, and Amal settle at the Mallari residence. Agnes chastises Jonathan for turning her into a monster, adding that she will be hungry at the full moon. Jonathan looks menacingly at the camera.
Sometime afterwards, Jonathan, Agnes, and Amal settle at the Mallari residence. Agnes chastises Jonathan for turning her into a monster, adding that she will be hungry at the full moon. Jonathan looks menacingly at the camera.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
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* [[Piolo Pascual]] as [[Juan Severino Mallari]], Catholic parish priest and serial killer.<ref name="pull-off">{{cite news |last1=Tomada |first1=Nathalie |title=How Piolo Pascual pulled off multiple characters in horror debut film Mallari |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/12/23/2320737/how-piolo-pascual-pulled-multiple-characters-horror-debut-film-mallari |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=The Philippine Star |date=23 December 2023}}</ref> He also plays his sinister alter-ego who convinces him to commit the murders.
* [[Piolo Pascual]] as [[Juan Severino Mallari]], Catholic parish priest and serial killer.<ref name="pull-off">{{cite news |last1=Tomada |first1=Nathalie |title=How Piolo Pascual pulled off multiple characters in horror debut film Mallari |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/12/23/2320737/how-piolo-pascual-pulled-multiple-characters-horror-debut-film-mallari |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=The Philippine Star |date=23 December 2023}}</ref> He also plays his sinister alter-ego who convinces him to commit the murders.
* [[Gloria Diaz]] as Doña Facunda Mallari
* [[Gloria Diaz]] as Doña Facunda Mallari
* [[Mylene Dizon]] as Melinda
* Ge Villamil as Maria Capadocia "Maria Capac" Alarcon
* Ge Villamil as Maria Capadocia "Maria Capac" Alarcon
* Audrey Alquiroz as Nieves
* Ron Angeles as Juancho Kuchero
* Ron Angeles as Juancho Kuchero
* Audrey Alquiroz as Nieves
* Bart Guingona as Ruizmayor
* Bart Guingona as Ruizmayor
* [[Mylene Dizon]] as Melinda
* Kian Co as Ponce, Melinda's son
* Kian Co as Ponce, Melinda's son


=== 1940s ===
=== 1940s ===
* [[Piolo Pascual]] as Johnrey Mallari, a photojournalist<ref name="pull-off"/> and grand nephew of Juan Severino<ref name="wreck">{{cite news |last1=Cruz |first1=Marinel |title=Why Piolo was a nervous wreck while shooting horror-thriller 'Mallari' |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/523990/why-piolo-was-a-nervous-wreck-while-shooting-horror-thriller-mallari |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=22 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Piolo Pascual]] as Johnrey Mallari, a photojournalist<ref name="pull-off"/> and grand-nephew of Juan Severino<ref name="wreck">{{cite news |last1=Cruz |first1=Marinel |title=Why Piolo was a nervous wreck while shooting horror-thriller 'Mallari' |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/523990/why-piolo-was-a-nervous-wreck-while-shooting-horror-thriller-mallari |access-date=27 December 2023 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=22 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Elisse Joson]] as Felicity Mallari
* [[Elisse Joson]] as Felicity Mallari
* April Sangco as Conching
* April Sangco as Conching
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*Erlinda Villalobos as Older Facunda Mallari
*Erlinda Villalobos as Older Facunda Mallari


=== 2023 ===
=== 2020s ===
*[[Piolo Pascual]] as Jonathan Mallari de Dios, a doctor and great-grandnephew of Juan Severino.<ref name="wreck"/>
*[[Piolo Pascual]] as Jonathan Mallari de Dios, a doctor, and great-grandnephew of Juan Severino.<ref name="wreck"/>
*[[Janella Salvador]] as Agnes Salvador, a doctor who is also Jonathan's fiance.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Antonio |first1=Josiah |title=Janella Salvador highlights value of history with 'Mallari' |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/12/23/janella-salvador-highlights-value-of-history-with-mallari |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=12 December 2023}}</ref>
*[[Janella Salvador]] as Agnes Salvador, a doctor who is also Jonathan's fiancée.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Antonio |first1=Josiah |title=Janella Salvador highlights value of history with 'Mallari' |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/12/23/janella-salvador-highlights-value-of-history-with-mallari |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=12 December 2023}}</ref>
*[[JC Santos]] as Brother Lucas Alarcon Segundo
*[[JC Santos]] as Brother Lucas Alarcon Segundo, a Catholic deacon
*Tommy Alejandrino as Didi Laan
*Tommy Alejandrino as Didi Laan
*[[Angeli Nicole Sanoy]] as Amalia "Amal" Alarcon
*[[Angeli Nicole Sanoy]] as Amalia "Amal" Alarcon
*Raffy Tejada as Father Mac
*Raffy Tejada as Father Mac


==Production==
== Production ==
''Mallari'' was directed by Derick Cabrido and was based on the script made by Enrico Santos. The script underwent seven revisions prior to filming. The film was produced under Mentorque Productions and Clever Minds.<ref name="jc">{{cite news |last1=Salterio |first1=Leah |title=JC Santos not quitting showbiz |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/12/13/2318343/jc-santos-not-quitting-showbiz |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=The Philippine Star |date=13 December 2023}}</ref>
''Mallari'' was directed by Derick Cabrido and was based on the script made by Enrico Santos. The script underwent seven revisions before filming. The film was produced under Mentorque Productions and Clever Minds.<ref name="jc">{{cite news |last1=Salterio |first1=Leah |title=JC Santos not quitting showbiz |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/12/13/2318343/jc-santos-not-quitting-showbiz |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=The Philippine Star |date=13 December 2023}}</ref>


The film is based around the Philippines' first documented serial killer, Severino Mallari and has three intertwined main storylines set in different time periods (1840s, 1940s, and 2023).<ref name="pull-off"/> The film described as "partly-fictional" follows the story of John Rey and Jonathan in the latter two timelines.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Piolo Pascual's horror film 'Mallari' drops official trailer |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/10/14/piolo-pascual-s-horror-film-mallari-drops-official-trailer |date=October 14, 2023 |access-date=November 26, 2023 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en |archive-date=November 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126101619/https://mb.com.ph/2023/10/14/piolo-pascual-s-horror-film-mallari-drops-official-trailer |url-status=live }}</ref>
The film is based around the Philippines' first documented serial killer, Severino Mallari, and has three intertwined main storylines set in different periods (1840s, 1940s, and 2023).<ref name="pull-off"/> The film described as "partly fictional" follows the story of John Rey and Jonathan in the latter two timelines.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Piolo Pascual's horror film 'Mallari' drops official trailer |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/10/14/piolo-pascual-s-horror-film-mallari-drops-official-trailer |date=October 14, 2023 |access-date=November 26, 2023 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en |archive-date=November 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126101619/https://mb.com.ph/2023/10/14/piolo-pascual-s-horror-film-mallari-drops-official-trailer |url-status=live }}</ref>


It took four years for the film to be made. Filming took place in various historical sites in the Philippines.<ref name=rappler>{{Cite web |last=Abad |first=Ysa |date=October 10, 2023 |title=WATCH: Piolo Pascual plays a Filipino serial killer in horror debut 'Mallari' |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/piolo-pascual-plays-filipino-serial-killer-horror-debut-mallari/ |access-date=November 26, 2023 |website=[[Rappler]] |language=en-US |archive-date=November 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126101620/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/piolo-pascual-plays-filipino-serial-killer-horror-debut-mallari/ |url-status=live }}</ref> A village set in [[Lipa, Batangas]] was also specifically done for the film since no location owner in the area where the historical Mallari lived gave their consent due to the "sensitive topic" tackled in the film.<ref name="wreck"/> {{Philippine peso|80 million}} was spent for the production of the film, which is also made to meet the standards of distributor Warner Bros.<ref name=warner>{{Cite web|title=Warner Bros. marks first venture into PH film market|first=Lisbet|last=Esmael|url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/business/2023/11/26/warner-bros-mallari.html|access-date=November 26, 2023|date=November 26, 2023|website=[[CNN Philippines]]|language=en|archive-date=November 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126101619/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/business/2023/11/26/warner-bros-mallari.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
It took four years for the film to be made and took place in various historical sites in the Philippines.<ref name=rappler>{{Cite web |last=Abad |first=Ysa |date=October 10, 2023 |title=WATCH: Piolo Pascual plays a Filipino serial killer in horror debut 'Mallari' |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/piolo-pascual-plays-filipino-serial-killer-horror-debut-mallari/ |access-date=November 26, 2023 |website=[[Rappler]] |language=en-US |archive-date=November 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126101620/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/piolo-pascual-plays-filipino-serial-killer-horror-debut-mallari/ |url-status=live }}</ref> A village set in [[Lipa, Batangas]] was also specifically done for the film since no location owner in the area where the historical Mallari lived gave their consent due to the "sensitive topic" tackled in the film.<ref name="wreck"/> {{Philippine peso|80 million}} was spent for the production of the film, which is also made to meet the standards of distributor Warner Bros.<ref name=warner>{{Cite web|title=Warner Bros. marks first venture into PH film market|first=Lisbet|last=Esmael|url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/business/2023/11/26/warner-bros-mallari.html|access-date=November 26, 2023|date=November 26, 2023|website=[[CNN Philippines]]|language=en|archive-date=November 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126101619/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/business/2023/11/26/warner-bros-mallari.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Pascual was also the first choice to portray the film's three main characters. If Pascual have declined, the casting of one actor for multiple characters would have not been made.<ref name="proves">{{cite news |last1=Smith |first1=Chuck |title=In "Mallari," Piolo Pascual proves he can still surprise us, 25 years since his start in showbiz |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/life/entertainment/Film/2023/12/30/piolo-pascual-mmff-2023-mallari.html |access-date=5 January 2024 |work=CNN Philippines |date=30 December 2023 |language=en |archive-date=January 5, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240105081356/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/life/entertainment/Film/2023/12/30/piolo-pascual-mmff-2023-mallari.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Pascual was also the first choice to portray the film's three main characters. If Pascual had declined, the casting of one actor for multiple characters would have not been made.<ref name="proves">{{cite news |last1=Smith |first1=Chuck |title=In "Mallari," Piolo Pascual proves he can still surprise us, 25 years since his start in showbiz |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/life/entertainment/Film/2023/12/30/piolo-pascual-mmff-2023-mallari.html |access-date=5 January 2024 |work=CNN Philippines |date=30 December 2023 |language=en |archive-date=January 5, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240105081356/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/life/entertainment/Film/2023/12/30/piolo-pascual-mmff-2023-mallari.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Music==
== Music ==
The theme song for ''Mallari'' is "Pag-Ibig Na Sumpa" ({{translation|Love Curse}}) which was performed by [[Juan Karlos]]. Xergio Ramos and Emil Dela Rosa was responsible for the song's arrangement while Quest did the composition. This is Karlos' first song which was used in a feature film soundtrack.<ref name="Karlos">{{cite news |last1=Carbonilla |first1=Hans |title=Juan Karlos' track makes cinematic debut with 'Pag-ibig Na Sumpa' |url=https://usa.inquirer.net/141897/juan-karlos-track-makes-cinematic-debut-with-pag-ibig-na-sumpa |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer USA |agency=Inquirer Manila |date=26 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
The theme song for ''Mallari'' is "Pag-Ibig Na Sumpa" ({{translation|Love Curse}}) which was performed by [[Juan Karlos]]. Xergio Ramos and Emil Dela Rosa were responsible for the song's arrangement while Quest did the composition. This is Karlos' first song which was used in a feature film soundtrack.<ref name="Karlos">{{cite news |last1=Carbonilla |first1=Hans |title=Juan Karlos' track makes cinematic debut with 'Pag-ibig Na Sumpa' |url=https://usa.inquirer.net/141897/juan-karlos-track-makes-cinematic-debut-with-pag-ibig-na-sumpa |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer USA |agency=Inquirer Manila |date=26 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref>


==Release==
== Release ==
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''Mallari'' premiered in cinemas in the Philippines on December 25, 2023, as one of the official entries of the [[2023 Metro Manila Film Festival]] (MMFF).<ref name="firefly">{{cite news |title='Firefly' among six new films included in official 10-movie list of MMFF |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/885443/firefly-among-six-new-films-included-in-official-10-movie-list-of-mmff/story/ |access-date=9 December 2023 |work=GMA News |date=17 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref> [[Warner Bros.|Warner Bros. Philippines]] partnered with Mentorque, agreeing to be the film's distributor.<ref name="discovers">{{cite news |last1=Godinez |first1=Bong |title=How Warner Bros. discovers Piolo Pascual's Mallari |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/177447/warner-bros-piolo-pascual-mallari-a755-20231201 |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=PEP.ph |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. |language=en}}</ref> Despite having a multinational distributor, Mallari had to abide to MMFF regulations when it comes to cinema screenings.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Valle |first1=Jocelyn |title=Even with Warner Bros. as distributor 'Mallari' still plays by MMFF rules |url=https://lifestyle.tribune.net.ph/even-with-warner-bros-as-distributor-mallari-still-plays-by-mmff-rules/ |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=Daily Tribune Lifestyle |date=15 December 2023}}</ref> This is Warner Bros' first mainstream film release of a Philippine production. Their last project in the Philippines was the limited release of ''Munting Tinig'' in 2003.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tomada |first1=Nathalie |title=Mentorque Productions, Warner Bros. join forces for Mallari release |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/11/28/2314635/mentorque-productions-warner-bros-join-forces-mallari-release/amp/ |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=The Philippine Star |date=28 November 2023}}</ref>. In addtion, [[Star Cinema]] handled worldwide sales, which previously turned down on local distribute the film.
''Mallari'' premiered in cinemas in the Philippines on December 25, 2023, as one of the official entries of the [[2023 Metro Manila Film Festival]] (MMFF).<ref name="firefly">{{cite news |title='Firefly' among six new films included in official 10-movie list of MMFF |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/885443/firefly-among-six-new-films-included-in-official-10-movie-list-of-mmff/story/ |access-date=9 December 2023 |work=GMA News |date=17 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref> [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] partnered with Mentorque, agreeing to be the film's distributor.<ref name="discovers">{{cite news |last1=Godinez |first1=Bong |title=How Warner Bros. discovers Piolo Pascual's Mallari |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/177447/warner-bros-piolo-pascual-mallari-a755-20231201 |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=PEP.ph |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. |language=en}}</ref> Despite having a multinational distributor, Mallari had to abide to MMFF regulations when it comes to cinema screenings.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Valle |first1=Jocelyn |title=Even with Warner Bros. as distributor 'Mallari' still plays by MMFF rules |url=https://lifestyle.tribune.net.ph/even-with-warner-bros-as-distributor-mallari-still-plays-by-mmff-rules/ |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=Daily Tribune Lifestyle |date=15 December 2023}}</ref> This is Warner Bros' first mainstream film release of a Philippine production. Their last project in the Philippines was the limited release of ''[[Small Voices|Munting Tinig]]'' in 2003.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tomada |first1=Nathalie |title=Mentorque Productions, Warner Bros. join forces for Mallari release |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/11/28/2314635/mentorque-productions-warner-bros-join-forces-mallari-release/amp/ |access-date=27 December 2023 |work=The Philippine Star |date=28 November 2023}}</ref> In addition, [[Star Cinema]] handled worldwide sales, which previously turned down on local distribution of the film although Warner Bros. would distribute the film in Thailand on May 1.<ref>{{Cite Instagram |user=cornerstone |postid=https://www.instagram.com/cornerstone/p/C5Ny7-9B5MT/?img_index=1 |title= Mallari" star Piolo Pascual got the chance to chat with Thai actor Kawinrath Josamornsoontorn who will be dubbing Piolo's characters in the Thai release.
|date= 1 April 2024}}</ref>


==Accolades==
== Accolades ==
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! scope="row" rowspan="13" | [[2023 Metro Manila Film Festival]]
! scope="row" rowspan="13" | [[2023 Metro Manila Film Festival|Metro Manila Film Festival]]
| rowspan="13" | [[2023 Metro Manila Film Festival#Awards|December 27, 2023]]
| rowspan="13" | [[2023 Metro Manila Film Festival#Awards|December 27, 2023]]
| [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Picture|Best Picture]]
| [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Picture|Best Picture]]
| ''Mallari''
| ''Mallari''
| {{Won|3rd Best Picture}}
| {{won|3rd Best Picture}}
| rowspan="13"|<ref>{{Cite news|first=Josiah |last=Antonio |title=LIST: Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 winners |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/27/23/list-metro-manila-film-festival-2023-winners |newspaper=[[News.ABS-CBN.com]] |date=December 27, 2023 |access-date=December 28, 2023 |language=En}}</ref>
| rowspan="13"|<ref>{{Cite news|first=Josiah |last=Antonio |title=LIST: Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 winners |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/27/23/list-metro-manila-film-festival-2023-winners |newspaper=[[News.ABS-CBN.com]] |date=December 27, 2023 |access-date=December 28, 2023 |language=En}}</ref>
|-
|-
|[[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
| [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
|Derick Cabrido
| Derick Cabrido
|{{Nom}}
| {{nom}}
|-
|-
|[[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
| [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
|[[Piolo Pascual]]
| [[Piolo Pascual]]
|{{Nom}}
| {{nom}}
|-
|-
|rowspan="2" |[[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
| rowspan="2" | [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
|[[JC Santos]]
| [[JC Santos]]
|{{Won}}
| {{won}}
|-
|-
|Tommy Alejandrino
| Tommy Alejandrino
|{{Nom}}
| {{nom}}
|-
|-
|[[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]]
| [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]]
|[[Janella Salvador]]
| [[Janella Salvador]]
|{{Nom}}
| {{nom}}
|-
|-
|[[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Screenplay|Best Screenplay]]
| [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Screenplay|Best Screenplay]]
|Enrico Santos
| Enrico Santos
|{{Nom}}
| {{nom}}
|-
|-
|[[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Cinematography|Best Cinematography]]
| [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Cinematography|Best Cinematography]]
|Juan Lorenzo Orendain
| Juan Lorenzo Orendain
|{{Nom}}
| {{nom}}
|-
|-
|[[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Cinematography|Best Editing]]
| [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Cinematography|Best Editing]]
|Noah Tonga and [[Nelson Villamayor]]
| Noah Tonga and [[Nelson Villamayor]]
|{{Nom}}
| {{nom}}
|-
|-
|[[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Production Design|Best Production Design]]
| [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Production Design|Best Production Design]]
|Mariel Hizon
| Mariel Hizon
|{{Nom}}
| {{nom}}
|-
|-
|[[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Sound Engineering|Best Sound]]
| [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Sound Engineering|Best Sound]]
|Immanuel Verona and Nerrika Salim
| Immanuel Verona and Nerrika Salim
|{{Nom}}
| {{nom}}
|-
|-
|[[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Musical Score]]
| [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Musical Score]]
|Von de Guzman
| Von de Guzman
|{{Won}}
| {{won}}
|-
|-
|[[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Visual Effects|Best Visual Effects]]
| [[Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Visual Effects|Best Visual Effects]]
|Gaspar Mangalin
| Gaspar Mangalin
|{{Won}}
| {{won}}

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|-
! scope="row" | [[2024 Manila International Film Festival]]
! scope="row" | [[2024 Manila International Film Festival|Manila International Film Festival]]
| [[2024 Manila International Film Festival|February 2, 2024]]
| [[2024 Manila International Film Festival|February 2, 2024]]
| Best Actor
| Best Actor
| [[Piolo Pascual]]
| [[Piolo Pascual]]
| {{Won}}
| {{won}}
| <ref name="winners">{{cite news |title=Here are the winners of the 2024 Manila International Film Festival's awards night |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/winners-2024-manila-international-film-festival-awards-ceremony/ |access-date=25 February 2024 |work=Rappler |date=3 February 2024}}</ref>
| <ref name="winners">{{cite news |title=Here are the winners of the 2024 Manila International Film Festival's awards night |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/winners-2024-manila-international-film-festival-awards-ceremony/ |access-date=25 February 2024 |work=Rappler |date=3 February 2024}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="14" | [[2024 FAMAS Awards|FAMAS Awards]]
| rowspan="14" | [[2024 FAMAS Awards#Awards|May 27, 2024]]
| [[FAMAS Award for Best Picture|Best Picture]]
|''Mallari''
| {{won}}
| rowspan="14"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/full-list-nominees-2024-famas-awards/|title=FULL LIST: Nominees, 2024 FAMAS Awards|date=May 7, 2024 |publisher=Rappler}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/5/26/list-2024-famas-awards-winners-010|title=LIST: 2024 FAMAS Awards winners|publisher=[[ABS-CBN News]]|first=Josiah|last=Antonio|date=May 27, 2024|access-date=May 29, 2024}}</ref>
|-
| [[FAMAS Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
| Roderick Cabrido
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[FAMAS Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
| Piolo Pascual
| {{won}}{{efn|Tied with Alfred Vargas.}}
|-
| [[FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
| JC Santos
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]]
| Gloria Diaz
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Child Actor
| Kian Co
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Screenplay
| Enrico Santos
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Cinematography
| Pao Orendain
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Visual Effects
| Gaspar Mangarin
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Editing
| Noah Tonga
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Production Design
| Marielle Hizon
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Sound
| Immanuel Verona and Nerrika Salim
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Original Song
| ''Pag-ibig na Sumpa'' by Juan Karlos
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Musical Score
| Von De Guzman
| {{nom}}
|-
!scope="rowgroup" rowspan="4" |[[PMPC Star Awards for Movies]]
| rowspan="4" |July 21, 2024
|Movie Editor of the Year
|Noah Tonga
|{{won}}
| rowspan="4" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Krishnan |first=Ganiel |date=July 22, 2024 |title=40th Star Awards for Movies celebrates decades of excellence in Philippine cinema |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/7/12/new-format-star-awards-for-movies-reveals-winners-for-some-categories-1349 |access-date=July 22, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref>
|-
|Movie Sound Engineer of the Year
|Immanuel Verona and Fatima Nerikka Salim
|{{won}}
|-
|Movie Theme Song of the Year
|"Pag-Ibig Na Sumpa"
|{{won}}
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|Dekada Award
|Piolo Pascual
|{{won}}
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Mallari
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRoderick Cabrido
Written byEnrico Santos
Produced by
  • John Brian Diamante
  • Ronalyn Bana-ag
Starring
CinematographyPao Orendain
Edited byNoah Tonga
Music byVon de Guzman
Production
companies
  • Mentorque Productions
  • Clever Minds Inc.
Distributed by
Release date
  • December 25, 2023 (2023-12-25)
Running time
130 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Languages
  • Filipino
  • Kapampangan
  • Spanish
  • English
Budget₱80 million
Box office₱225 million[1]

Mallari is a 2023 Philippine horror film directed by Roderick Cabrido from a story and screenplay written by Enrico C. Santos. It stars Piolo Pascual who plays the film's three main characters: Juan Severino Mallari, a Catholic priest and serial killer in 19th century Spanish colonial era Philippines and two of the priest's fictional descendants Johnrey in the post-World War II era and Jonathan, a doctor in the contemporary era.

The film made its premiere at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival on December 25, 2023, where it won Best Supporting Actor for JC Santos, Best Musical Score, and Best Production Design, and a runner-up for Best Picture. At the 72nd FAMAS Awards, it earned 14 nominations and clinched 6 awards including Best Picture.[2]

Plot

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Shown in a nonlinear manner, the film tells the interlinked stories of three generations of the Mallari family: Juan Severino, Johnrey, and Jonathan, living in different time periods:

1812

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Juan Severino, accompanied by his mother Doña Facunda, arrives in Magalang to become its priest. While he is away, Facunda is turned into a monster by their servants led by Maria Capac after she is lured into one of the latter's clandestine occult rituals. When Severino discovers this, Maria tells him that Facunda is already suffering from a terminal illness and can only be cured by consuming human flesh. Torn between damning himself and saving his mother, he agrees to become a murderer after his sinister alter ego urges him to rid society of delinquents. He then kills a corrupt landlord and two prostitutes and feeds their entrails to Facunda, who, unaware of her transformation and her son's activities, recovers. As more murders occur, Magalang’s residents flee.

Later, a man resembling Severino appears to Facunda claiming to be a future descendant. After warning that Severino will be remembered as a killer, he forces him to admit his murders and her being a manananggal. The man then scuffles with Severino before the Guardia Civil and a witness to the murders arrive and arrest Severino as the man suddenly disappears. In the commotion, Maria hides Facunda.

1948

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During the Hukbalahap Rebellion, Johnrey visits Magalang to make a documentary and stays at his ancestral residence. After encountering victims of an aswang attack which Johnrey's boss dismisses as a CIA operation, he learns of a series of murders taking place in town. Suspecting a connection with his ancestor, Johnrey decides to investigate.

Johnrey dreams of going back in time to 1812 and encountering Severino, Doña Facunda, the ghosts of Severino's victims, and a boy named Jonathan who claims he is his grandnephew from the future. Upon waking up and finding that he has in his possession Jonathan's blanket, Johnrey realizes that they both have the ability of astral projection and time travel. Johnrey returns to 1812 to film Severino and Facunda, compiling two reels addressed to Jonathan.

Returning to his time, Johnrey encounters an elderly Maria Capac and his servant Conching, who is revealed to be her granddaughter, holding his wife Felicity hostage, along with an aged Doña Facunda, who refuses to eat human flesh since Severino's arrest. Maria and Conching threaten to kill Felicity unless Johnrey agrees to become a vigilante and allows Facunda's powers to be transferred to Felicity. After Facunda pleads with him to let her die, Johnrey swallows a black chick living inside her, while Facunda disintegrates into ashes. Johnrey transforms into a werewolf and kills Conching and Maria. Reverting to human form, Johnrey tells Felicity to bury him alive in order to end the curse. Afterward, Felicity makes a film to explain what happened.

2023

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After having premonitions about his fiancée Agnes, an adult Jonathan visits Magalang to try and prevent this from happening. He is accompanied by Lucas, the son of a family servant, and Lucas' niece Amal, who tells Jonathan of his ancestors' past. Following his arrival, a series of murders targeting delinquents are carried out by a figure dressed as a priest, raising suspicion on Jonathan. Jonathan confesses to Lucas that he suspects that it may be connected with Severino, and recalls his childhood dreams, adding that Lucas would soon attack Agnes.

Jonathan watches Johnrey's films and learns about his psychic abilities. While helping Jonathan investigate his premonitions, Agnes learns that Lucas belongs to the occult-worshipping Alarcon family and that Lucas' ancestor is Maria Capac. She later sees a blood-soaked Lucas flagellating himself before a statue of Severino, revealing him to be the killer. Fleeing to the Mallari residence, Agnes is stabbed by Lucas.

Jonathan returns to 1812 and scuffles with Severino, who denies his involvement in the future murders. Upon waking up, he is attacked by Lucas, who seeks to continue the Alarcons' turning the Mallaris into vigilantes. After killing Lucas, Jonathan comes across a dying Agnes as Felicity's film plays, revealing that the chick remains inside Johnrey. Jonathan digs up Johnrey's grave and despite warnings from the spirits of Severino, his victims, and a still-living Johnrey against reviving the curse, decapitates Johnrey and transfers the chick to Agnes.

Sometime afterwards, Jonathan, Agnes, and Amal settle at the Mallari residence. Agnes chastises Jonathan for turning her into a monster, adding that she will be hungry at the full moon. Jonathan looks menacingly at the camera.

Cast

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Cast members on board the Mallari float of the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival's Parade of the Stars

1810s

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  • Piolo Pascual as Juan Severino Mallari, Catholic parish priest and serial killer.[3] He also plays his sinister alter-ego who convinces him to commit the murders.
  • Gloria Diaz as Doña Facunda Mallari
  • Ge Villamil as Maria Capadocia "Maria Capac" Alarcon
  • Audrey Alquiroz as Nieves
  • Ron Angeles as Juancho Kuchero
  • Bart Guingona as Ruizmayor
  • Mylene Dizon as Melinda
  • Kian Co as Ponce, Melinda's son

1940s

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  • Piolo Pascual as Johnrey Mallari, a photojournalist[3] and grand-nephew of Juan Severino[4]
  • Elisse Joson as Felicity Mallari
  • April Sangco as Conching
  • Vangie Labalan as Older Maria Capac
  • Erlinda Villalobos as Older Facunda Mallari

2020s

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  • Piolo Pascual as Jonathan Mallari de Dios, a doctor, and great-grandnephew of Juan Severino.[4]
  • Janella Salvador as Agnes Salvador, a doctor who is also Jonathan's fiancée.[5]
  • JC Santos as Brother Lucas Alarcon Segundo, a Catholic deacon
  • Tommy Alejandrino as Didi Laan
  • Angeli Nicole Sanoy as Amalia "Amal" Alarcon
  • Raffy Tejada as Father Mac

Production

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Mallari was directed by Derick Cabrido and was based on the script made by Enrico Santos. The script underwent seven revisions before filming. The film was produced under Mentorque Productions and Clever Minds.[6]

The film is based around the Philippines' first documented serial killer, Severino Mallari, and has three intertwined main storylines set in different periods (1840s, 1940s, and 2023).[3] The film described as "partly fictional" follows the story of John Rey and Jonathan in the latter two timelines.[7]

It took four years for the film to be made and took place in various historical sites in the Philippines.[8] A village set in Lipa, Batangas was also specifically done for the film since no location owner in the area where the historical Mallari lived gave their consent due to the "sensitive topic" tackled in the film.[4] ₱80 million was spent for the production of the film, which is also made to meet the standards of distributor Warner Bros.[9]

Pascual was also the first choice to portray the film's three main characters. If Pascual had declined, the casting of one actor for multiple characters would have not been made.[10]

Music

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The theme song for Mallari is "Pag-Ibig Na Sumpa" (transl. Love Curse) which was performed by Juan Karlos. Xergio Ramos and Emil Dela Rosa were responsible for the song's arrangement while Quest did the composition. This is Karlos' first song which was used in a feature film soundtrack.[11]

Release

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Mallari premiered in cinemas in the Philippines on December 25, 2023, as one of the official entries of the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).[12] Warner Bros. Pictures partnered with Mentorque, agreeing to be the film's distributor.[13] Despite having a multinational distributor, Mallari had to abide to MMFF regulations when it comes to cinema screenings.[14] This is Warner Bros' first mainstream film release of a Philippine production. Their last project in the Philippines was the limited release of Munting Tinig in 2003.[15] In addition, Star Cinema handled worldwide sales, which previously turned down on local distribution of the film although Warner Bros. would distribute the film in Thailand on May 1.[16]

Accolades

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Accolades received by Mallari
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Metro Manila Film Festival December 27, 2023 Best Picture Mallari 3rd Best Picture [17]
Best Director Derick Cabrido Nominated
Best Actor Piolo Pascual Nominated
Best Supporting Actor JC Santos Won
Tommy Alejandrino Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Janella Salvador Nominated
Best Screenplay Enrico Santos Nominated
Best Cinematography Juan Lorenzo Orendain Nominated
Best Editing Noah Tonga and Nelson Villamayor Nominated
Best Production Design Mariel Hizon Nominated
Best Sound Immanuel Verona and Nerrika Salim Nominated
Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Musical Score Von de Guzman Won
Best Visual Effects Gaspar Mangalin Won
Manila International Film Festival February 2, 2024 Best Actor Piolo Pascual Won [18]
FAMAS Awards May 27, 2024 Best Picture Mallari Won [19][20]
Best Director Roderick Cabrido Nominated
Best Actor Piolo Pascual Won[a]
Best Supporting Actor JC Santos Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Gloria Diaz Won
Best Child Actor Kian Co Nominated
Best Screenplay Enrico Santos Won
Best Cinematography Pao Orendain Nominated
Best Visual Effects Gaspar Mangarin Won
Best Editing Noah Tonga Nominated
Best Production Design Marielle Hizon Won
Best Sound Immanuel Verona and Nerrika Salim Nominated
Best Original Song Pag-ibig na Sumpa by Juan Karlos Nominated
Best Musical Score Von De Guzman Nominated
PMPC Star Awards for Movies July 21, 2024 Movie Editor of the Year Noah Tonga Won [21]
Movie Sound Engineer of the Year Immanuel Verona and Fatima Nerikka Salim Won
Movie Theme Song of the Year "Pag-Ibig Na Sumpa" Won
Dekada Award Piolo Pascual Won

Notes

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  1. ^ Tied with Alfred Vargas.

References

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  1. ^ "The 7th Eddys to honor box office heroes". Manila Bulletin. June 4, 2024. Archived from the original on June 4, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  2. ^ "'Mallari' dominates 2024 FAMAS Awards". Rappler. May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Tomada, Nathalie (December 23, 2023). "How Piolo Pascual pulled off multiple characters in horror debut film Mallari". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c Cruz, Marinel (October 22, 2023). "Why Piolo was a nervous wreck while shooting horror-thriller 'Mallari'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  5. ^ Antonio, Josiah (December 12, 2023). "Janella Salvador highlights value of history with 'Mallari'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  6. ^ Salterio, Leah (December 13, 2023). "JC Santos not quitting showbiz". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  7. ^ "Piolo Pascual's horror film 'Mallari' drops official trailer". Manila Bulletin. October 14, 2023. Archived from the original on November 26, 2023. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  8. ^ Abad, Ysa (October 10, 2023). "WATCH: Piolo Pascual plays a Filipino serial killer in horror debut 'Mallari'". Rappler. Archived from the original on November 26, 2023. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  9. ^ Esmael, Lisbet (November 26, 2023). "Warner Bros. marks first venture into PH film market". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on November 26, 2023. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  10. ^ Smith, Chuck (December 30, 2023). "In "Mallari," Piolo Pascual proves he can still surprise us, 25 years since his start in showbiz". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  11. ^ Carbonilla, Hans (December 26, 2023). "Juan Karlos' track makes cinematic debut with 'Pag-ibig Na Sumpa'". Philippine Daily Inquirer USA. Inquirer Manila. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  12. ^ "'Firefly' among six new films included in official 10-movie list of MMFF". GMA News. October 17, 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  13. ^ Godinez, Bong. "How Warner Bros. discovers Piolo Pascual's Mallari". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
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  15. ^ Tomada, Nathalie (November 28, 2023). "Mentorque Productions, Warner Bros. join forces for Mallari release". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
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