Asian Horror takes center stage: SM Cinemas unveils ‘AuGhost Exclusives’ film festival
The horror-suspense genre has proven its staying power in the film world. Now, just in time for the spooky season, SM Cinemas is showcasing the best of Asian horror with their unique film festival, AuGhost Exclusives. Running from August 28 to September 3, this festival offers a chilling selection of films at the special ticket price of 150 pesos.
Cambodian celebrities Leav Veng Hour and Rern Nat at the opening night at SM Mall of Asia
AuGhost Exclusives features four films, two from Thailand – “Haunted Universities 3” and “The Cursed Land,” one from Taiwan – “Mystery Writers,” and one from Cambodia – “Z-Mom.” All four are fresh releases, being shown in Philippine cinemas for the first time, and have garnered significant attention in their respective countries.
“Haunted Universities 3” presents three chilling campus-related stories in an anthology format, while “The Cursed Land” follows a widower and his daughter as they grapple with a djinn unleashed in their dilapidated home. “Mystery Writers” takes inspiration from the real-life 1984 Jin Xin Building fire, transforming the tragic event into a horror drama. Lastly, “Z-Mom” unfolds at a holiday resort, where a mother becomes a hero, protecting her family from a zombie outbreak on the island.
Once dismissed as B-movies, horror films today play a crucial role in maintaining a vibrant film industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the thrills of Asian horror.
