Dead Kids (film)
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Dead Kids is a Filipino thriller film directed by Mikhail Red and starring Kelvin Miranda, Vance Larena, Sue Ramirez, Khalil Ramos, Jan Silverio, Gabby Padilla, and Markus Paterson.[1][2] Dead Kids was released on December 1, 2019 on Netflix.
Premise
The story of teenagers who plot together to kidnap one of their classmates. The victim is their school's rich bully. However, these teens are far from professionals and things go inevitably awry as the group carries out the deed.
Cast
- Kelvin Miranda as Mark Santa Maria
- Vance Larena as Charles Blanco
- Khalil Ramos as Paolo Gabriel
- Jan Silverio as Gideon Uy
- Markus Paterson as Chuck Santos
- Sue Ramirez as Janina Camiloza
- Gabby Padilla as Yssa Miranda
- Ku Aquino as Uncle Rody
- Allan Villafuerte as Manolo
- Rowena Concepcion as Auntie Bebe
- Emmanuel Dela Cruz as Theater Teacher
- Juan Pablo Pineda III as Moses
- Jude Matthew Servilla as Peter
Release
Dead Kids premiered on the closing ceremony of the 2019 Cinema One Originals Film Festival. Dead Kids was released on December 1, 2019 on streaming site Netflix.[1]
Reception
Critical reception
Dead Kids received positive response from critics and audiences. Fred Hawson of ABS-CBN News said “the suspense and tension of the final outcome will keep viewers hanging on to the very end.” He also praised the acting, though he criticized Sue Ramirez’ character as “largely sidelined and undeveloped.“ [3] Jocelyn Valle of Philippine Entertainment Portal praised the cast and said that the film is a worthy addition to your “My List” in Netflix. [4]
References
- ^ a b "Dead kids". Netflix Media center. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
- ^ "Mikhail Red's 'Dead Kids' is first Netflix Film from PH". ABS CBN News. Retrieved 2019-10-29.
- ^ https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/04/19/netflix-review-dead-kids-will-keep-you-hooked-until-the-very-end
- ^ https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/147946/khalil-sue-ramirez-mikhail-red-netflix-film-dead-kids-review-a764-20191203
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