Aswang (1994 film)
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| Aswang (aka The Unearthing) | |
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| Directed by | Wrye Martin Barry Poltermann |
| Written by | Frank L. Anderson Wrye Martin Barry Poltermann |
| Produced by | Wrye Martin Barry Poltermann |
| Starring | Norman Moses Tina Ona Paukstelis |
| Cinematography | Jim Zabilla |
| Edited by | Barry Poltermann |
| Music by | Ken Brahmstedt |
| Distributed by | Mondo Macabro (USA, DVD) |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $70,000 |
Aswang, also called The Unearthing, is a 1994 horror film based on the mythical creature that feeds on the unborn in Filipino folklore.
Plot
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A desperate pregnant woman agrees to an odd pact agreeing to play wife to a wealthy man living with his mother. She is taken to a secluded mansion where unbeknown to her there are plans to feed her unborn child to an aswang.
Reception
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Upon its original release reviews by mainstream critics were mixed. TVGuide wrote that "For much of its running time, 'The Unearthing' is a gripping and unsettling journey into fear. Towards the end, however, it abandons its aura of Cronenbergian repulsion, descends into camp, and blunts the impact of its memorably unpleasant build-up".[1]
Film Threat claimed that the uncut release was "completely loaded to the teeth with nerve-wracking suspense, an atmosphere of sheer dread, stomach turning gore and just a dash of black humor. "Aswang" is a very effective and nightmarish film that deserves far more attention than it has garnered over the past 11 years".[2]
In 2008 "Aswang" was featured in the Fangoria book "101 Best Horror Movies You've Never Seen".[citation needed]
References
- ^ "The Unearthing - Movie Reviews and Movie Ratings". TV Guide.com. TV Guide. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
- ^ "ASWANG (DVD)". FilmThreat.com. FIlm Threat. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
External links
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