The Debutantes (film)
The Debutantes, is a 2017 Philippine supernatural horror film, directed by Prime Cruz, is an under production by Regal Films, starring Sue Ramirez, Miles Ocampo, Michelle Vito, Jane De Leon and Chanel Morales. Its first trailer was released on September 8, 2017, and the film debuted nationwide on October 4, 2017 under Regal Films. The film is Ramirez' second horror film after the Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B.[4]
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Directed by | Prime Cruz |
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Cinematography | Mackie Galvez |
Edited by | Galileo Te |
Music by | Alyana Cabral |
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Distributed by | Regal Films |
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Country | Philippines |
Language | Filipino |
Plot
Kate (Sue Ramirez) is a strange and weird girl who wants to be friends with the popular girls in school - Lara (Miles Ocampo), Jenny (Jane De Leon), Candice (Michelle Vito) and Shayne (Chanel Morales).[5] However the group prefers to bully her instead.[6] After helping the girls with their homework, Lara invites Kate to Jenny's 18th birthday. However, the group played a prank on her during the birthday.[7]
Kate had a nightmare about a curse[7] and tried to warn the others but they continued bullying her aside from Lara.[8] Soon, there was a supernatural entity that is killing the debutantes[9] as they turn 18.[10]
Cast
Main
- Sue Ramirez as Kate
- Miles Ocampo as Lara
- Michelle Vito as Candice
- Jane De Leon as Jenny
Supporting
- Chanel Morales as Shane
- Paolo Gumabao as Albert
- Faye Alhambra as Wena
- Almira Muhlach as Jenny's Mother
- Iwa Moto as Kate's Aunt
- Kim Qquendo as Young Kate
- Juan Carlos Tamayo as Kate's Cousin
- Che Ramos as Lara's Mother
- PJ Anzano as Monster
Guest/Cameo's
- Nicole Mari Beatrice Sales as Jenny's Party Guest
- Alyssa Alyanna Bunyi as Jenny's Party Guest
- Lee Ngan Vargas as Jenny's Party Guest
- Jamaica Grace Morco as Jenny's Party Guest
- Benjie Manansala as Jenny's Party Guest
- Phamela Lucena as Jenny's Party Guest
- Michael Balicas as Jenny's Party Guest
- Arvie Cerbolles as Jenny's Party Guest
- Raph Tuvillo as Jenny's Party Guest
- Rachelle Lorica as Jenny's Party Guest
See also
References
- Cruz, Oggs (8 October 2017). "'The Debutantes' review: Designed to death". RAPPLER. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- "Sue Ramirez denies new movie copies "Carrie"". ph.news.yahoo.com. 21 September 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- Franco, Bernie V (4 October 2017). "Miles Ocampo has no issue with Sue Ramirez getting bigger movie billing; McLisse attends The Debutantes premiere". PEP.ph. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- Tabares, Nazamel (4 October 2017). ""The Debutantes" Review: Effective Scares in a Color Horror Movie". PELIKULA MANIA. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- "MOVIE REVIEW: "The Debutantes" Debuts a Very Familiar Horror Setting…and Nothing More". LionhearTV. 11 October 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- Sakurako, Celene (5 October 2017). "'The Debutantes' is basically 'Mean Girls' with a twist". Scout Magazine. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- Lê, Paul (13 August 2021). "Birthdays, Demons and Transitions in Filipino Teen Horror 'The Debutantes' [Horrors Elsewhere]". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- "Mommy's MAG Life: "The Debutantes" in Cinemas Showing on October 4 under Regal Films". Mommy's MAG Life. 2 October 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- Maureen Marie, Belmonte (4 October 2017). "Five elements that make 'The Debutantes' a successful horror film". Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- Abanilla, Clarizel (5 October 2017). "Girls turn 18 through deadly ways in new horror film 'The Debutantes'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 9 April 2022.