Cinema One takes audiences on a heart-pounding ride with a powerhouse lineup of Filipino thriller films headlined by some of the industry’s biggest stars this October.
From edge-of-your-seat mysteries to chilling tales of survival, viewers can catch unforgettable performances from Charo Santos, Bea Alonzo, Janella Salvador, Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto, Kris Aquino, Maricel Soriano, and Coco Martin on Cinema One’s Blockbuster Sundays at 7pm.
The gothic-horror film “The Heiress,” which airs on Oct. 5, follows the story of a cursed inheritance within a powerful family. Guia (Janella), a timid young woman, lives under the strict care of her mysterious aunt Clara (Maricel), who harbors a dark family secret. Clara’s overprotectiveness masks a terrifying legacy tied to their bloodline, one that has long haunted their family estate.
“Eerie,” airing on Oct. 12, stars Bea and Charo and is set in an all-girls Catholic school, where guidance counselor Pat (Bea) investigates the mysterious death of a student, only to uncover chilling secrets that link to the school’s terrifying past. Opposed by the strict head nun Mother Alice (Charo), Pat must rely on her instincts and her encounters with the supernatural to expose the truth hidden within the halls of the convent.
In “Block Z,” which airs on Oct. 19, Joshua and Julia portray a pair of college students trapped inside their university when a deadly zombie outbreak spreads across campus. As chaos erupts, they must band together with friends and strangers to fight for survival, forcing them to confront not only the undead but also the fears and betrayals that test their humanity.
“Feng Shui 2” shows how Joy (Kris) escaped the cursed Bagua mirror. However, the cycle of misfortune begins again when Lester (Coco) comes into possession of the deadly charm. As deaths linked to the mirror return with terrifying force, Joy must confront the curse once more, joining forces with Lester in a desperate attempt to break it before it consumes them all on Oct. 26.
Meanwhile, Joshua Garcia steps into the spotlight on Romance Central with films that deliver heart fluttering stories. Catch him in “I Love You Hater” on Oct. 5, “Vince & Kath & James” on Oct. 12, “Love You to the Stars and Back” on Oct. 19, and “Unexpectedly Yours” on Oct. 26.
Gear up for chills as squads battle ghosts and spirits in Team vs. Evil block, weeknights at 7pm and Fridays at 8pm. Don’t miss Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla’s “Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay” on Oct. 27, Jerome Ponce and Ricci Rivero’s “Otlum” on Oct. 28, Rica Peralejo, Jennylyn Mercado, Mark Herras, and JC De Vera’s “Tiyanaks” on Oct. 29, Janella Salvador and Marlo Mortel’s “Haunted Mansion” on Oct. 30, and Janella Salvador and Elmo Magalona’s “Bloody Crayons” on Oct. 31.
Spend your Halloween with Cinema One’s movie marathon featuring some of classic and well-loved horror flicks such as Janice De Belen’s “Shake, Rattle & Roll,” Jodi Sta. Maria, Iza Calzado, and Zanjoe Marudo’s “Maria Leonora Teresa,” Kris Aquino and Claudine Barretto’s “Sukob,” Janice de Belen’s “Tiyanak,” Sharon Cuneta’s “Kuwaresma,” Nora Aunor’s “Halimaw,” and more which airs on Oct. 31.
Cinema One, the home of Filipino blockbuster movies, is available on SKYcable ch. 56, Cignal ch. 45, GSat Direct TV ch. 14, and other local cable service providers. For more details, follow Cinema One on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, or visit corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.
