Julia Barretto, Charo Santos-Concio, Christopher de Leon, and Tony Labrusca have been set to star in “Knock Three Times,” the upcoming Philippine horror characteristic from director Jerrold Tarog, CreaZion Studios has revealed forward of the Cannes Film Market.
The movie follows a younger lady getting back from rehab who discovers her mom has fallen beneath the affect of a malevolent vintage mirror. The story attracts from Filipino city folklore, particularly a childhood ritual involving mirrors, candles and three knocks that serves because the narrative’s basis.
Created by Actual Florido, the challenge was first unveiled final 12 months and beforehand reached the finals of the EST N8 Horror Pitch at the Asia TV Forum & Market in Singapore.
Barretto is greatest recognized in style circles for headlining Mikhail Pink’s zombie thriller “Block Z.” Santos-Concio brings deep roots in Philippine psychological horror, having starred in Mike De Leon’s “Kisapmata,” which screened on the Cannes Film Festival, and in Pink’s “Eerie.” Christopher de Leon, whose many years of labor span collaborations with the nation’s most vital filmmakers, counts amongst his credit Mike De Leon’s “Kakabakaba Ka Ba?,” Mario O’Hara’s “Three Godless Years,” and Eddie Romero’s “Ganito Kami Noon… Paano Kayo Ngayon?” – the final of which additionally screened at Cannes. Labrusca joins the ensemble following his appearances in “Glorious” and “Dream Boi.”
Anter “RJ” Agustin, CEO and president of CreaZion Studios, mentioned: “This casting marks an exciting step forward for ‘Knock Three Times’ as we bring together an exceptional team of artists. At CreaZion, we are committed to championing bold, filmmaker-driven works that elevate Southeast Asian storytelling – stories that are deeply rooted in our culture yet resonate far beyond our borders.”
Further casting and manufacturing timeline particulars are anticipated to be introduced within the coming weeks.
