Filipino cinema ranges from popular comedies, romances, action, and horror to socially engaged films that confront political and economic realities, showcasing the reslience and creativity of its people. It has influenced filmmaking through its honesty, intensity, and creativity, experimenting with both traditional and innovative narrative styles.

Nora Aunor and Ben Almeda in Miracle (1982)

The horror genre features stories that aim to elicit fear, suspense, and a sense of dread in its audience. Horror stories often explore themes related to the unknown, the supernatural, and the macabre, and they frequently evoke strong emotional reactions such as anxiety, terror, and unease.

The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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Alexandria aka 'Ria', a quiet beautiful maiden, lives with her envious mother, Olivia. Alexandria endures the daily vulgarity of her mother's boyfriend Aries and her mother's abusiveness. Until one day, a malevolent entity takes over Alexandria's body. And the time of reckoning descends upon her oppressors and even at Ria, herself.

Josh Lomahan, Lorgel Marfil, Alecx Lorica, Cris Victor, Raffy Reyes, Teresa Lacayanga, Kristine Camille Sulit, and Justine Reyes De Jesus in Alexandria (2018)

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