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The Monster of the South
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The Monster of the South 2025 Directed by Justine Polanco Ang Mangtas sa Habagatan

Displaced by martial law, a mother tells her daughter a shadow puppet story about a monster, only for their terrifying tale to turn to reality and must confront their darkest fears.

Production Country Philippines
Language Tagalog
Spoken Language Tagalog
Gneres Mystery , Thriller
Release Date 1 July 2025
10 mins
Cast
Melissa Dyan Juanatala
Melissa Dyan Juanatala Noraida
Carmina Aragones
Carmina Aragones Saida
Lau Apostol
Lau Apostol Amir
Alec Gonzales
Alec Gonzales Monster
Crew
Director
Justine Polanco
Justine Polanco
Writer
Justine Polanco
Justine Polanco
Producers
Vince Charles Sucatre
Vince Charles Sucatre
Charles Claridad
Charles Claridad
Executive Producer
Vince Charles Sucatre
Vince Charles Sucatre
Cinematography
John Cupino
John Cupino
Editor
Justine Polanco
Justine Polanco
Production Design
Nathalie Enriquez
Nathalie Enriquez
Jezra Joy Berme
Jezra Joy Berme
Casting
Mary Joy Jalandoni
Mary Joy Jalandoni
Assistant Director
Yoshi Ogario
Yoshi Ogario