Pamahiin
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Pamahiin is a 2006 Filipino horror film directed by Rahyan Carlos, the title translates into "Superstition in English. The film plays on the superstitious beliefs Filipinos have about death. The movie starred acclaimed TV and film actor Dennis Trillo
.
NOAH (played by Dennis Trillo
) returns to the Philippines with his girlfriend Eileen (played by Iya Villania
) after 15 years when his best friend Damian (played by Paolo Contis
) commits suicide. Knowing how strong DAMIAN has always been, Noah is intrigued why he took his own life. He is also bothered and haunted by a distant childhood memory concerning his other best friend BECCA (played by Marian Rivera
).
Becca and her mother Belinda (played by Jacklyn Jose
) are the town outcasts, due to Belinda’s penchant for the supernatural. They were pushed to move out of the town, never to be seen again by the people of Balong Bato.
Because Noah was raised in the States, his modern ways keeps him from believing in superstitions, much to the distress of his Amelia (played by Vangie Labalan) whose life is governed by her superstitious beliefs.
Damian’s death starts a series of peculiar and unexplained deaths and eerie haunting, all revolving around different superstitions. Eileen, who is in tune with her third eye, is at the forefront of all these haunting. She is followed by the ghost of a little girl named Lota, who died a mysterious and gruesome death.
Not wanting to believe and accept the fact that superstitions are real, Noah tries to give a practical explanation for everything, straining his relationship with Eileen. The fact that BECCA returns and professes her love for Noah doesn’t help in easing the tension between them. Noah continues refusing to believe… until he experiences the haunting himself.
Dennis Trillo
Abelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho , more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network...
.
Cast
- Dennis TrilloDennis TrilloAbelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho , more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network...
as Noah - Iya VillaniaIya VillaniaRaelene Elaine Ebaler Villanía , better known as Iya Villania, is a Filipino-Australian actress, host, singer, dancer, and model. She has hosted on TV shows like ASAP Mania, Us Girls and as a VJ for MYX music channel.-Early life:Villanía was born in Camperdown, Australia but grew up in Sydney...
as Eileen - Marian RiveraMarian RiveraMarian Rivera is a Filipina actress and occasional singer-dancer. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. In 2007 she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar...
as Becca - Paolo ContisPaolo ContisPaolo Enrico Contis , better known as Paolo Contis, is a Filipino-Italian actor who first appeared as a child actor in the ABS-CBN show Ang TV. In 2004 he transferred to GMA Network...
as Damian - Jacklyn JoseJacklyn JoseJaclyn Jose, born Mary Jane Sta. Ana Guck on March 16, 1964 in Angeles City, Pampanga Philippines and known for her memorable roles in the films, Salome, White Slavery, and Santa Juana, is a versatile Filipina cinematic and television actress having captured best actress accolades in both local and...
as Aling Belinda - Vangie Labalan as Tita Amelia
- Cris Daluz as Mang Sebring
- Kookoo Gonzales as Aling Soledad
Plot
PAMAHIIN is a story about how superstitious beliefs affect people’s lives, especially non-believers. It revolves around three childhood friends Noah, Becca and Damian and the mystery that connects and enfolds them.NOAH (played by Dennis Trillo
Dennis Trillo
Abelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho , more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network...
) returns to the Philippines with his girlfriend Eileen (played by Iya Villania
Iya Villania
Raelene Elaine Ebaler Villanía , better known as Iya Villania, is a Filipino-Australian actress, host, singer, dancer, and model. She has hosted on TV shows like ASAP Mania, Us Girls and as a VJ for MYX music channel.-Early life:Villanía was born in Camperdown, Australia but grew up in Sydney...
) after 15 years when his best friend Damian (played by Paolo Contis
Paolo Contis
Paolo Enrico Contis , better known as Paolo Contis, is a Filipino-Italian actor who first appeared as a child actor in the ABS-CBN show Ang TV. In 2004 he transferred to GMA Network...
) commits suicide. Knowing how strong DAMIAN has always been, Noah is intrigued why he took his own life. He is also bothered and haunted by a distant childhood memory concerning his other best friend BECCA (played by Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera is a Filipina actress and occasional singer-dancer. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. In 2007 she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar...
).
Becca and her mother Belinda (played by Jacklyn Jose
Jacklyn Jose
Jaclyn Jose, born Mary Jane Sta. Ana Guck on March 16, 1964 in Angeles City, Pampanga Philippines and known for her memorable roles in the films, Salome, White Slavery, and Santa Juana, is a versatile Filipina cinematic and television actress having captured best actress accolades in both local and...
) are the town outcasts, due to Belinda’s penchant for the supernatural. They were pushed to move out of the town, never to be seen again by the people of Balong Bato.
Because Noah was raised in the States, his modern ways keeps him from believing in superstitions, much to the distress of his Amelia (played by Vangie Labalan) whose life is governed by her superstitious beliefs.
Damian’s death starts a series of peculiar and unexplained deaths and eerie haunting, all revolving around different superstitions. Eileen, who is in tune with her third eye, is at the forefront of all these haunting. She is followed by the ghost of a little girl named Lota, who died a mysterious and gruesome death.
Not wanting to believe and accept the fact that superstitions are real, Noah tries to give a practical explanation for everything, straining his relationship with Eileen. The fact that BECCA returns and professes her love for Noah doesn’t help in easing the tension between them. Noah continues refusing to believe… until he experiences the haunting himself.