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Enrique Gil, Jane De Leon star in MMFF entry 'Strange Frequencies'

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Gretchen Fullido

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:955px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1721260081167b9e3f3a8-ee47-4eef-8a63-af0b249e52b5.jfif" style="width:955px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></span></span></div><p>MANILA -- The Philippine cinema landscape is set to witness a groundbreaking entry in the horror genre with the upcoming film &quot;Strange Frequencies,&quot; starring Enrique Gil and Jane De Leon, and directed by Kerwin Go.</p><p>&quot;Strange Frequencies&quot; promises a novel cinematic experience. The film employs a found footage style, a first in Philippine cinema, which aims to provide a raw and realistic portrayal of supernatural occurrences. </p><p>Enrique Gil, a self-proclaimed horror aficionado, said he was immediately captivated by the concept when it was pitched to him. </p><p>&quot;[It&#x27;s] something different, something very raw. Parang found footage style. I don&#x27;t think it&#x27;s ever been done in Philippine cinema ever,&quot; Gil said. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:955px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1721259181472Strange.jpg" style="width:955px;height:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Screen grab: Facebook/MMFF</span></span></span></div><p>The decision to shoot in Taiwan adds another layer of authenticity to the film. Director Go said Taiwan&#x27;s cultural beliefs in ghosts and the supernatural made it the perfect backdrop for a horror film. </p><p>&quot;Taiwan is a place where people still believe in ghosts and the supernatural. If any sort of ghost stories happen in Asia, Taiwan is the perfect place to be,&quot; Go said. </p><p>One of the film&#x27;s most intriguing elements is its primary location: the infamous Xinglin Hospital, known as Taiwan&#x27;s most haunted place. Gil and De Leon, along with the crew, will be entering and filming in this abandoned hospital, equipped only with GoPros and CCTV cameras, enhancing the film&#x27;s raw and unfiltered feel.</p><p>The team’s genuine reactions are a key aspect of &quot;Strange Frequencies.&quot; </p><p>Jane De Leon, transitioning from action to horror, expressed her excitement about the project. </p><p>&quot;I love scary films... Napaka-authentic ng magiging reactions namin. Hindi siya acting-acting,&quot; she said.</p><p>The film&#x27;s unique approach blurs the line between reality and fiction, immersing both the actors and the audience in an unpredictable and thrilling experience.</p><p>Go, making his MMFF debut, sees this film as a significant milestone. </p><p>&quot;I feel great, it&#x27;s a dream come true for me, this is my first,&quot; Go said, underscoring the innovative and risky nature of the project.</p><p>Go hopes that &quot;Strange Frequencies&quot; will challenge viewers to reconsider their beliefs about the supernatural. </p><p>&quot;When I started making this movie, I wasn&#x27;t really a believer. But during the course of it, I think I&#x27;ve changed my mind. So maybe a message to the viewers, do not discount things that you do not understand,&quot; Go said, hinting at the transformative journey the film offers.</p><p>The film also stars Alexa Miro, MJ Lastimosa, Rob Gomez, Raf Pineda and YouTuber Zarckaroo who are all first time MMFF participants.</p><p>For the very first time, Jane also clarified the rumor about her and Rob Gomez and said that there was nothing going on between her and co-star who was seen in her IG post. </p><p>“No. Noong time kasi na yun, it was our rest day. Marami naman kami. I was with my mom, my makeup artist, Rob, and Zarck. So, noong time na yun na may na-upload ako, minsan na nga lang mag-upload sa Instagram. Nahagip tong si Rob. So I was with Rob and Zarb. And then hindi namin alam na naa-article na kami. So I feel bad lang din kay Rob kasi nagso-sorry siya sa akin. 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<p>The Philippine cinema landscape is set to witness a groundbreaking entry in the horror genre with the upcoming film "Strange Frequencies," starring Enrique Gil and Jane De Leon, and directed by Kerwin Go.</p>

The Philippine cinema landscape is set to witness a groundbreaking entry in the horror genre with the upcoming film "Strange Frequencies," starring Enrique Gil and Jane De Leon, and directed by Kerwin Go.