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The cast of horror-drama "Poon." Anna Cerezo, ABS-CBN News

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Anna Cerezo

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788110885464viber_image_2026-08-31_01-07-06-768.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="The cast of horror-drama &quot;Poon.&quot; Anna Cerezo, ABS-CBN News"/>The cast of horror-drama &quot;Poon.&quot; Anna Cerezo, ABS-CBN News</div>MANILA — After three years of production and some challenges, &quot;Poon&quot; is finally set to open in selected cinemas nationwide on September 9.Directed by Adolfo Alix Jr. and written by Jerry B. Gracio, the film features an all-star cast including the late <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/3/3/actress-jaclyn-jose-has-passed-away-2107">Jaclyn Jose</a> and <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/17/23/veteran-actor-ronaldo-valdez-passes-away">Ronaldo Valdez</a>, making it one of their final films.The film also stars Gina Pareño, Janice de Belen, Lotlot de Leon, Ara Mina, Allen Dizon, JC de Vera, Bembol Roco, Martin del Rosario, Kelvin Miranda, and more.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/30/23/new-horror-film-poon-to-have-all-star-cast">READ: New horror film &#x27;Poon&#x27; to have all-star cast</a></div>&quot;It was a privilege nakatrabaho namin sila, our last time. Kahit wala na sila sa industriya, thankful kami,&quot; Dizon said.&quot;Kahit may mga malungkot na naganap, it was a good film,&quot; de Belen said.Pareño, meanwhile, added that she really enjoyed the film and misses being on a set.&quot;Tuwang-tuwa ako sa pelikula na ito! Na-miss ko may camera, may ilaw, miss ko ang acting,&quot; she said.The filming was completed in September 2025, with post-production wrapping up in February 2026.&quot;POON&quot; had its world premiere at the Moscow International Film Festival in April 2026 before finally securing a local theatrical release.

After three years of production and some challenges, "Poon" is finally set to open in selected cinemas nationwide on September 9.

After three years of production and some challenges, "Poon" is finally set to open in selected cinemas nationwide on September 9.

Horror-drama 'Poon' set for Sept. 9 premiere in selected PH cinemas

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Horror-drama 'Poon' set for Sept. 9 premiere in selected PH cinemas

Anna Cerezo,

ABS-CBN News

Published August 31, 2026 01:28 AM PHT

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