Kulimlim

2004 Filipino horror film

June 23, 2004 (2004-06-23)

Running time

135 minutesCountryPhilippinesLanguageFilipino

Kulimlim is a 2004 Philippine horror film directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes.^[1] Actor Robin Padilla said that the portrayal of his character Jake Cabrera^[2] was challenging since he has to portray five personalities: Jake Cabrera, the three ex-convicts and the demon formed by their souls.^[3]

Plot

Based on a technicality, the Supreme Court orders the release of the three Satanist men convicted of raping Jake Cabrera's wife Hannah (Tanya Garcia) after eight years in prison. Jake decides to render his own brand of justice. However, the souls of the three convicts possess him, causing harm to his family.^[3] His family tries to escape from him and find a way to exorcise the demons.^[4]

Cast

Robin Padilla as Jake Cabrera
Tanya Garcia as Hannah Cabrera
Ronalissa Cheng as Sol Cabrera
Joshua Dionisio as Dwight Cabrera
Ryan Eigenmann as ex-convict
Jhong Hilario as ex-convict
Omar of the group Masculados as ex-convict
Marky Lopez

References

^ "Trove". trove.nla.gov.au. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
^ "Robin does 'unusual' role". philstar.com. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
^ ^a ^b Villagomez, Kaye (June 20, 2008). "Robin Padilla returns to his horror roots in "Kulimlim"". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on November 13, 2004. Retrieved December 17, 2008.
^ Pizzaro, Shirley (June 16, 2004). "Robin Padilla faces the greatest challenge of his acting career". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on September 5, 2004. Retrieved December 17, 2008.