Buhay na Manikin

A wealthy socialite, Doña Trinidad, lives a solitary life with her collection of antique dolls, one of which she believes is possessed by the spirit of her deceased daughter. As strange occurrences begin to plague her mansion, she suspects the doll is acting out her daughter's vengeful desires. Her estranged niece, Clara, arrives, becoming the target of the doll's sinister intentions.

Buhay na Manikin received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often pointing to its predictable plot and dated special effects. However, some praised Nida Blanca's performance and the film's attempt at psychological horror within the Pinoy horror genre.

• Relies heavily on jump scares and a familiar haunted doll trope.

• Nida Blanca's portrayal of the tormented matriarch is a standout element.

• The film struggles with pacing and lacks originality in its execution.

Google audience: Audience reception for Buhay na Manikin is largely unavailable due to its age and limited international distribution. Those who have seen it generally found it to be a standard horror film of its era, with some appreciating its campy elements and Nida Blanca's presence.

The film marked one of the final acting roles for veteran actress Nida Blanca before her untimely death in 2001.