Shake, Rattle & Roll X
Shake, Rattle & Roll X

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Shake, Rattle & Roll X

2008
Movie
140 min
Tagalog

This anthology features three chilling horror movies that include tales of supernatural beings and other beasts, such as "Nieves" in which a local hero must save her hometown from rampaging nature spirits known as Engkanto. In "Emergency," ghoulish creatures attack a remote hospital, and in "Class Picture," the ghost of a sadistic nun attacks a group of college friends. Mike Tuviera and Topel Lee direct these hair-raising films.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Various DirectorsGenres: Horror, Comedy, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Shake, Rattle & Roll X is an anthology horror film that presents three distinct scary tales. The first segment, 'LFGM,' follows a group of friends who encounter a vengeful spirit after a prank gone wrong. The second, 'Class Picture,' delves into the haunting experiences of students in an old school building. The final segment, 'Ahas,' focuses on a woman who transforms into a snake. Each story delivers its own brand of scares and suspense.

Critical Reception

Shake, Rattle & Roll X received a mixed to positive reception, particularly from its target audience who enjoy Filipino horror anthologies. Critics often noted the varying quality of the segments, with some segments praised for their creativity and scares, while others were seen as less effective. The film was a commercial success, as is typical for the franchise, tapping into the local fascination with horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its contribution to Filipino horror cinema and its ability to generate scares.

  • The anthology format leads to inconsistent quality across its segments.

  • Relies on familiar horror tropes but delivers entertaining moments for fans of the genre.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Shake, Rattle & Roll X' is not readily available in a consolidated format. However, general audience reactions typically praise the film for its jump scares and creative storylines, while some note that the special effects can be inconsistent.

Fun Fact

The 'Shake, Rattle & Roll' franchise is one of the longest-running and most successful horror film series in the Philippines, with 'Shake, Rattle & Roll X' being the tenth installment.

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