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Hospital worker Conan is hopelessly in love with a sexy and beautiful nurse named Ellen. He is on friendly terms with the alluring lady, but gets desperate when he sees her kissing a resident doctor. The jealous guy seeks the help of his friends and learns about the power of a wish whispered to the dead. He scampers off to a wake and surreptitiously opens the casket. In a barely audible way, he whispers: Mahalin ako ni Ellen.
A young woman named Elena is haunted by a mysterious curse after her mother's death. She begins to experience terrifying visions and encounters with a malevolent spirit that seems connected to her family's past. As the supernatural occurrences escalate, Elena must uncover the truth behind the curse before it consumes her entirely.
Critically, 'Bulong' received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its atmospheric tension and Shaina Magdayao's performance, while others found the plot predictable and underdeveloped. Audiences generally had a favorable reception, appreciating its horror elements and suspense.
Praised for its eerie atmosphere and effective jump scares.
Shaina Magdayao's performance was highlighted as a strong point.
Some critics found the narrative to be somewhat derivative of other horror tropes.
Google audience: Audiences generally found 'Bulong' to be a decent Filipino horror film, offering satisfying scares and a compelling lead performance, though some noted predictable plot elements.
The film's director, Ricky Davao, is a well-respected actor in the Philippines, and 'Bulong' marked one of his directorial efforts in the horror genre.
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Stayed home the entire day (which was lovely because I've been wanting to do this), eventually, we got bored and decided to watch a movie. Nothing new interesting to watch so we decided to watch Bulong. It was not a bad choice. I was ent...