D' Ninang
D' Ninang

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D' Ninang

2020
Movie
104 min
Tagalog

A criminal matriarch with a gang of thieves, is reunited with her estranged daughter Mikai, a firm believer of the law and everything right.

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: Roman Perez Jr.Genres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A social media influencer, who is seeking to gain more followers and online fame, finds herself in a dangerous situation when she accepts a dare to spend a night in a supposedly haunted house. As she documents her experience live, she encounters terrifying supernatural entities and uncovers dark secrets connected to the house's past.

Critical Reception

D' Ninang received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing predictable plot points and a reliance on jump scares over genuine atmosphere. However, some praised the performances of the lead actresses and the film's attempt to blend modern social media themes with traditional horror tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to modernize horror with social media elements but falls short in execution.

  • Performances are a highlight, though the narrative feels formulaic.

  • Relies heavily on jump scares which can be predictable for seasoned horror fans.

Google audience: Audience reception for D' Ninang appears to be largely polarized, with some viewers appreciating the blend of modern influencer culture with a horror narrative, while others found the story unoriginal and the scares uninspired.

Fun Fact

The film's premise of using social media live-streaming as a central element to a horror story was an attempt to tap into contemporary anxieties and trends among younger audiences.

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