Cinco is a 5 story horror anthology, story about revenge, unrequited love, curiosity, lies and cruelty. Fraternity boys finds themselves in unusual initiation rites in a morgue. A desperate mother stole something that belongs to the deceased, and now the dead wants it back. A wretched looking woman desires a man she cannot have and will do anything to take him. A cruel office boss remained indifferent to the plight of her employees. A couple accidentaly killed someone and lied about the incident to the police, their sin went back to haunt them.
Horror trilogies are common in Philippine Cinema as a bunch of three unrelated episodes all lumped up in one film. Star Cinema is set to break this convention by mark another milestone in the horror genre with Cinco!
The movie is a product of a new breed of creative and emboldened Philippine movie directors and visionaries that will push the Horror genre into the next level. It was first conceptualized by two of ABS-CBN’s brilliant minds, Enrico Santos and Joel Mercado, to give the viewing public, five horrifying episodes with an unexpected threading by a single element:
Mata, top-billed by two of the most refreshing and versatile young stars in today’s generation, Maja Salvador and Rayver Cruz, directed by Ato Bautista. Cast includes David Chua.
Mukha, starring one of ABS-CBN’s most in-demand TV hosts, Mariel Rodriguez. The episode was directed by Nick Olanka. Cast includes Nanding Josef and Ketchup Eusebio.
Some of the members of Gigger Boys lead Braso, Sam Concepcion, AJ Perez and Robi Domingo under the direction of Frasco Mortiz, one of ABS-CBN’s young and brilliant directors. Cast includes Cristel Moreno, Fred Payawan and Baron Geisler.
PUSO, featuring the very talented Pokwang and hunk actor, Zanjoe Marudo with Box office Director, Cathy Garcia-Molina at the helm. Cast includes Malou de Guzman, Empoy Marquez and Bangs Garcia.
While Paa, top-billed by the prolific and award-winning actress, Jodi Sta. Maria. This is the first directorial job of Mr. Enrico Santos, the man behind ABS-CBN’s top rating primetime shows such as Dyosa, Ligaw na Bulaklak, Habang May Buhay, Kung Fu Kids and Super Inggo.
Cinco is taking a new and twisted look compared to your typical horror film. The episodes are interrelated, kaya dapat panoorin ng buo. Ipakikita dito ang iba’t-ibang uri ng takot sa ating isipan,” says direk Enrico. Cast includes Barbie Sabino (as Ana Dayos) and Sharmaine Centenera.