The Road (2012)

5423-poster
release date May 11 2012
studio Freestyle Releasing
director Yam Laranas
writer Yam Laranas
starring Carmina Villarroel, Marvin, Agustin, TJ Trinidad, Rhian Ramos, Barbie Forteza
trailer 1 Trailer #1

Synopsis

A twelve year old cold case is reopened when three teens are missing in an abandoned road. In the course of the investigation, deeper and gruesome stories of abduction and murders are discovered. After more than two decades, the secrets of the haunted road may finally be revealed.

Official Review

Writer/director Yam Laranas’ The Road is a surprisingly effective film whose biggest asset is perhaps how comfortable it feels in its own skin. It’s not without the occasional misstep, but it has the confidence to recognize its own assets and be patient with them – doling out scares, shocks and kills at a measured pace that maximizes their impact. Structured as a self contained trilogy, it contains three separate stories that are connected and build upon each other in every way but unfold in a non-linear fashion. It may sound like a lot for a low-budget horror film from the Philippines to juggle, but it’s all pulled off rather nicely. …Read More

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Official Score: 4 / 5