Ilawod


Ilawod is a 2017 Filipino independent supernatural horror film, directed by Dan Villegas. in his first venture into the horror genre as a director with a script from Palanca winner Yvette Tan. It stars Iza Calzado, Ian Veneracion, Xyriel Manabat, Harvey Bautista, and Therese Malvar. The film depicts the story of a family's breakdown in the midst of a demonic attack.
The film was released on January 18, 2017 and was distributed by Quantum Films.

Plot

Dennis, a news website reporter, accidentally brings a spirit home with him from an assignment. The spirit, Ilawod, manifests in different ways to different family members. It makes Dennis short-tempered and taste bitterness in hot drinks. It makes his wife Kathy feel warm, and also change the intensity of her sexual desire. Ilawod also manifest to daughter Bea, and the older child, Ben and wreaks havoc on Dennis’ family who fights against it to save, not just their lives, but also their souls.

Cast