Abandoned (2019 film)

Abandoned
Official release poster
Directed byKip Oebanda
Story byKip Oebanda
Produced by
  • Carlo Katigbak
  • Deo Endrinal
  • Elaine Uy-Casipit
  • Cory V. Vidanes
Starring
CinematographyPong Ignacio
Production
companies
Distributed byiWantTFC
Release date
  • August 28, 2019 (2019-08-28)
[1]
Running time
75 minutes[2]
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Abandoned is a 2019 Philippine psychological horror film starring Beauty Gonzalez, Seth Fedelin, Allan De Paz, directed by Kip Oebanda[3] and produced by Dreamscape Entertainment together with Quantum Films.[4][5][6] The film was released on August 28, 2019, on iWantTFC.[7]

Synopsis

Simone (Beauty Gonzalez), a security guard and single mother, experiences post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a robbery that resulted in the death of her colleagues. She works diligently to support her son, Rj (Seth Fedelin). After the incident, Simone is reassigned to guard a haunted and abandoned building. Strange occurrences soon begin during her shifts, causing her to relive the painful memories of the past, which in turn, adversely affects both her and her son.[8]

Cast

  • Beauty Gonzalez as Simone[3]
  • Seth Fedelin as Rj[3]
  • Allan De Paz as Renante
  • Barbara Ruaro as Ciel[9]
  • Nico Antonio as Sol
  • Matt Daclan as Nestor[8]
  • Archi Adamos as Ruel
  • Iana Bernardez as Alice
  • Kenneth Paul Cruz as Marko
  • Rolando Inocencio as Simone's dad
  • Shermaine Santiago as Simone's mom

Production

The film was directed by Kip Oebanda and produced by Dreamscape Entertainment. It marks the first film project for Seth Fedelin, a former housemate of Pinoy Big Brother: Otso. Fedelin mentioned feeling nervous during the shooting but found motivation and support from his co-star and the director.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Beauty at Seth, maninindak bilang mag-ina sa iWant horror movie na "Abandoned" | ABS-CBN Corporate". ABS-CBN. August 27, 2019. Retrieved September 27, 2021. From entertaining viewers and netizens in the top-rating series "Kadenang Ginto," Beauty Gonzalez and Seth Fedelin will give iWant users the creeps that will keep them up at night in the iWant original movie "Abandoned," which starts streaming on August 28.
  2. ^ "Seven reasons why 'Abandoned' is worth your time". Manila Standard. September 28, 2019. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Corporation, ABS-CBN. "Beauty and Seth play mother and son in iWant's psycho-horror movie "Abandoned" | ABS-CBN Corporate". ABS-CBN. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  4. ^ "WATCH: Ghosts capture Beauty Gonzalez in 'Abandoned' trailer". ABS-CBN News. August 22, 2019. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  5. ^ Daria, Edo. "MOVIE REVIEW: Let's talk about the 'real horrors' in the Abandoned movie". Push. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  6. ^ "Abandoned (2019) Movie Cast, Poster, Trailer - PeoPlaid Channel". PeoPlaid. March 28, 2019. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  7. ^ "WATCH: Ghosts capture Beauty Gonzalez in 'Abandoned' trailer". ABS-CBN News. August 22, 2019. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  8. ^ a b Asilo, Rito P. (August 31, 2019). "Beauty-Seth thriller isn't just about creatures that go bump in the night". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  9. ^ "Who is Barbara Ruaro? Meet the rumored girlfriend of actor Romnick Sarmenta". www.msn.com. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  10. ^ "Ready, Seth, Go". Manila Standard. Retrieved December 19, 2020.