Philippines Synopsis
Jewel is a mysterious woman who lives alone in the city. She has a secret which has led her to settle into a lonely existence. That is, until she meets Nico, a broken-hearted, down-and-out guy who also feels unlovable like she does. Jewel is torn between wanting to love him and wanting to save him from herself.
The 2015–2017 Philippines Window
27 Philippines films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B sits at position #27.
The 2010s Philippines Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2010s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B premiered. 69 total titles in this decade from Philippines.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #130 of 146 Philippines films indexed here (11th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -1.5 points below the Philippines average of 6.2/10.
Among Philippines Horror productions specifically: #20 of 27 (top 74%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Filipino |
| Production Companies | Indioboy Productions, The IdeaFirst Company, Black Maria Pictures |
| Runtime | 1h 35m |
| Release Date | October 15, 2016 |
| IMDb | tt6166732 |