Philippines Synopsis
The movie follows a group of teenagers that are terrorized by an evil spirit. The film revolves around the traditional Filipino belief that one should never go home directly after visiting a wake since it risks bringing evil spirits or the deceased to one's home.
Other Titles From Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions
The 2012–2014 Philippines Window
Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay holds position #8 of 19 Philippines films in the 2012–2014 window, below highlighted by audience rating.
The 2010s Philippines Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 2010s in Philippines, 69 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay premiered alongside 6 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 6 other Philippines films in 2013.
The 72nd Philippines title from Philippines we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1964).
Our Philippines catalog contains 146 titles in total (134 films).
Audience Engagement
10 audience reviews — more than 10% of Philippines films in our index.
Popularity (60th percentile) outruns review volume (10th) — a trending, discussed title among Philippines films.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #29 of 146 Philippines films indexed here (80th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.1 points above the Philippines average of 6.2/10.
Among Philippines Horror productions specifically: #1 of 27 (top 4%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Filipino |
| Production Companies | Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions, Regal Entertainment Inc. |
| Runtime | 1h 45m |
| Release Date | December 25, 2013 |
| IMDb | tt2996950 |