Halimaw

Name: Halimaw
Genre: Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 1986-12-25
Duration: 1 h 50 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Ian De Leon, Gina Pareño, Michael De Mesa, Ruel Vernal, Jaime Fabregas

IMDb ID: tt0291972 · Year: 1986 · Rating: 7.2 (54 votes)

Genres: Action · Comedy · Fantasy

A drama director tries his hand at the horror-suspense genre with this twin-story omnibus film; the other film is Christopher De Leon's debut film.

IMDb Details

Content TypeMovieAlternate TitlesJapan: Halimaw (Japanese)
Philippines: Halimaw sa banga (Tagalog, second part title)
World-wide: Monster in a Jar (English, second part title)
Monster in a JarRelease Date1986-12-25Runtime110 minutesIMDb Popularity0User Reviews0Critic Reviews1Countries / RegionsPhilippinesLanguagesFilipino
TagalogKeywordsdirector
one word title
horror comedy
real life mother and daughter playing mother and daughter
sword fightProduction CompaniesNCV FilmsIMDb URLhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0291972/Local Poster/d/file/imdb/02/tt0291972.jpgUpdated At2025-09-15T09:35:22

Directors

Christopher De Leon
Mario O'Hara

Writers

Uro Q. Dela Cruz
Frank Rivera
Mario O'Hara

Full Cast & Crew

[Cast Group]
Actor: Ian De Leon | Character: Cocoy (segment: Komiks)
Actor: Gina Pareño | Character: Mommy (segment: Komiks)
Actor: Michael De Mesa | Character: Arganox (segment: Komiks)
Actor: Ruel Vernal | Character: Gorkrah (segment: Komiks)
Actor: Jaime Fabregas | Character: Daddy (segment: Komiks)
Actor: Vicky Suba | Character: Couple Victim (segment: Komiks)
Actor: Monossi Mempin | Character: Nonoy (segment: Komiks)
Actor: Joanne Miller | Character: Anna (segment: Komiks)
Actor: Liza Lorena | Character: Margarita (segment: Halimaw sa Banga)
Actor: Lotlot De Leon | Character: Toni (segment: Halimaw sa Banga)
Actor: Mario O'Hara | Character: Abe (segment: Halimaw sa Banga)
Actor: Maritess Gutierrez | Character: Halimaw (segment: Halimaw sa Banga)
Actor: Mary Walter | Character: Lola (segment: Halimaw sa Banga)
Actor: Ronnel Victor | Character: Duke (segment: Halimaw sa Banga)
Actor: Marilyn Villamayor | Character: Marlyn (segment: Halimaw sa Banga)
Actor: Romnick Sarmenta | Character: Jericho (segment: Halimaw sa Banga)
Actor: Tony Angeles | Character: Banga Seller (segment: Halimaw sa Banga)
Actor: Nora Aunor | Character: Regina (segment: Komiks)
Actor: Flora Gasser | Character: Maid (segment: Komiks)
Actor: Jay Ilagan | Character: Couple Victim (segment: Komiks)
Actor: Lucy Quinto | Character: Maid (segment: Komiks)

[Directors Group]
Name: Christopher De Leon | Role: Director
Name: Mario O'Hara | Role: Director

[Writers Group]
Name: Uro Q. Dela Cruz | Role: Writer
Name: Frank Rivera | Role: Writer
Name: Mario O'Hara | Role: Writer

[Producers Group]
Name: Nora Aunor | Role: Producer
Name: Oscar Villamayor | Role: Producer

[Music Group]
Name: Jaime Fabregas | Role: Composer

[Cinematography Group]
Name: Johnny Araojo | Role: Cinematographer
Name: Rody Lacap | Role: Cinematographer

[Editing Group]
Name: Efren Jarlego | Role: Editor

[Production Design Group]
Name: Frank Rivera | Role: Production Designer
Name: Len Santos | Role: Production Designer

[Production Management]
Name: Pearl Valdez | Role: Production Manager

[Assistant Directors]
Name: Roger Vivero | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director

[Sound Department]
Name: Mhel Acurin | Role: Sound Department
Name: Rodel Capule | Role: Sound Department

[Special Effects]
Name: Apolonio Abadeza | Role: Special Effects
Name: Cecille Baun | Role: Special Effects
Name: Len Santos | Role: Special Effects

Trailers

IMDb Video Gallery: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0291972/videogallery/

Release Schedule

Philippines: December 25, 1986

Awards

Box Office

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