Shake, Rattle & Roll

Shake, Rattle and Roll (1984) is the first of the popular series of Filipino horror movies composed of three episodes. Baso (glass) talks about the adventure of three friends who performed Spirit of the Glass and discovered the tale of a tragic love triangle. Pridyider (Frigidaire – a brand name for a refrigerator) revolves around a refrigerator that seemed to be “alive”. Manananggal is about a teenager who courts a barrio lass without his knowledge that this lass is a monster. She eventually causes chaos to his family.

Directors: Ishmael Bernal (segment Pridyider), Emmanuel H. Borlaza (segment Baso), Peque Gallaga (segment Manananggal)
Writers: Jose N. Carreon (story & screenplay), Amado Lacuesta (story & screenplay), Uro Q. dela Cruz (story & screenplay)
Stars: Joel Torre, Rey ‘PJ’ Abellana, Arlene Muhlach, Rosemarie Gil, Tony Carreon, Janice de Belen, Charito Solis, William Martinez, Mon Alvir, Lito Gruet, Emily Loren, Herbert Bautista, Irma Alegre, Mary Walter, Peewee Quijano, Mario Taguiwalo, Nards Apuhin, Eric Borlaza