Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2

Synopsis

Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 (2014), directed by Erik Matti and starring Dingdong Dantes, is a fast-paced Filipino horror-action sequel that picks up after the events of the original film. Blending local folklore with kinetic set pieces and dark humor, the movie follows familiar characters as they confront renewed supernatural threats from the aswang — shapeshifting creatures of Philippine myth. Visually ambitious, Kubot 2 expands the world established in the first film with larger-scale action sequences, practical creature effects and stunts, and a gritty urban atmosphere. Throughout, the film balances tense horror moments with comic relief and family-driven stakes, anchored by Dantes’s committed lead performance. Without revealing plot details, the sequel emphasizes survival, the resilience of its central relationships, and a willingness to push genre boundaries while delivering a visceral, effects-forward cinematic experience for fans of modern Filipino genre cinema.

Cast

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  Dingdong Dantes

  Makoy

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  Isabelle Daza

  Lex

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  Ramon Bautista

  Justiniani

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  Lotlot De Leon

  Nieves

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  Joey Marquez

  Nestor

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  Elizabeth Oropesa

  Veron

Reviews

Critical reception to Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 was mixed-to-positive, with viewers and many local critics praising its technical craft and genre ambition while noting unevenness in tone and storytelling. On IMDb the film holds a user rating of 6.9/10, reflecting generally favorable audience responses to its action sequences and creature design. Many reviewers highlighted director Erik Matti’s confident visual style, the film’s practical makeup and effects, and Dingdong Dantes’s energetic performance as strong points that help the movie deliver on spectacle. Critics who enjoyed the film emphasized its successful melding of horror and action, calling it a bold, entertaining follow-up that ups the scale from the original. Conversely, some critics argued the sequel sacrifices emotional depth and narrative coherence for bigger set pieces and pace, resulting in moments that feel episodic or tonally inconsistent. Common praise centered on production values — choreography, effects, and sound design — while common criticism focused on plotting and character development. Overall, Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 is frequently recommended to viewers seeking stylish, effects-driven Filipino genre cinema and less so to those prioritizing tightly structured storytelling.

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