The thrilling movies in Philippine cinema continues this May with the latest offering by APT Entertainment called BANAL. The movie features the hottest teen celebrities like Miguel Tanfelix, Bianca Umali, and Andrea Brillantes. This seems an interesting mix of Kapuso and Kapamilya stars which are also part of top rating teleseryes like Sahaya and Kadenang Ginto.
Said to be inspired by true events, Banal shares the story of a group of friends who went on a hiking trip to the mountain which was said to be a source of miracles for those who pursue to climb it. Many would climb mountains because of many reasons, the gang seems to have their own individual agenda for the trip. But since the mountain is full of mystical secrets and dark entities, many things can happen as they go up on their trek and their lives are at steak with every step towards the top.
The film also tackles pinoy mysticism with its roots in the mountains which is an interesting choice of plot since many would go with the conventional urban scares like monsters and ghosts.They did a great job with the cinematography which is a combination of aerial shots, color combinations, and jumpscares to make you feel the thrill of the scenes.
