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For Filipinos, Halloween is a chance to embrace a longstanding fascination with the things that frighten us most. From childhood tales of the aswang and manananggal to urban legends about the mysterious White Lady, supernatural stories have long been woven into Filipino culture, passed down through generations and retold to send chills down anyone’s spine.
Whether it’s watching horror movies with friends, swapping ghost stories or testing our courage against the unknown, a good scare is part of the Halloween fun. This season, Prime Video invites viewers to explore a lineup of frightening characters, from familiar figures in Filipino folklore to terrifying monsters and supernatural forces on screen.
Apocalypse Z: New World
Filipinos may be familiar with the flesh-eating aswang, but imagine facing an entire world filled with creatures hungry for human flesh. In the second installment of the post-apocalyptic Apocalypse Z saga, the infected are the ultimate nightmare, turning ordinary people into relentless threats. Set in the Canary Islands, Europe’s last refuge following the outbreak of the TSJ virus, the story follows a special mission to the Spanish mainland in search of vital supplies. But when Roberto (Carlos Alcaide) joins the team with questionable intentions, the group must navigate hordes of infected, divided loyalties and a desperate fight for survival
Apocalypse Z: New World premieres on Prime Video on October 30.
Carrie
While Filipino horror often draws on spirits, curses and mythical creatures, sometimes the most frightening character is someone who looks just like us. Based on Stephen King’s novel, the new series Carrie follows Carrie White (Summer H. Howell), a high school student dealing with her father’s sudden death, relentless bullying and the cruelty of social media. But when a bullying scandal spreads online, Carrie discovers powerful telekinetic abilities that become increasingly difficult to control. What begins as a familiar story of teenage cruelty soon transforms into a supernatural nightmare, where the person everyone underestimated may become the one they fear most.
KMJS’ Gabi ng Lagim The Movie
Few things frighten Filipinos quite like the supernatural creatures and ghost stories passed down through generations. Bringing some of these fears to life, KMJS’ Gabi ng Lagim The Movie, based on the annual Gabi ng Lagim Halloween special of Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, features three chilling stories inspired by real events. Pocong follows a cadet seafarer haunted by a mysterious presence aboard his ship; Berbalang explores rumors of a flesh-eating creature surrounding a missing body; and Sanib tells the terrifying story of a young girl possessed by an evil spirit. From restless spirits to creatures that prey on the living, the anthology brings familiar supernatural fears to the screen.
Nokturno
In Filipino folklore, a mysterious knock at the door can sometimes be more than an unexpected visitor. In Nokturno, the dreaded Kumakatok, a supernatural entity believed to signal impending death, takes center stage. After her sister’s mysterious death, overseas worker Jamie (Nadine Lustre) returns to her home province, only to discover that her family is under a deadly curse. As she uncovers the dark secrets of her family’s past, Jamie must confront the sinister force threatening to claim her remaining loved ones.
In My Mother’s Skin
Not every supernatural being comes with fangs, claws or a frightening appearance. Sometimes, the most terrifying creatures are those that seem harmless at first. Set in the Philippines during World War II, In My Mother’s Skin follows a young girl who turns to a mysterious fairy in a desperate attempt to save her critically ill mother. But unlike the benevolent magical beings of childhood stories, this fairy hides a sinister nature, transforming what seems like an answered prayer into a horrifying nightmare.
P77
Every Filipino has probably heard a ghost story about a haunted building, an eerie hallway or a place best avoided after dark. In P77, these familiar urban legends take a terrifying turn when Luna (Barbie Forteza) accepts a housesitting job in a high-rise building while caring for her sick younger brother, Jonas (Euwenn Mikaell). What begins as an ordinary job quickly becomes a nightmare as strange occurrences reveal the building’s dark supernatural secrets, putting both siblings in danger.
Deleter
Who says ghosts and sinister forces only haunt old houses and abandoned buildings? In Deleter, horror finds its way into the digital world. Lyra (Nadine Lustre), an online content moderator tasked with reviewing and removing disturbing material, begins experiencing terrifying encounters after deleting a graphic video made by a colleague who later dies. As unsettling events escalate, Lyra finds herself caught between psychological torment and the possibility that something supernatural is haunting her, proving that some horrors cannot simply be deleted.
Discover these frightening figures and more with a wide selection of films and TV shows on Prime Video, available to stream on compatible devices at home or on the go.
