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Aswang (other)
Aswang is a mythical shapeshifting monster in Philippine folklore. Aswang may also refer to: * ''Aswang'' (1992 film); see List of Philippine films of the 1990s * ''Aswang'' (1994 film), a horror film based on the mythical creature * ''Aswang'' (2011 film), another film based on the mythical creature See also * Aswan (other) * Asura (other) The Asuras are a race of power-seeking deities in Hinduism. Asura may also refer to: * Asura (Buddhism), the lowest ranks of the deities of the Kāmadhātu * ''Asura'' (moth), a genus of moths in the family Erebidae * Asura (''Samurai Showdown'' ..., etymon of aswang * Suangi, in Papuan folklore {{Disambiguation ...
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Aswang
Aswang is an umbrella term for various shape-shifting evil creatures in Filipino folklore, such as vampires, ghouls, witches, viscera suckers, and werebeasts (usually dogs, cats, pigs). The aswang is the subject of a wide variety of myths, stories, arts, and films, as it is well known throughout the Philippines. Spanish colonists noted that the aswang was the most feared among the mythical creatures of the Philippines, even in the 16th century. Although with no specific motive other than harming others, their behavior can be interpreted as an inversion of the traditional Filipino's values. The aswang is especially popular in southern parts of Luzon, and some parts of Mindanao and Visayas, especially the Visayan province of Capiz. Historical Accounts "The sixth was called ''silagan'', whose office it was, if they saw anyone clothed in white, to tear out his liver and eat it, thus causing his death. This, like the preceding, was in the island of Catanduanes. Let no one, m ...
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Aswang (1992 Film)
Aswang is an umbrella term for various shape-shifting evil creatures in Filipino folklore, such as vampires, ghouls, witches, viscera suckers, and transforming human-beast hybrids (usually dogs, cats, pigs). The aswang is the subject of a wide variety of myths, stories, arts, and films, as it is well known throughout the Philippines. Spanish colonists noted that the aswang was the most feared among the mythical creatures of the Philippines, even in the 16th century. Although with no specific motive other than harming others, their behavior can be interpreted as an inversion of the traditional Filipino's values. The aswang is especially popular in southern parts of Luzon, and some parts of Mindanao and Visayas, especially the Visayan province of Capiz. Historical accounts "The sixth was called ''silagan'', whose office it was, if they saw anyone clothed in white, to tear out his liver and eat it, thus causing his death. This, like the preceding, was in the island of Cat ...
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List Of Philippine Films Of The 1990s
A list is a set of discrete items of information collected and set forth in some format for utility, entertainment, or other purposes. A list may be memorialized in any number of ways, including existing only in the mind of the list-maker, but lists are frequently written down on paper, or maintained electronically. Lists are "most frequently a tool", and "one does not ''read'' but only ''uses'' a list: one looks up the relevant information in it, but usually does not need to deal with it as a whole". Lucie Doležalová,The Potential and Limitations of Studying Lists, in Lucie Doležalová, ed., ''The Charm of a List: From the Sumerians to Computerised Data Processing'' (2009). Purpose It has been observed that, with a few exceptions, "the scholarship on lists remains fragmented". David Wallechinsky, a co-author of ''The Book of Lists'', described the attraction of lists as being "because we live in an era of overstimulation, especially in terms of information, and lists help u ...
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Aswang (1994 Film)
''Aswang'', also called ''The Unearthing'', is a 1994 American horror film directed and written by Wrye Martin and Barry Poltermann. It is based on the mythical creature that feeds on the unborn in Philippine folklore, with the screenplay written following a story telling session by Frank L. Anderson, who was a friend of the filmmakers. The movie was written by amateur directors Wyre Martin and Barry Poltermann and shot with a low budget, while actors were paid just $50 a day with the expectation they would receive a cut of any future profit. Many of the actors were cast from Milwaukee theater group ''Theater X'', most of whom had never acted in a film before. To achieve some of its effects, the film utilized reverse motion as well as hiring an effects technician and a mechanical tongue, despite the limited budget. Some people had mixed opinions on the film, with some believing it was too slow to start while others felt the opposite, that it started well but were disappointed ...
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Aswang (2011 Film)
''Aswang'' is a 2011 Filipino action horror thriller film based on the Filipino mythical creature that is a shapeshifting monster usually possessing a combination of the traits of either a vampire, a ghoul, a witch, or different species. The film is directed and co-written by Jerrold Tarog. It stars Lovi Poe, Paulo Avelino, Albie Casiño, Jillian Ward, Marc Abaya and Niña Jose. The film is a remake of Peque Gallaga's 1992 film of the same name. The film features a type of aswang called "Abwak". It can transform from human to a raven-like creature that could fly and move underground as it stalks its victim. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, praising its cinematography and narrative, particularly Lovi Poe's performance. Plot Gabriel and Ahnia are on the run from a trio of hitmen who killed their family. The kids attempt to go to their relatives' place to seek help but get lost along the way. They arrive at the wrong town, one that is being constantly a ...
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Aswan (other)
Aswan is a city in the south of Egypt. Aswan may also refer to: * Aswan (horse) * Aswan (international airport) * Aswan Harmud * Aswan SC See also * * Aswang (other) Aswang is a mythical shapeshifting monster in Philippine folklore. Aswang may also refer to: * ''Aswang'' (1992 film); see List of Philippine films of the 1990s * ''Aswang'' (1994 film), a horror film based on the mythical creature * ''Aswan ...
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Asura (other)
The Asuras are a race of power-seeking deities in Hinduism. Asura may also refer to: * Asura (Buddhism), the lowest ranks of the deities of the Kāmadhātu * ''Asura'' (moth), a genus of moths in the family Erebidae * Asura (''Samurai Showdown''), a character in ''Samurai Showdown'' * Asura (''Soul Eater''), a character in the ''Soul Eater'' manga and anime series * ''Asura'' (video game), a Thai MMORPG * ''Asura'' (2001 film), an Indian film * ''Asura'' (2012 film), a Japanese film * ''Asura'' (2015 film), a Telugu film * ''Asura'' (2018 film), a Chinese film * '' Asura: The City of Madness'', a South Korean film * Asura, a subclass in the MMORPG ''Dungeon Fighter Online'' * Asura, a spaceship used by the Time-Space Administration Bureau (TSAB) in '' Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha'' * Asura, a summonable spirit in the ''Final Fantasy'' series * Asura, a humanoid race introduced in the MMORPG add-on '' Guild Wars: Eye of the North'' * Asuras, a predominantly chaotic good race o ...
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