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The barangay captain everyone fears—and for very good, very bloody reasons.
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Teniente Gimo (2016)

provincial nightmare fuelpolitical horrorfolk terror

Overview

ActionHorror

An urban legend in Western Visayas about a captain with a hair-raising secret.

Flag of PHPHTagalog
Content warning
philippines

Standout Aspects

Acting

John Regala's final menacing performance before his passing.

Production

Visayan folklore brought to scrappy, authentic low-budget life.

Best for:Solo: Late night with lights off, questioning your local officials.·Friends: Filipino horror night—debate which barangay captain is sus.
Heads up:Gore: Cannibalism content from the urban legend, shown explicitly.·Violence: Political violence with machetes and village mob mentality.
R

Director

Roland M. Sanchez

ReleasedJun 1, 2016
Runtime1h 43m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelmedium
Viva Films
RMS Productions

Top Cast

John Regala

John Regala

Teniente Gimo

Julio Díaz

Julio Díaz

Mon Confiado

Mon Confiado

Suzette Ranillo

Suzette Ranillo

Ces Aldaba

Ces Aldaba

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Based on the infamous 1950s Iloilo urban legend; the real 'Teniente Gimo' story has mutated across Visayan oral tradition for decades.

Trivia

Director Roland Sanchez shot this in actual Guimaras locations where the legend originated—locals reportedly refused to participate in night shoots.

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