@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
In the cold west, Motel Acacia is tasked with exterminating immigrants by the government through a BED, haunted with the spirit of a Filipino tree demon, that eats men and impregnates women. A young Filipino man, JC, is groomed by his tyrannical caucasian Father to take over the business.
Quick Stats
4.3
TMDB Rating
9
Votes
1h 27m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorBradley Liew
WriterBianca Balbuena
ComposerChris Letcher
EditorBenjamin Gonzales Tolentino
Production DesignBenjamin Padero
Produced by
Black SheepMandarinVisionNukleus film SlovenijaStudio VircPŌTOCOLANIMA
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
JC Santos
JC
Jan Bijvoet
Father
Nicholas Saputra
Don
Agot Isidro
Angeli
Vithaya Pansringarm
Sami
Bront Palarae
Bront
Talia Zucker
Cathy
W
Will Jaymes
James
Perry Dizon
Dee Hernandez
Brian Sy
Foreman
Angel Aquino
