Huwag Kang Titingin
| Huwag Kang Titingin | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Frasco Mortiz |
| Screenplay by | Ays De Guzman |
| Starring | |
Production companies | GMA Pictures Mentorque Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Tagalog |
Huwag Kang Titingin (transl. Don't Look) is an upcoming Philippine horror film. It is directed by Frasco Mortiz and written by Ays De Guzman. The film is a co-production between GMA Pictures and Mentorque Productions. The cast is led by Sofia Pablo and Allen Ansay. The film is scheduled to be released in cinemas in the summer of 2026.
Premise
The story focuses on a narrative designed for Gen Z audiences.[1] It combines themes of viral internet challenges with Philippine folklore.[2] The plot involves a curse that inverts everything, and the characters must struggle to survive.[3]
Cast
- Sofia Pablo[3]
- Allen Ansay[3]
- Marco Masa[1]
- Michael Sager[2]
- Sean Lucas[4]
- Kira Balinger[1]
- Josh Ford[5]
- Anthony Constantino[2]
- Charlie Fleming[1]
- Shuvee Etrata[4]
- Sherilyn Reyes[1]
Production
Development
The film marks the first collaboration between GMA Pictures and Mentorque Productions.[6] The partnership was officially signed on August 28, 2025, at the GMA Network Center.[5] The contract signing was attended by GMA executives Annette Gozon-Valdes and Nessa Valdellon, and Mentorque President John Bryan Diamante.[2] During the event, the producers discussed combining the resources of a broadcast network with the style of an independent production company.[4] The producers aimed to cast actors who had a strong presence on social media.[1]
Filming
The director, Frasco Mortiz, stated that the film was inspired by Final Destination Bloodlines.[6] Filming was scheduled to begin in September 2025. The production planned to shoot the entire movie in Batangas.[7]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Tomada, Nathalie (August 31, 2025). "GMA-Mentorque's debut collab puts Gen Z spin on horror". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ a b c d Requintina, Robert (August 30, 2025). "GMA Pictures and Mentorque Productions join forces for horror movie Huwag Kang Titingin'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ a b c Bonoan, Reggee (August 28, 2025). "GMA Pictures, Mentorque nag-collab para sa horror film na 'Huwag Kang Titingin'" [GMA Pictures, Mentorque collab for horror film 'Huwag Kang Titingin']. Bandera (in Tagalog). Inquirer.net. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ a b Kang, Kristine (August 28, 2025). "GMA Pictures signs with Mentorque Inc. for upcoming movie 'Huwag Kang Titingin'". GMA Network. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ a b Evangelista, Jessica Ann (August 28, 2025). "GMA Pictures, Mentorque ink first collaboration with horror film 'Huwag Kang Titingin'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ Bonoan, Reggee (August 30, 2025). "Mentorque, GMA Pictures nais isali ang collab na 'Huwag Kang Titingin' sa MMFF?" [Mentorque, GMA Pictures want to enter collab 'Huwag Kang Titingin' to MMFF?]. Bandera (in Tagalog). Inquirer.net. Retrieved February 14, 2026.