Xyriel, Karina, Kaori, and Elyson Haunt Viewers in iWant’s Limited Horror Original ‘True Manila Encounters’

Xyriel Manabat, Karina Bautista, Kaori Oinuma, and Elyson de Dios will shed a haunting light on Manila’s true-to-life frightening encounters in iWant’s newest limited anthology “True Manila Encounters,” premiering October 29 (Thursday) exclusively on the streaming platform.

From the award-winning production company CreaZion Studios, the newest horror offering from iWant dramatizes chilling real-life encounters with the supernatural, with its stories carefully selected from multiple submissions gathered across Metro Manila.The horror series kicks off with the “Undressed” episode, starring Xyriel and Karina as they face a vengeful spirit bound to a piece of thrifted clothing. The story follows Pearl (Karina), a woman who suppresses her third eye to hide from the paranormal. However, she is forced to confront her deepest fears when her coworker, Mei-Mei (Xyriel), buys an innocent-looking ukay-ukay dress, unaware of its gruesome past and the restless entity waiting to unleash terror on anyone who touches it.

The “Undressed” episode will be helmed by Rae Red, the filmmaker behind critically acclaimed films, including “Birdshot,” “Si Chedeng at Si Apple,” and “Eerie.”Meanwhile, Kaori and Elyson top-bill the succeeding episode, “Occupant,” a true-to-life story about a strained long-distance relationship that takes a sinister turn. The hauntings begin during video calls between Ana (Kaori) and her workaholic boyfriend, Jam (Elyson). As a disturbing entity relentlessly torments Ana, pushing her to the brink of losing her grip on reality, Jam must race against time to save both her sanity and their relationship.

The Kaori-Elyson starrer will be directed by Dodo Dayao, who received local and international acclaim for his works in “Uninvited,” “Midnight in a Perfect World,” and “Violator.”

Experience the haunting real-life accounts in “True Manila Encounters,” premiering October 29 with its “Undressed” pilot, and November 5 (Thursday) with the “Occupant” episode, both streaming exclusively on iWant.

Catch its episodes via iWant’s subscription plans starting at P35 per month in the Philippines, USD 12.99 per month in the United States, and USD 4.99 per month in the rest of the world.

Enjoy all the feels you want, only on iWant, the largest library of Filipino feels. Download the app via Google Play or the Apple App Store.