A Voyage into Terror: The Pocong Awaits in #KMJSGabiNgLagimTheMovie

The first of the three stories feature in the first ever KMJS Gabi ng Lagim The Movie is Pocong. 

The Pocong: When the Sea Meets the Supernatural

Based on the infamous ghost of Indonesian folklore, the Pocong is believed to be the restless soul of a deceased person trapped in its own burial shroud. Wrapped in white cloth with its hands, feet, and head tightly bound, the pocong is said to appear in an eerie, earthbound form—its movements limited to unsettling hops or silent floating, forever caught between life and death.

In the haunting “Pocong” episode of KMJS Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie, audiences are drawn into the chilling story of Mark, played by Miguel Tanfelix. A young seaman striving to fulfill his dream for his grandmother, but Mark’s dream voyage turns into a nightmare. As the ship sails into dark and uncharted waters, whispers of a Pocong sighting spread fear among the crew. Seafarers believe that a glimpse of the Pocong aboard their vessel foretells tragedy. With terror mounting and fate hanging in the balance, the question remains: Will the crew escape the haunting, or will the sea claim their souls?

Joining Miguel Tanfelix in this spine-chilling segment are Jon Lucas, Kristofer Martin, Elijah Alejo, Phi Palmos, Art Acuña, Karl Medina, Arra San Agustin, and Ms. Eva Darren. The episode is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Yam Laranas, renowned for his masterful work in films like Sigaw and The Road.

This tale is inspired by a true story submitted by Mark Bryan Peñaroso of Iloilo City. A former seaman, Mark’s terrifying experience unfolded during his first voyage at sea. Now retired from sailing, he works as a maritime instructor—passing on not just his expertise, but also the chilling memory of what he once encountered in the silent, open waters.

Catch KMJS Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie in cinemas nationwide starting November 26! Prepare for a new kind of horror that will leave you breathless long after the screen fades to black.

13 Years of Terror: KMJS Gabi ng Lagim The Movie Premieres in Cinemas November 26

“Gabi ng Lagim” first aired on October of 2013. What began as a single spooky-themed episode has since evolved into a highly anticipated Halloween tradition. Showned every last Sunday of October, Filipino households eagerly tune in to KMJS to hear bone-chilling stories and supernatural encounters shared by people from all walks of life. 

Through the years, “Gabi ng Lagim” has grown into more than just a TV special—it has evolved into an essential part of Filipino Halloween traditions. Families gather around their screens every October to experience a night filled with horror, mystery, and folklore, bonding over true-to-life tales that haunt the imagination long after the credits roll.

This 2025, for its 13th installment, Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho is set to take the terror to a whole new level. For the first time ever, “KMJS Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie” is hitting the big screen, featuring a gripping trilogy of real-life horror stories brought to life in chilling cinematic detail. From urban legends to firsthand supernatural encounters, this special film event promises to deliver a haunting experience that breaks out of the TV screen—and into the theaters.

KMJS Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie” boasts a stellar cast led by some of today’s most promising and versatile stars led by Jillian Ward, Miguel Tanfelix, Elijah Canlas, and Sanya Lopez. The trilogy’s segments are helmed by directors King Marc Baco, Yam Laranas, and Dodo Dayao, and of course adding to the film’s prestige is the special participation of Ms. Jessica Soho herself—the iconic host of Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho—who has been the face and voice of “Gabi ng Lagim” since its inception.

A joint production of GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs, the film is set to premiere in cinemas nationwide on November 26! Mark your calendars and get ready to face the unknown.