The Berbalang are fearsome creatures from the southernmost part of the Philippines, said to dwell in the remote islands of Tawi-Tawi. According to local lore, these beings feed not only on the living but also on the dead. Stories of the Berbalang trace back to the late 19th century, passed down through generations of islanders who claim to have seen or heard them in the night.
Described as flying, human-like creatures with cat-like eyes, bat-like wings, and long, razor-sharp nails, the Berbalang are believed to exhume corpses from their graves to feast on their flesh. Their presence is often heralded by eerie sounds in the wind—an omen that the Berbalang are near, hungry, and watching.
The second chapter, “Berbalang,” follows the story of Delilah and Kain, portrayed by Sanya Lopez and Elijah Canlas. The couple lives a quiet, peaceful life in a remote town, far from prying eyes and the chaos of the world. But beneath the peace they are keeping lies a dark secret: Kain is the last of the Berbalang, a creature feared in the southern islands for feeding on both the living and the dead.
Their peaceful lives began to unravel when a string of mysterious deaths and missing corpses grip the town. Panic spreads as whispers of a bloodthirsty monster resurface, and suspicion turns toward anyone who seems different. As Delilah struggles to protect the man she loves, Kain must confront the truth about who—or what—he really is.
But the deeper they search for answers, the more chilling the question becomes: Is there another of Kain’s kind out there, or is the real monster human after all?
Starring alongside Sanya Lopez and Elijah Canlas are Rocco Nacino, Nicco Manalo, Charles Salazar, Mikoy Morales, Jojit Lorenzo, and Joel Saracho. The episode is directed by Dodo Dayao.
Catch KMJS Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie in cinemas nationwide starting November 26! Prepare to face the darkness where myth meets reality.
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