Shake, Rattle & Roll (film series)

This article is about the Filipino film series. For other uses of this title, see Shake, Rattle and Roll (disambiguation).

Shake, Rattle & Roll
Directed by	Various
Written by	Various
Produced by	Athena Productions (1984) Regal Entertainment (1990–2023)
Starring	Various
Production companies	Regal Entertainment Regal Multimedia Inc. (main) Reality Entertainment Ignite Media (2005) Athena Productions (1984)
Distributed by	Athena Productions Good Harvest Unlimited MAQ Productions Regal Entertainment
Release date	1984–2023
Running time	Total (16 films): 1,873 minutes
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

Shake, Rattle & Roll (SRR) is a Filipino horror anthology film series produced by Regal Entertainment, and formerly Athena Productions. Started in 1984, it was the longest-running film series in the Philippines. The series consists of 16 films, each containing three horror segments that involve Philippine mythological creatures and other monsters. All films of the series were official entries for the Metro Manila Film Festival, with the exception of the sixth and sixteenth installments, which premiered in January 1997 and November 2023 respectively.[1] The title is based on the song of the same name.

The first installment was released under the defunct Athena Productions, while all the succeeding installments are produced by Regal Entertainment.

As of 2025^[update], there are sixteen installments of the film series, with the latest installment, Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme,[2] released on November 29, 2023. It is directed by Richard V. Somes, Jerrold Tarog, and Joey de Guzman, and stars Iza Calzado, Jane Oineza, and Jane de Leon.[3][4]

Films

No.	Year	Episodes
I	1984	Baso (lit. 'Glass')	Pridyider (lit. 'Fridge')	Manananggal
		Director: Emmanuel H. Borlaza	Director: Ishmael Bernal	Director: Peque Gallaga
		Writer: Jose N. Carreon	Writer: Amado Lacuesta Jr.	Writer: Uro dela Cruz
		Cast: Joel Torre, Rey "PJ" Abellana, Arlene Muhlach, Rosemarie Gil, Tony Carreon	Cast: Janice de Belen, Charito Solis, William Martinez, Lito Gruet, Emily Loren, Mon Alvir	Cast: Herbert Bautista, Irma Alegre, Mary Walter, Peewee Quijano, Pen Medina
II	1990	Multo (lit. 'Ghost')	Kulam (lit. 'Hex')	Aswang
		Directors: Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes
		Writers: Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes, Don Escudero
		Cast: Janice de Belen, Eric Quizon, Eddie Gutierrez, Isabel Granada, Caridad Sanchez	Cast: Joey Marquez, Daisy Romualdez, Carmina Villarroel, Sylvia Sanchez, Lotlot de Leon	Cast: Manilyn Reynes, Ana Roces, Aljon Jimenez, Anjo Yllana, Richard Gomez, Vangie Labalan, Rez Cortez
III	1991	Yaya (lit. 'Nanny')	Ate (lit. 'Sister')	Nanay (lit. 'Mother')
		Directors: Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes
		Writers: Jerry Lopez-Sineneng, Lore Reyes, Peque Gallaga		Writers: Dwight Gaston, Peque Gallaga
		Cast: Kris Aquino, Lilia Cuntapay, Ogie Alcasid, Mae-Ann Adonis, Rosemarie Gil	Cast: Janice de Belen, Gina Alajar, Subas Herrero, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Cris da Luz, Pen Medina, Inday Badiday, Joel Torre, Lucy Quinto, Christopher Balase	Cast: Manilyn Reynes, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Joey Marquez, Ricardo Cepeda, Vangie Labalan, Candy Pangilinan, Jinky Laurel, Agnes Ventura, Roxanne Silverio, Giselle Sanchez, Richard Arellano, Rick Halal, Marlene Aguilar
IV	1992	Ang Guro (lit. 'The Teacher')	Ang Kapitbahay (lit. 'The Neighbor')	Ang Madre (lit. 'The Nun')
		Directors: Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes
		Writer: Lore Reyes	Writer: Peque Gallaga
		Cast: Manilyn Reynes, Edu Manzano, Sunshine Cruz, Aljon Jimenez, Nida Blanca	Cast: Aiza Seguerra, Janice de Belen, Al Tantay, Rene Hinojales, Lady Lee	Cast: Gina Alajar, Aiko Melendez, Miguel Rodriguez, Ai-Ai delas Alas, IC Mendoza, Bella Flores, Lilia Cuntapay
V	1994	Maligno	Anino (lit. 'Shadow')	Impakto
		Director: Don Escudero	Director: Jose Javier Reyes	Director: Manny Castañeda
		Cast: Ruffa Gutierrez, Monsour del Rosario, Bong Regala, Angel Confiado, Rustica Carpio, Aida Carmona	Cast: Sheryl Cruz, Jacklyn Jose, Dingdong Dantes, Ogie Diaz, Patrick Riego De Dios, Ana Abad Santos, Eva Darren, Len Ag-Santos, George Lim, Cherry Cornell, Oscar Moran	Cast: Manilyn Reynes, Tom Taus, Chuck Perez, Don Pepot, Michelle Ortega, Archie Adamos, Nonong de Andres, Lilia Cuntapay, Romy Romulo
VI	1997	Ang Telebisyon (lit. 'The Television')	Ang Tulay (lit. 'The Bridge')	Ang Buwan (lit. 'The Moon')
		Director: Maurice Carvajal	Director: Frank G. Rivera	Director: Anton Juan
		Writer: Tony Perez
		Cast: Camille Prats, Joanne Quintas, Kiko Villanueva, Dan Pacia, John Apacible	Cast: Aiza Seguerra, Ara Mina, Matet de Leon, Tom Taus	Cast: Tonton Gutierrez, Georgia Ortega, Roy Alvarez, Raymond Keannu, John Apacible, Mon Confiado
VII (2k5)	2005	Poso (lit. 'Waterpump')	Aquarium	Lihim ng San Joaquin (lit. 'Secret of San Joaquin')
		Director: Uro dela Cruz	Director: Rico Maria Ilarde	Director: Richard V. Somes
		Writer: Dondon Monteverde	Writer: Aloy Adlawan	Writer: Joven Tan
		Cast: Ai-Ai delas Alas, Gloria Romero, Rainier Castillo, Yasmien Kurdi, Biboy Ramirez, Jenine Desiderio, Marco Alcaraz	Cast: Ara Mina, Ogie Alcasid, Paul Salas, Wilma Doesnt, Reggie Curley	Cast: Mark Anthony Fernandez, Tanya Garcia, Elizabeth Oropesa, Ronnie Lazaro, Nonie Buencamino
VIII	2006	13th Floor	Yaya (lit. 'Nanny')	LRT
		Director: Rahyan Q. Carlos	Director: Topel Lee	Director: Mike Tuviera
		Writer: Fairlane Raymundo	Writer: Iris Saldavia-Aniban, Ben Cho, Edzon Mario Rapisora	Writer: Enzo Valdes
		Cast: Bearwin Meily, Janus del Prado, Keanna Reeves, Roxanne Guinoo, Joseph Bitangcol, Krystal Reyes, Isay Alvarez, Aaron Junatas, Robert Seña	Cast: Nash Aguas, Sheryl Cruz, Iza Calzado, Debraliz Valasote, TJ Trinidad, Nene Tamayo, Boom Antonio	Cast: Manilyn Reynes, Keempee de Leon, Quintin Alianza, Eugene Domingo, Cass Ponti, Empress Schuck, Ehra Madrigal, Mhyco Aquino, Charles Christianson, Sergio Garcia, Dino Imperial, IC Mendoza, Miko Palanca
IX	2007	Christmas Tree	Bangungot (lit. 'Nightmare')	Engkanto (lit. 'Fairy')
		Director: Paul Y. Daza	Director: Mike Tuviera	Director: Topel Lee
		Writer: Fairlane Raymundo, Enzo Valdez	Writer: Venjie Pellena	Writer: Andrew Paredes
		Cast: Nash Aguas, John Prats, Lovi Poe, Tonton Gutierrez, Gina Alajar, Boots Anson-Roa, Sophia Baars, John Lapus	Cast: Dennis Trillo, Pauleen Luna, Roxanne Guinoo, Jaymee Joaquin, Jason Gainza, Andrea Torres, Eugene Domingo	Cast: Katrina Halili, Matt Evans, Martin Escudero, Melissa Ricks, Felix Roco, Jewel Mische, Sam Concepcion, Nanding Josef, Jojo Alejar, Carmi Sanchez, Hector Macaso
X	2008	Emergency	Class Picture	Nieves the Engkanto Slayer
		Director: Mike Tuviera	Director: Topel Lee	Director: Mike Tuviera
		Writer: Ellen Estrada	Writer: Cheryl Ann Narvasa	Writer: Penny Tuviera, Alex Vicencio
		Cast: JC de Vera, Roxanne Guinoo, Mylene Dizon, Wendell Ramos, John Lapus, Janus del Prado, Denise Laurel	Cast: Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Jean Garcia, Erich Gonzales, Charles Christianson, Niña Jose, Eda Nolan, Stef Prescott, Prince Stefan, IC Mendoza, Andrea Torres	Cast: Marian Rivera, Diana Zubiri, Buboy Villar, Jennica Garcia, Martin Escudero, Luis Alandy, Desiree del Valle, Marco Alcaraz, Iwa Moto, Pekto, Malou Crisologo
XI	2009	Diablo (lit. 'Demon')	Ukay-Ukay (lit. 'Thrift Shop')	Lamanglupa (lit. 'Goblin')
		Director: Rico Gutierrez	Director: Don Michael Perez	Director: Jessel Monteverde
		Cast: Maja Salvador, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Gina Alajar, Joem Bascon, Alex Castro, Irma Adlawan	Cast: Ruffa Gutierrez, Zoren Legaspi, Megan Young, John Lapus, Miguel Faustman, Carl Guevarra	Cast: Jennica Garcia, Rayver Cruz, Iya Villania, Martin Escudero, Dominic Roco, Felix Roco, Bangs Garcia, Julia Clarete
XII	2010	Mamanyiika (lit. 'Mama Doll')	Isla (lit. 'Island')	Punerarya (lit. 'Funeral Home')
		Director: Zoren Legaspi	Director: Topel Lee	Director: Jerrold Tarog
		Writer: Aloy Adlawan, Maribel Ilag	Writer: Jules Catanyag	Writer: Rona Lean Sales
		Starring: Shaina Magdayao, Ricky Davao, Elijah Alejo	Starring: Andi Eigenmann	Starring: Carla Abellana, Sid Lucero
XIII	2011	Tamawo	Parola (lit. 'Lighthouse')	Rain Rain Go Away
		Director: Richard V. Somes	Director: Jerrold Tarog	Director: Chris Martinez
		Starring: Zanjoe Marudo, Maricar Reyes, Bugoy Cariño	Starring: Kathryn Bernardo, Sam Concepcion, Louise delos Reyes	Starring: Eugene Domingo, Edgar Allan Guzman, Boots Anson-Roa, Jay Manalo
XIV (The Invasion)	2012	Pamana (lit. 'Inheritance')	Lost Command	Unwanted
		Director: Chito S. Roño
		Starring: Janice de Belen, Herbert Bautista	Starring: Dennis Trillo, Paulo Avelino, Martin Escudero	Starring: Vhong Navarro, Lovi Poe
XV	2014	Ahas (lit. 'Snake')	Ulam (lit. 'Dish')	Flight 666
		Director: Dondon Santos	Director: Jerrold Tarog	Director: Perci Intalan
		Writer: Rody Vera	Writers: Zig Marasigan, Jerrold Tarog	Writers: Evie Macapugay, Renei Dimla, Perci Intalan
		Starring: Erich Gonzales, JC de Vera	Starring: Dennis Trillo, Carla Abellana	Starring: Lovi Poe, Matteo Guidicelli
XVI (Extreme)	2023	Glitch	Mukbang	Rage
		Director: Richard V. Somes	Director: Jerrold Tarog	Director: Joey de Guzman
		Writers: Noreen Capili, Anton Santamaria	Writers: Onay Sales-Camero, Jerrold Tarog	Writer: Trisha Mae Delez
		Starring: Iza Calzado, Miggs Cuaderno, Donna Carriaga, Angel Guardian, Jewel Milag	Starring: Jane Oineza, RK Bagatsing, Paul Salas, AC Bonifacio, Elle Villanueva	Starring: Jane de Leon, Paolo Gumabao, Rob Gomez, Sarah Edwards, Dustin Yu, Bryce Eusebio

Television

Episodes of the Shake, Rattle & Roll films were aired in ABS-CBN, as part of the channel's Sabado Special block every Saturday.[1]

Other media

A full-length remake of the "Pridyider" episode, directed by Rico Maria Ilarde, was released on September 19, 2012.

An unofficial graphic novel adaptation of the second film was published on January 1, 2016. Titled Shake, Rattle & Roll: Kahindik-hindik na Klasikong Katatakutan, it features three stories that were adapted from the film. It was created by authors Adam David, Carljoe Javier, Mervin Malonzo, and Noel Pascual.

Themes

The subjects and themes featured in Shake, Rattle & Roll include Filipino supernatural beings (e.g. aswangs, engkanto, tiyanaks, etc.), superstitions, urban legends, cults and demonic possessions. Almost all of the films are set during the Christmas season. While the series typically premieres during that time, only the "Christmas Tree" episode in Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 contains Christmas-related content.[1]

References

1. Cruz, Edgar (November 20, 2017). "Dreaming of a gothic Christmas". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
2. Regal Entertainment Inc. (June 26, 2023). An XTREME comeback is about to happen, SHAKE RATTLE & ROLL xXxTREME!. Facebook. Meta Platforms, Inc. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
3. PEP Troika (June 22, 2023). "Direk Jose Javier Reyes, creative consultant ng Regal pero nagdidirek din sa Vivamax" [Director Jose Javier Reyes a creative consultant of Regal but also directs at Vivamax]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved August 10, 2023. May aspiring entry ba ang Regal sa Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2023? Bulalas ng 68-anyos na si Direk Joey, 'Shake, Rattle & Roll 237! Shake, Rattle & Roll EXTREME! Kung mapili! Kung mapili siya…'
4. scoopfreshnewsPH (June 17, 2023). "Si Jane de Leon ang magiging banner story..." (in Filipino). Retrieved June 21, 2023 – via Facebook.