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LUTAO (2026)

LUTAO (2026)

Horror

Not every corpse is meant to rest.

Release Date: 2026, November 1
Directors: Michael Compoc
Countries: Philippines
Production: INATO Pictures
Cast: RENNIELLE GOLOSINO, MUZDALIFAH ALAUYA, LEARINE GEANE YDULZURA, MERSHAAN MONA, EDRIE JOHN ARAGONES, MACKMOD ALAUYA, HARSEY ANTOCAN, MOCTHAR ALAUYA, RODEL MONA, MUZZA ALAUYA, JOANNE FAYE BROBO, SAMANTHA ALYSSA PASCUAL

Overview:

LUTAO is an independent Filipino folk horror short film by INATO Pictures, written and directed by Michael Enolpe Compoc from a story concept with Harsey Panisa Antocan. Set in a remote Mindanao Muslim village, the 20-minute film blends the regional folklore of the Lutao with the Southeast Asian Pocong legend, a shroud-wrapped corpse returning from the grave. ​Rather than a simple retelling, LUTAO crafts an original apocalyptic survival thriller. The horror begins when a fisherman unearths a hidden forest grave, unleashing an unexplainable outbreak upon the quiet community. As chaos spreads, one family fights to survive while confronting fear, faith, buried secrets, and grief. ​Told through authentic Bisaya and Tausug storytelling, LUTAO explores themes of accountability and compassion. Created entirely without a production budget or sponsors, this passion project celebrates Mindanaoan cultural identity while offering a bold, fresh vision for local and international audiences.

Keywords:

pocong shroud ghost