The film features a notable ensemble of popular local actors: Character Dynamics Cara Gonzales The relentless, stressed police inspector leading the hunt. Father Ricardo / Jude Josef Elizalde The charming priest with a split persona and a dark past. Jade Ava Mendez A local resident entangled in the town's web of secrets. Jasmine Robb Guinto One of the women vulnerable to the killer's "cleansing". Kriselda Quinn Carrillo Supporting character adding to the town's local tension. Director: GB Sampedro Writers: Marvic Kevin Reyes and GB Sampedro Run Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Language: Tagalog / Filipino
The central, manipulative antagonist hiding behind a collar. Inspector Gabriela The fierce but compromised police officer leading the hunt. Ava Mendez A pivotal small-town figure entangled in the town's web. Robb Guinto Adds layers of vulnerability to the local victims' pool. Kier Legaspi A veteran presence anchoring the local community dynamics. 🔑 Key Themes: Faith, Manipulation, and Justice purificacion 2022 movie new
Currently streaming on iWantTFC and select international indie platforms (check local listings for festivals). The film features a notable ensemble of popular
, the 2022 Vivamax original film directed by GB Sampedro , is an intense, R-18 rated psychological thriller that subverts traditional tropes of faith, small-town secrets, and obsessive pursuit . Released on August 5, 2022 , the film explores a series of horrifying crimes hidden under the mask of religious devotion. Featuring high-stakes tension and a stellar cast of modern Filipino cinema icons, Purificacion stands as a benchmark for contemporary adult thrillers in the regional streaming landscape. 🎬 Plot Overview: Sin Under The Cassock Jasmine Robb Guinto One of the women vulnerable
| Film | Subgenre | Similarity | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Purificacion (PH) | Folk / Eco-horror | Slow-burn, religious guilt | | The Medium (TH) | Possession | Mockumentary style | | Men (UK) | Folk horror | Nature turned hostile | | Deleter (PH) | Cyber-horror | Modern setting, faster pace |
The plot revolves around the dark dealings of Purificación's father and the lengths to which people will go for wealth and power.