Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil Origins


Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil Origins is a 2025 Filipino horror anthology film produced by Regal Entertainment, and the seventeenth installment of the Shake, Rattle & Roll film series. The film was directed by Shugo Praico, Joey de Guzman, and Ian Loreños. The plot revolves on different time periods in each segment; past, present, and future. The film is an official entry to the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival, after the previous installment was not included in the 2023 edition.

Premise

In 1775 during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, nuns attempt to survive the night after an unknown evil is released in their cloister. Meanwhile in 2025, a group of friends attend a Halloween masquerade ball which is attacked by a serial killer. In 2050, a post-apocalyptic Philippines is ruled by the aswang.

Cast

"1775"

  • Carla Abellana as Madre Clara, a nun who can see prophetic visions
  • Loisa Andalio as Hermana Flor, the youngest daughter of an abusive Spanish official and a Mexican noblewoman.
  • Janice de Belen as Madre Juana, a strict woman who serves as Mother superior of the cloister
  • Ysabel Ortega as Hermana Rita, a young nun who lost her father at an early age and was raised by her religious mother
  • Ashley Ortega as Hermana Salve, a guarded young woman who entered the cloister while being a product of an illicit relationship.
  • Elijah Alejo as Hermana Ana, the neglected daughter of a rich Spanish landowner who joins the convent
  • Arlene Muhlach as Madre Josefa, as the convent's prioress
  • Ara Mina as Madre Piedad, a procurator of the cloister
  • Monina Lawrence as Madre Rosa
  • Ara Davao as Angel / Demon
  • Jerome Philip Canseco as Malum

"2025"

"2050"

Production

The "2050" segment of Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil Origins marked Richard Gutierrez's return to Regal Films, having done films for the production outfit in his early career. This is also the first time for him to be paired with Ivana Alawi. Ryan Bang was also supposed to be part of the cast but due to scheduling conflicts, Bang was replaced by Lozano. Regal Films released a statement on October 2025, that the production for Evil Origins proceeded "smoothly and wrapped on schedule" in response to rumors that Alawi caused delays in production. The production studio called the allegation "entirely untrue".

Release

The film was released on December 25, 2025, as part of the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Reception

Box office

Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil Origins reportedly grossed on its opening day at the Philippine box office.