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Plot Summary:
A crossover team-up between Captain Barbell and Darna.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 78
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Philippines
Duration:
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Shake Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion (2012)
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Shake, Rattle and Roll 14 : The Invasion is a 2012 science fiction horror film directed by Chito S. Roño. The film stars an ensemble casts including Janice de Belen, Herbert Bautista, Dennis Trillo, Lovi Poe, Paulo Avelino, Martin Escudero and Vhong Navarro. The film was produced by Regal Entertainment, Inc. The film is an official entry in the Metro Manila Film Festival and the film's scheduled release is on December 25, 2012 in Philippine Cinemas nationwide. This fourteenth installment also serves as the Most Independent throughout the entire series for its sole director, Chito S. Roño. This Installment features the comeback of Janice de Belen and Herbert Bautista which both starred in past Shake, Rattle and Roll installments, especially Shake, Rattle and Roll I which included both of them but in different episodes.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 106
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Horror
Country: Philippines
Duration: 122 min
Plot tags: anthology, scary, exciting, tense, bleak, captivating, suspenseful, comic
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Super Inday and the Golden Bibe (1988)
Plot Summary:
a film by Luciano B. Carlos.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 31
Genere: Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Philippines
Duration: 107 min
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Captain Yagit (1989)
Plot Summary:
a film by Angel Labra.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 7
Genere: Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Philippines
Duration:
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Magic of Spell (1988)
Plot Summary:
Peach Boy and his mother live in a village. One day, there is a young man that suddenly comes to the village and asks Peach Boy to be his teacher because. At the same time, the elder of the devil palace wants to set Peach Boy to the deathtrap. They grasp children in order to have better martial arts skills. Peach Boy becomes righteous and indignant, he decides to exorcise the demons, but unexpectedly, his mother is killed by the devil. The battle between Peach Boy and the devil is unavoidable... (taken from the VCD release).
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 92
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Taiwan
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: scenic, slapstick comedy, slapstick, cult film
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Ninja Kids (1986)
Plot Summary:
Lady Lotus, an evil sorceress, attempts to retrieve an ancient katana possessing great power from Naguchi, a martial arts master. Meanwhile, a group of friends are planning a camping trip to follow an all-girl class who are in turn on their own camping trip with their strict teacher. After several mishaps the friends are left stranded in the mountains. While navigating their way back, they stumble across a hidden cavern, where an old ninja master lives. The boys are selected to become ninjas and retrieve the katana that Lady Lotus is searching for.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 221
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Philippines
Duration: 100 min
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Magic Temple (1996)
Plot Summary:
The magical world of "Samadhi" is threatened by the evil forces of Ravenal and Sifu sends out three teenage boys to journey on the Magic Temple. Jubal, Sambag and Omar, each with their own unique power battles the threat to the world of "Samadhi" and along the way faces many extraordinary things. The boys are sure to face a huge battle ahead of them but with the help of magical creatures they met along their journey, evil is eliminated and they learn the true value of camaraderie and believing in them selves to face any problem.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 134
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Philippines
Duration: 106 min
Plot tags: tagalog
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Darna (1991)
Plot Summary:
A girl is granted a magical stone by an angel to become the superheroine Darna to combat evil and would later battle Valentina, her future nemesis.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 61
Genere: Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Horror
Country: Philippines
Duration: 103 min
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Darna: The Return (1994)
Plot Summary:
Valentina, Darna's snake-haired arch enemy, is trying to take over the Phillipines through subliminal messages on religious TV shows. Darna has her own problems, however, as she has lost her magic pearl and with it the ability to transform into her scantily clad super self. Trapped as her alter-ego, the plucky reporter Narda, she must try to regain the pearl and foil Valentina's plans.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 92
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Philippines
Duration: 105 min
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The Blacksmith (1980)
Plot Summary:
Panday is a blacksmith whose real name is Flavio. When a meteor fell from the sky one night, he forged the metal from the meteor into a dagger, the balaraw. When he raises the dagger to the sky, it magically grows into a sword. He uses this magical sword to fight the evil Lizardo and other supernatural beings.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 92
Genere: Action, Fantasy, Horror
Country: Philippines
Duration:
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Super Inday and the Golden Bibe (2010)
Plot Summary:
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe is a remake of the original 1988 movie starring Maricel Soriano & a fantasy-adventure flick official entry to 36th Metro Manila Film Festival–Philippines 2010 of Regal Entertainment co-produced with Regal Multimedia, Inc. on December 25, 2010. This stars Marian Rivera as Super Inday and John Lapus as the Golden Bibe.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 51
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Philippines
Duration: 125 min
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Petrang Kabayo At Ang Pilyang Kuting (1988)
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At the age of 21, Petra will transform into a horse. This is a fulfillment of the curse Silveria, the goddess of horses, put upon Kulas, Petra's father, after she caught him maltreated a horse. And the curse will only be lifted if Petra will do three heroic deeds. - Written by cinesum.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 23
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Philippines
Duration: 114 min
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Jack & Jill (1987)
Plot Summary:
When the old man became ill Jack took over her father's job of chauffeuring for a handsome millionaire whose rather eccentric mother had decided to adopt Jill so she could fulfill her dream of having a daughter. But Jill was really Jack's sister or brother.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 33
Genere: Comedy
Country: Philippines
Duration: 123 min
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Agimat, Anting-anting Ni Lolo (2002)
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Pao is a young schoolboy who inherits an amulet from his grandfather. butt before he can use its power, he must first past three formidable test to prove his strength and determination. After passing the two test , Pao comes face to face with Paolo his grown-up alter-ego and battles him in a difficult duel. Although bruised and weak Pao still manages to pass the last test. With the power of the amulet no on his side Pao must fight the evil creatures led by Queen Manananggal, Evil Queen and Ancient Evil. Together Pao and Paolo must ruin these evil beings' plan of destroying mankind.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 38
Genere: Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: Philippines
Duration: 115 min
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Darna, Kuno...? (1979)
Plot Summary:
A (male) cab driver is transformed into a (female) superhero.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 23
Genere: Action, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Philippines
Duration:
Plot tags: spoof, parody
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Binibining Tsuper-Man (1987)
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Rogelio is a gay jeepney driver who is being bullied by his fellow jeepney drivers because of his sexuality. His father devises ways to make him a straight man. Madame of Planet Appear comes to Rogelio and gives him superpowers to defend the oppressed and to fight Lucerfito of Planet Satan from spreading evil.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 30
Genere: Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Philippines
Duration:
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Rubberman (1996)
Plot Summary:
a film by Edgardo Vinarao.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 16
Genere: Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Philippines
Duration:
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Ang Panday IV (1984)
Plot Summary:
Fernando Poe, Jr. is back for the fourth time as Panday Flavio to combat evil once more.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 16
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Philippines
Duration:
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Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback (2000)
Plot Summary:
A man (Janno Gibbs) meets the leader (Ramon Zamora) of a distant land threatened by imminent destruction.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 51
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Philippines
Duration: 130 min
Plot tags: parody, light, humorous, captivating, entertaining, tagalog, spoof
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G-Men from Hell (2000)
Plot Summary:
Two G-Men, returning from hell, must perform good deeds to save themselves from a doomed fate.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 425
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: independent film, comic
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James Batman (1966)
Plot Summary:
An evil syndicate is set to conquer the world, and the mission is to stop them from fulfilling their viscious plans. The consequences of their failure may mean the destruction of all dissenting countries who stand in their way. All countries must bow to their power before the deadline of five days expires. The solution is sending in their best operatives; James Hika, and the dynamic duo of Batman and Robin. They are first detested with working with each other, but for the safety of the world, they join forces. Through thick and thin, they survive the syndicate's plan to dispose of them. They get closer to stopping the syndicate plan, but there is a traitor in their midst. Will this deter them from achieving their goal?.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 99
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Philippines
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: spoof, parody
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ZsaZsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh (2006)
Plot Summary:
After experiencing heartache, Adrian a.k.a. Ada - a conservative homosexual, leaves the city with his cousin Aruba. Relocating to a quaint province to start a new life and a parlor business, she meets her assistant Didi, her new secret love Dodong and a multitude of wacky characters including Dodong's brother Poldo, the peculiar couple Aling Britney and Mang Justin and her arch-rival when it comes to Dodong's affections Krystal. When a mysterious stone engraved with the words "Zaturnnah" falls from the sky one night, Ada gulps it down and he is magically transformed into Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah, a super heroine with immense strength and extraordinary beauty. In the pursuit of liberty, truth, justice and loads of excellent hair coloring, she fearlessly defends her newfound home from a giant frog, zombies running amok and from the overbearing Amazonistas from Planet X led by man-hater Queen Femina.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 128
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical, Sci-Fi
Country: Philippines
Duration: 114 min
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The Green Hornet (1994)
Plot Summary:
A Chinese reporter (Esther Kwan) attempts to find out the identity of a masked crime-fighter.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 105
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Hong Kong, China
Duration: 88 min
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Lastikman (2003)
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Young Hilario was nearby a rubber tree when it was struck by a meteorite. This incident gave Hilario the powers of elasticity and morphing. To honor his dead parents he vowed to use his powers for good. Hilario grows up and becomes Professor Larry, a teacher in Physics. He transforms into the superhero Lastikman to protect people from injustice and oppression.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 74
Genere: Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Philippines
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: exciting, parody, humorous, captivating, stylized, spoof
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Farewell Kamen Rider Den-O: Final Countdown (2008)
Plot Summary:
When the Imagin and Kohana take a trip to visit Ryotaro and Airi, they are attacked by the legendary Ghost Train, and onboard are two Imagin and the evil Kamen Rider Yuuki, who is none other than Ryotaro! But when all hope seems lost, a blue DenLiner appears, delivering someone claiming to be Kamen Rider New Den-O! Just who is he, and can he help everyone save Ryotaro and save time once again?.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 123
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, futuristic, anime
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Aladin (2009)
Plot Summary:
Based in the municipality of Khwaish, abused by his classmates, Aladin Chatterjee, who was orphaned when his parents, Arun and Riya, died in an accident in Siachen Valley, lived with his paternal grandfather until the later's passing. Now alone, grown up, studying in Khwaish University, and still being abused by fellow-college mates, he finds himself smitten by the lovely US Exchange Student, Jasmine. Unable to express his feelings for her, he rubs a lamp that was gifted to him on his birthday, which summons a genie named Genius. He gets 3 wishes, but wastes 2 of them, but on the 3rd one he insists that Genius assist him to win Jasmine's heart without any magical tricks. Hilarious chaos result when everything seems to fail while an immortal and deadly entity, Ringmaster, and his hordes, prepares to confront Genius and Aladin so that he can acquire more magical powers with the help of the lamp on the day of the sighting of a rare comet and the truth behind the death of Aladin's parents.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: India
Duration: 132 min
Plot tags: exciting, feel good, humorous, semi serious, dark fantasy
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Kamen Rider Den-O: I'm Born! (2007)
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With Gaoh having stolen the DenLiner and trapping the Imagins onboard, Ryotaro and Hana find themselves trapped in the year 2000 where they meet Ryotaro’s younger self, but Ryotaro is slowly forgetting everything having to do with Den-O! As Gaoh gets closer to his target, the only hope lies with Yuuto’s complex plans and a little bit of luck, or else time itself could fall victim to Gaoh’s evil desires!.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 137
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 69 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, futuristic
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The Perils of Gwendoline in the Land of the Yik Yak (1984)
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A beautiful woman hires an intrepid adventurer to help find her father, who has disappeared in the jungle while searching for a rare and priceless butterfly. Along the way they run into cannibals, a race of Amazon warriors and all the usual attractions one would expect to find in a lost jungle.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: France
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: grindhouse, erotic, sex comedy, cult classic, exciting, offbeat, humorous, experimental, stylized, semi serious
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Shazam! (2019)
Plot Summary:
A boy is given the ability to become an adult superhero in times of need with a single magic word.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 377000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 132 min
Plot tags: action adventure, exciting, epic, hilarious, tense, funny, feel good, humorous, saga, smart
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The Phantom (1996)
Plot Summary:
The 21st successor to the role of Bengalla's resident superhero must travel to New York to prevent a rich madman from obtaining three magic skulls that would give him the secret to ultimate power.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 35000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: USA, Australia
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: light, exciting, humorous, entertaining, epic, saga, anamorphic, dieselpunk, cult classic, serious
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)
Plot Summary:
Billy Batson and his foster siblings, who transform into superheroes by saying "Shazam!", are forced to get back into action and fight the Daughters of Atlas, who they must stop from using a weapon that could destroy the world.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 115000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 130 min
Plot tags: exciting, humorous, tense, captivating, entertaining, surprise ending, lgbt cinema, psychotronic, interesting