The Strangers

The Strangers is a 2012 Philippine horror adventure film directed by Lawrence Fajardo and one of the official entries of the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival. The film stars an ensemble cast including Enchong Dee, Julia Montes, Enrique Gil and JM De Guzman with Janice de Belen. The film is produced by Quantum Films and MJM Productions and distributed by Star Cinema on December 25, 2012. Plot In the serene oasis of Murcia, a dysfunctional family embarks on their annual out-of-town trip to celebrate the twins, Pat (Julia Montes)and Max's (Enrique Gil) 18th birthday. Pat and Max are joined by their parents, Roy (Johnny Revilla) and Evelyn (Cherry Pie Picache),their grandfather Pete (Jaime Fabregas), his caregiver Paloma (Janice de Belen), and their newly hired family driver, Toning (Nico Antonio). Despite simmering tensions within the family, they agree to set aside their differences and enjoy the provincial excursion. . As they traverse the countryside's winding backroads, their joy is abruptly shattered when their van collides with an elderly woman on the road. Panic consumes them as they search for the woman's body, only to find it had mysteriously vanished. Roy, fearing the worst, urges the family to flee the scene. But their escape is short-lived as their van breaks down deep within the ominous Cabitongan forest. Night descends upon them, and misfortune followssuit.