The Rites of May (1976)
During a return to his provincial home, a young man gets involved with a woman who is ultimately possessed by her sister's spirit, paving the way to revealing the painful truth about her unsolved disappearance.
Director: Mike de Leon
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Horror
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: January 1, 1976
Cast
- Charo Santos - Teresa
- Tommy Abuel - Jun
- Mona Lisa - Aling Pining
- Mario Montenegro - Dr. Torres
- Sarah K. Joaquin - Aling Angelina
- Susan Valdez-LeGoff - Rosa
- Moody Diaz - Aling Bebeng
Screenplay
- Gil Quito (Screenplay)
- Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. (Screenplay)
Music: Max Jocson
Cinematography: Rody Lacap
Editing: Ike Jarlego Jr.
Production: Cinema Artists
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
Themes
Supernatural Horror and Terror, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Demonic Possession and Occult Events, Possession Nightmare and the Evil Within, Haunted Doll and Possessive Terror
Keywords
supernatural, possession
Similar Movies
More Films by Director: Mike de Leon
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Rites of May about?
- During a return to his provincial home, a young man gets involved with a woman who is ultimately possessed by her sister's spirit, paving the way to revealing the painful truth about her unsolved disappearance.
- Who directed The Rites of May?
- The Rites of May was directed by Mike de Leon.
- Who stars in The Rites of May?
- The Rites of May stars Charo Santos, Tommy Abuel, Mona Lisa, Mario Montenegro, Sarah K. Joaquin, Susan Valdez-LeGoff.
- How long is The Rites of May?
- The Rites of May has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Rites of May?
- The Rites of May is a Drama, Thriller, Horror film.
- Where was The Rites of May produced?
- The Rites of May was produced in Philippines.
- What are the themes of The Rites of May?
- The themes of The Rites of May include: Supernatural Horror and Terror, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Demonic Possession and Occult Events, Possession Nightmare and the Evil Within, Haunted Doll and Possessive Terror.