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[ringing]

Hello, Irene...

Friend!

Jeez! I’ve been calling you nonstop!

Are you okay?

I’m fine...

How's Nikka?

Don't worry, I already picked her up from school.

We’re here at the apartment now.

I’m really sorry, Trina...

You got stuck with Nikka again.

I just really had to work overtime...

Come on, it’s no big deal...

This kid feels like my own, anyway.

By the way...

I hope you didn’t forget to take your meds.

I already took them.

Thanks. I'm heading home now...

Okay, take care...

I'll wait for you.

[background chatter]

[clamoring]

Who could that be?

[clamoring]

[loud music playing, people chattering]

Am I your girlfriend? Seriously?

Why don’t you pay up first?

Ugh, come on...

I’m not new here, you know.

[loud music playing, people chattering]

What the hell?

Two thousand pesos? Seriously?

You're such a cheapskate.

That’s already a lot.

Don’t want it?

Fine, give it back. It's cool if you're not interested.

What’s your problem?

[loud music playing, people chattering]

What do you want from me?

I know, not the best way to invite someone—sorry about that.

I know you wouldn’t come if I just asked nicely.

You’ve totally gone off course.

Are you happy with that kind of living?

What kind of nonsense is this?

I need your help.

No, wait...

They need your help.

Not interested.

Ten people.

Ten people have died...

in this city in just one week.

And more will die.

Unless we do something.

For reasons that can’t be explained…

These bodies are decaying fast.

It's as if they've been burned by fire.

Sulfur…

You're right.

A powerful curse is spreading throughout this city.

You know it's dangerous, right?

Why do you still have to get involved in other people's problems?

Because there’s no one else.

No one else has the ability to do this.

If not us…

Us?

You don’t know what you're talking about, Anton.

Don’t waste your life here.

Are you still blaming yourself

for what happened to them?

Shut up.

Wake up, Rex!

Don’t let my sister down.

Knock it off!

You didn’t get this ability

for no reason.

How many more deaths will it take,

before you admit you're part of the issue?

Stop it!

What’s up with your face now?

Are you thinking about the future again?

Are you stressing about what’s coming up soon?

I'm scared.

What if what I have...

actually comes with a price?

Babe...

Whatever tomorrow throws our way,

if it takes something back,

I'm sure...

it's for the best.

Just have faith, okay?

Ten million pesos.

What?

You're doing this for the government, right?

That's just pocket change for them.

[scoffs]

Are you serious?

This could cost life.

What about you?

Can money really replace your life?

Yeah.

A 28-year-old woman.

She hasn’t been dead for that long.

The authorities haven't done anything with the body yet.

And I think,

this is the most effective subject.

If I don’t make it after this...

Donate the cash to the orphanage.

You know what to do.

Rex...

You know your limits.

Don’t make any contact,

or get involved inside.

We just need to know where it came from,

and how to break the curse.

I know what I'm doing.

If anything goes wrong,

get out immediately.

It’s not that simple.

- Rex... - Shhh!

If you make it out of this,

where will you use the money?

On women.

Miss... Wait for me!

Miss... What’s your name, miss?

Wait, wait for me.

You're gorgeous.

Want to hang out later?

Forget them, miss.

Come with me.

She got hit!

The woman got hit!

That's so messed up.

You okay, miss?

Boss!

What can we do about this?

If you want to stay alive,

all we can do is wait.

Chief!

What happened here?

The jeep lost its brakes.

The driver’s already in custody.

In custody?

Four people are hurt, one’s dead.

What about that woman?

She’s one of the witnesses.

She had a panic attack when she saw what happened.

Panic?

She’s got her own version of the story.

What do you mean?

Before the accident happened...

she said she saw the woman without a head.

I’m wondering if I should add that to the report.

What do you think, chief?

It’s just superstition.

It’s up to you.

If you think you are also losing your mind, then include it.

I won’t, chief.

- What’s going on? - Chief!

What’s going on?

[clamoring]

Oh my god, that’s creepy!

Look at that, it’s completely burned!

Yeah, it’s really sad, look at it.

Do you think it was cursed?

Let’s move back a bit, let’s move back a bit.

Please, let’s move back a bit.

Let’s move back a bit, let’s move back a bit.

What’s going on now, friend?

Why do you look so out of it?

You good?

Sorry.

I didn’t notice you right away.

I’m fine.

There was just an accident on the road earlier.

Oh, wow.

There you go again.

You shouldn’t stress over other people’s problems.

You’re just making me worry about you more.

Irene...

Avoid things that aren’t good for you, like the doctor said.

Right?

Thanks so much, really.

Oh, don’t mention it. Come on.

Just, you know, focus on your kid...

And take care of yourself too.

Okay?

All right, I have to go.

I’ll head out now, okay?

Take good care of my godchild.

Thanks, Trina.

Mommy?

Are you okay?

I’m okay, baby.

I’m probably just tired.

Look, mommy!

I got three stars from Teacher Elsa!

She said I had the best drawing in class!

Wow! That’s amazing, baby!

What reward do you want?

Really, mommy?

I want a bicycle, mommy!

Because Edward and Sofia’s mom bought them bicycles.

A bicycle?

Isn’t that kind of dangerous, sweetie?

No, mommy!

Sofia can do it...

So I can do it too!

I’m strong, mommy!

Mommy?

Are you leaving again?

Can’t you just stay home, mommy?

Baby...

Mommy needs to go to work...

So we can pay the bills.

And...

So we can buy you that bicycle you want.

Don’t worry, okay?

Next month, I won’t be on the night shift anymore.

Okay?

We’ll get to sleep together again.

I wish we were rich like Sofia’s family...

So we could always be together.

Aunt Trina’s coming over...

In a few hours, okay?

Ugh, you’re such a flirt.

Aw, come on... I was just saying hi.

Anyway, here’s the gossip!

What’s up?

Did you hear about the accident...

By the market in Arayat?

Oh my! Is that the one with the video going around?

The woman who got hit by the jeepney?

- Yikes! - Exactly!

And here’s the tea, okay?

They said before the woman got hit, they saw her…

Without a head.

Like, decapitated.

It’s all there in the CCTV footage.

Wait, seriously?

How did that even happen?

Isn’t there a superstition about that?

They say it’s a sign that someone’s about to die.

Hey!

Cut it out, you guys.

You're giving me chills.

I saw something like that on Facebook once.

Someone posted the same thing.

A doctor without a head in a photo.

I don’t know if it was real or just fake news.

Well, they say when you see stuff like that…

You’re supposed to slap the person.

Or warn them to stop the bad omen from coming true.

You know, like those creepy premonitions.

But how are you supposed to slap them?

There’s no head!

You know what? You’re an idiot!

You’re messing with me.

You’re totally pranking me right now.

[chattering]

Oh my god, she got hit!

Oh my god!

You know what? I feel like it’s scripted.

Why would it be scripted?

Look, it seems so real.

See? Crazy, right?

You animals! No wonder you never finish your work.

The sun's not even up yet...

And you're having gossip for breakfast!

Oh, Mr. Reyes!

Congrats!

Come on, everyone, let’s give it up for Mr. Miggy Reyes!

Congrats!

Thank you, sir.

But wait, sir…

What’s the congratulations for?

Because it looks like you finally finished your sales report!

Oh, that?

It’s still in progress, sir.

Exactly!

Because you chose gossip over work again.

Three weeks, and you're still not done? Come on!

Should I just end your life instead, huh?

You’re stressing me out!

Seriously, you're giving me a headache.

How many times do I have to say it?

Hey there, miss.

Wanna grab a bite later?

Miggy, not today.

I have a ton of stuff to finish.

Why so cranky?

I rarely like someone, but I like you.

Why you, of all people?

You’ve already crushed my dream of having kids.

If you weren’t this cute, I swear...

You think someone put a curse on him?

[chattering]

Miss Irene Advincula!

Oh, you’re part of the gossip club now?

No wonder your performance tanked

this past week, huh?

You weren’t like this before.

Did those gossipmongers get to you?

Come on, get it together.

Goodbye, Irene.

Kriss...

Grace...

So, what are you trying to say?

Oh, so I’m supposed to be thankful instead?

It's not like that, sir.

That if I didn’t do it, something bad would happen to you.

Termination letter?

Sir!

Sir, please, don’t do this.

Sir, I'm sorry!

Please, have mercy.

I'm the only one supporting my mom, sir.

I’m sorry. Sir, sorry.

Please.

Sorry, sir.

Sir?

Wait, what happened to him?

Call an ambulance!

Sir!

Sir, what’s wrong?

He’s not breathing anymore, guys.

There’s no pulse anymore...

Answer me!

Hello?

Grace.

Grace, it's Sir Leo.

Sir Leo—I saw him earlier... Without a head.

Miggy, calm down.

I can't understand you.

He just suddenly collapsed, and then...

I think he had a heart attack or something...

Miggy, breathe.

Take it easy.

Grace?

Grace?

It’s your fault!

Sir, are you okay?

I'm good.

Just focus on driving.

Bro, why’d we take this route?

You're making such a long detour.

Sorry, sir.

I just want to make sure you get home safe.

I’m kind of worried about you.

Why are you home so late, my son?

Have you eaten yet?

Alright, I'll whip up some food for you, okay?

I already ate.

[Freeloader mom]

Hello, señorito!

I left some food for you in the fridge, alright?

Just heat it up.

You might start nagging me again if I don't.

Oh yeah, about the bills—

Just send me the money so I can pay them tomorrow.

I bet you’ll blame me again—

If I don’t get that paid.

I went out with my friends, by the way—

Needed a break from your nagging.

Hey! Hey!

Are you even listening?

Hello?

You're so shameless!

Damn it!

Why are you home so late, my son?

Who’s that, sweetheart?

Well, who else?

Well, my jerk of a kid.

Seriously? It’s crazy late!

Come on, just pick it up!

If you don’t pick up, they might blow up your phone again!

Okay, okay.

Hello?

What’s your problem now?

Didn’t I tell you I wasn’t coming home tonight?

Mom?

Mom?

Miggy?

Miggy, what happened?

Mom, I'm sorry.

Sorry for not being a good son to you.

If... If I'm always being rude to you.

Mom, I'm sorry I can’t give you grandkids.

Miggy, sweetheart.

- Are you okay? - Yes...

We can talk about this, okay?

Mom, I'm scared.

Where are you, sweetheart?

- Mom, please forgive me. - Stay there, okay?

I’m coming home now.

I’m coming home now, sweetheart. I’m coming home now.

Sweetheart, what’s going on?

Antonio...

Antonio, I need to go home.

Come on, Antonio.

Please, Antonio.

Irene?

What happened to you?

Why are you home so early?

Is there an incident?

I don’t know what is happening, Trina.

We were dismissed early because

something happened to Sir Leo.

Just calm down for a moment.

Why don’t you just quit your job instead?

So that you may take a break for now?

If I could just do that freely,

but I can't give up.

Irene...

I told you before, just tell me whatever you need...

I can lend you money,

that you and Nikka can use.

Tomorrow, quit your job already

And take care of your daughter yourself.

Come on here...

Looks like there was a heated argument between the mother and son, chief.

Spot anything off about this?

Seems like a suicide, chief.

Hey, what’s that?

Who’s that?

That's the victim's mother.

She’s refusing to go to the hospital for now.

Let’s give her some time to process.

Sir, there’s something you need to see.

Over here.

Chief...

It's the same mark.

What does this mean?

Miggy, my child!

Miggy, my child!

Miggy, my child!

Oh god, Miggy!

Forgive mama, my child!

Mama loves you so much, my dear child!

Mama loves you so much, sweetheart!

Rest now, Miggy.

My son!

Babe?

Babe, it’s Miggy!

Miggy’s gone, babe.

What?

What happened to Miggy?

Babe, please come home.

Please, I need you, babe.

Grace, what’s going on?

I literally just got to the office, Grace.

Why are you asking me to go home?

What’s gotten into you?

Babe, please come home.

Stop being so dramatic.

Let’s talk later, my meeting’s about to start.

I’ll call you back.

Joey!

Joey!

Joey!

Joey!

Grace?

Hello?

Grace? Grace?

Hello?

Grace?

Hello? Grace?

There she is, by the window!

Grace?

Grace?

Grace? Come here for a second...

Grace, are you okay?

What’s wrong, Ma'am Elya?

We just wanted to check if everything’s okay with you.

Did anything bad happen to you?

What do you mean?

You know Dianne, Gina's kid?

While you were heading home from work...

The other night...

Uhm...

She said she saw you... Without a head.

- What? - Yeah, Grace…

We all agreed...

It was best to warn you.

You never know...

Shameless gossips, that's what you are!

How about you focus on your husbands' junk and stay out of mine?

Get out of here, now!

Why don’t you just drop dead?

Go to hell!

Go to hell!

Go to hell!

Go to hell!

Die!

Die!

Die!

Get out!

Go to hell! Die!

Step out, you coward!

Hey, bitch!

Get out here, now!

Come out here!

Joey! Joey!

Joey! Joey!

Jo...

Krissy, what's going on?

Check your emails!

Upper management approved work-from-home.

Because of all the weird stuff happening here.

Weird stuff?

What do you mean?

Irene, I don’t want to stay here any longer.

If I were you, I’d start packing. I’m out of here.

Irene, I'm scared.

Sir Leo…

Miggy…

Miggy?

What happened to Miggy?

What if I'm next?

Grace, don’t stress about it right now.

What matters now is that we get out of here.

Miss Irene!

This afternoon…

They found Ma’am Grace dead in her house.

Chief…

What do we do with the victims' bodies?

The families are getting impatient.

They are already asking if they can proceed with the burials.

Until we’re absolutely sure what caused their deaths...

No one should touch the bodies.

Morado.

Any updates from forensics?

Sir, they didn’t find any bacteria or viral infection.

It’s still a total mystery

how the bodies are decomposing so quickly.

Plus, the victims all died from different causes.

Chief, take a look at this.

What is this?

Three of the victims...

are employees of this company.

Look who I found.

Irene Advincula.

She's still one of the active employees there.

And she was also one of our witnesses

from that market accident, sir.

What do you think?

Could she be related with what's been happening?

Mommy, what’s going on?

Mommy, are you okay?

Sweetie, where did you get this?

They're my friends from my dream, mommy.

They're really nice.

They told me they live at the church.

Do you know...

have any idea about the strange things going on these past few days?

That’s three deaths at your office now.

Rumors say they were seen headless before...

before they died.

Just like that woman...

Who died in the marketplace.

I can’t think of anyone else connected to these events.

Got any idea what’s going on?

I swear, sir, I don’t know what’s happening anymore.

Miggy and the others...

I don’t know how all of this happened.

Did you make this drawing?

That’s the Policarpios' church, right?

What makes you so sure?

Out of all the churches around here...

That’s the only one with that design, chief.

Alright, thanks.

Chief, I got the address of the person you were looking for.

Miss Irene, we’ll get going now.

Thanks for working with us on this.

You know where to reach me if you need help.

Sir...

Sir, I'm really worried about my kid’s safety.

I’m begging you—help us.

Don’t worry.

A paranormal expert?

I thought you didn’t believe in that stuff?

Aren’t you freaked out by what’s going on?

It wouldn’t hurt to give it a shot.

Hello? Anyone there?

Excuse me? Anybody home?

Yes?

This is Officer Clint and Inspector Danny

from the local department unit.

Could we have a word with Bonifacio Gomez?

What’s this about?

We were told you're familiar with paranormal occurrences.

- Could we maybe... - We’re not accepting visitors right now.

We don’t want to get involved in your mess.

Come on, sir, we’re just trying to be reasonable.

It’s none of your business if we’re being dramatic.

And you’ve got no right—you’re just here knocking like some rando.

That’s right! You can’t tell us what to do!

Stay in your lane!

I don’t care who you are...

You can’t stop us!

You can’t force us!

I don’t have time to argue with you.

Please. If you know something, speak up.

Alright, sure.

Go ahead, make yourself at home.

Do you want any snacks?

Once word got around to me...

That’s when I realized.

That it was a terrifying curse.

As the legends go...

They say it all began way back World War 2.

In a remote place somewhere in Zambales.

Where Filipino prisoners were beheaded by the Japanese.

A lot of those poor souls...

Are those children that didn’t even stand a chance.

One of the casualties was a local priest.

But before he died...

He sacrificed his very soul...

and made a deal with the devil.

He made a deadly pact—his soul in exchange for a curse.

To get justice for the children who were murdered.

The curse lived on.

Until death claimed everyone in that camp.

Not a single Japanese soldier survived.

Nobody knows exactly how, or why...

the curse refuses to die.

even to this day.

I wish I could help you...

but this is way beyond me.

Check this out.

The last time this happened was in 1968.

A family from Tambobong...

was nearly wiped out by the exact same curse.

That before they died....

They showed signs...

of their impending death.

Wait—nearly?

Did someone make it out?

Yeah.

Francis Martinez.

That’s him in the photo.

Not sure how the kid survived, though.

Francis Martinez?

Yeah, why?

Any idea where he might be?

Chief...

Father Francis Martinez.

He's the chief priest in Policarpio.

He was locked up for ten years.

But they let him go after...

the murder charges were dropped.

He killed his own sister, Louisa Martinez.

She was reported to have been abused by their father.

Sweetie, is this the church you saw in your dream?

Yes, mommy.

Mommy, are we going to see my friends?

Later, sweetheart.

Mommy just needs to pray first, okay?

Um... Father...

Father, just letting you know...

I might be out ‘til morning.

My mom’s in the hospital right now.

It’s all good, kiddo.

Here, kid. Take this.

That should help a bit with the hospital expenses.

Don’t worry about me, I can handle myself.

Thanks a lot, Father.

Oh, by the way, father.

There’s this lady who’s been waiting inside the church.

They’ve been there for quite some time now.

She says she really needs to confess.

It’s already late, kid.

My apologies, Father.

She’s been pleading nonstop.

They traveled from way out, Father.

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

You may speak now, dear.

Good evening, Father.

The truth is...

I came here because I have no idea what to do anymore.

What’s troubling you?

There was a woman at the market.

I saw her without a head.

And at that moment, she died in an accident.

Days passed...

More people started dying...

Because of something we can’t explain.

Some of those who died were people I cared about.

I really don’t know what to do anymore, Father.

I’m sorry, dear.

I can’t help you with that.

Father!

Father, please...

Help me and my daughter.

I still want her to live.

The curse is extremely dangerous, Irene.

It spreads like wildfire...

To anyone who carries hatred and sorrow in their heart.

And in the person’s own fear...

Follows death.

What should we do to stop the curse?

The death of one...

Is better...

Than the death of many.

What are you trying to say, Father?

The curse, Irene, cannot live…

Without the one who carries it.

A soul weighed down by sorrow and pain.

In that tormented soul...

the curse resides.

And that person... must die.

Haven’t you noticed, Irene?

It’s like…

you’re the only one death won’t touch.

There’s no other way to protect the people you love.

- Father... - Forgive me, O Lord.

Irene!

Irene!

Irene!

Don’t run from what’s meant to happen!

Give up now!

Irene!

Innocent people will die

if you keep running, Irene.

If you want your kid to live...

get her out of here while you still can!

Do this for the greater good.

Irene!

May divine peace...

embrace your soul.

Sister?

Sir Danny!

Mommy, I'm scared.

My dear, you are strong, aren’t you?

Didn’t you say you got this?

You can take care of yourself, right?

Yes, mommy.

Promise me, sweetheart.

Promise me you’ll grow up to be strong and good like mommy.

Okay?

Yes, mommy.

Promise me that you'll live a good life when you grow up.

Yes, mommy.

Do you trust me, sweetheart?

♪ Go to sleep. ♪

♪ Go to sleep. ♪

♪ Go to sleep, my child. ♪

♪ Go to sleep. ♪

♪ Go to sleep. ♪

♪ Don't cry anymore. ♪

♪ Go to sleep. ♪

♪ Go to sleep. ♪

♪ Go to sleep, my child. ♪

Boss!

Hey boss, it's Rex!

Rex!

Rex, get out of there!

Rex!

Rex!

What did you find?

The curse is still alive!

It saw me.

Rex!

- Rex! - What?

What's going on, sir?

Am I going to die, sir?

Sir, please help me!

Don't give in to fear!

Quick, cover his eyes! Cover his eyes!

What's going on?

Rex, what the hell is going on? Why the hell is this happening?

- I don’t know! - Try to remember!

- I don't know! - What's happening?

If Irene isn’t the one carrying the curse...

then who?

The kid...

What the hell happened to the kid?

What kid?

Please, leave us alone!

Let go of my child, please!

Mommy! There's a bike!

Mommy...

This place gives me the creeps.

Sir Danny, come on, where are you?

Why aren’t you picking up?

Miss Irene?

Huh?

Irene's single.

She has no husband and child.

What?

Are you really sure about your visions, Rex?

Are you out of your mind? What would I get out of this?

- Rex! - Why would I even lie, huh?

Get a grip!

Sir, Nick’s in trouble!

Nick!

The curse cannot live…

Without the host who carries it.

Haven’t you noticed, Irene?

you’re the only one death won’t touch.

Where are you?

Paper! Get me some paper!

Hand me paper—now!

Now! Quick!

That’s the one! Look into that person.

Rex!

Rex!

Rex!

Stay calm.

Don't be afraid.

Run!

Boss, we still want to live.

We’re done. We’re staying out of this.

Fine.

Any details we dig up about this person...

we’ll pass it to you immediately.

Go home. Be with your loved ones.

What are you going to do with that?

No time for questions now.

We’re running out of time.

Let’s go.

Confirmed.

It’s been two years already.

Her husband left her and left with someone else.

Two months later...

Her daughter was run over by a truck

while riding her bicycle.

How did she messed up your vision?

My vision is not the problem...

She distracted Irene’s sanity.

Hold on...

Is she trying to pass the curse to Irene?

Trina?

Can we talk?

We know you’ve been through a lot.

Who are you?

You don’t get it!

You don’t understand.

[chanting]

Trina, snap out of it.

Don’t let the curse consume you.

I feel so bad for myself...

Yes!

You’re just wasting your breath.

Rex! Rex, stop!

- Let go of me! - Calm down!

Trina...

Rex.

Rex!

Rex, what’s going on with you?

Rex!

Rex!

Stop!

Stop it!

Wake up!

Wake up now! Wake up now!

Wake up!

Wake up!

Daddy!

What did you do to mommy?

Wake up! Get up now!

Daddy, what did you do to mommy?

- Daddy! - Rex!

Rex!

Rex!

Rex!

Rex!

Enough, Rex!

Why did you do this to mommy?

Daddy!

Daddy!

Daddy...

Let’s go join mommy...

Isn’t this what you wanted?

Kill me now, daddy!

Rex!

You’re all going to die!

[sobbing]

Sit here next to me...

Come on, sit here with me...

Sit here beside me...

Just kill me already...

Rex?

Rex!

Rex!

Ali, look at this old dude.

He looks like a panda.

He’s all beaten up.

His face is all busted.

Geez, what happened to his face?

He’s probably a troublemaker.

That's why you kids should never get into a fight, alright?

Yes, Sister.

Are you Sister Joanna Dizon?

Yes, that’s me.

Someone has a gift for you.

It’s for the children.

Ten million?

Who’s it from?

He don’t want to be named.

I hope you use it wisely.

Thank you so much.

Sisters!

Children!

Come here! Sisters! Oh my god!

God’s Grace is with us!

Thank you, Lord...

It's a blessing!

Thank you, Lord...

Thank you, Lord, for everything.

Thank you.

I’ve done what you asked for.

You can now be at peace.

They’re happy.

This is for you.

A little tip from the boss.

For your women.

We’ll kill them all!