Mallari

Set during the Spanish occupation in the 19th century, this film follows the life of Father Severino Mallari, a parish priest in Pampanga. The story tracks his descent into madness and his reported murder of 57 individuals, an act committed to provide assistance to his sick mother.

Directed by Derick Cabrido, this project is the first in a chronological list of his directed works. The screenplay was written by Enrico C. Santos. Piolo Pascual plays the roles of Severino, John Rey, and Jonathan, starring alongside Gloria Diaz, Janella Salvador, JC Santos, Elisse Joson, and Mylene Dizon. The production involved a total credited cast of 34 actors.

Produced by Mentorque Productions and Clever Minds Inc. in the Philippines, the movie had a budget of 1 million USD. It performed well commercially, earning 4 million USD at the worldwide box office. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 5.6 based on 518 votes, while on TMDB it is rated 6.2 by 194 users.