Buy Now, Die Later

Buy Now, Die Later

One of the theatrical poster of Buy Now, Die Later
Directed by Randolph Longjas
Story by Ronald Allan Habon
Starring Vhong Navarro
Alex Gonzaga
Rayver Cruz
John Lapus
Lotlot de Leon
Janine Gutierrez
TJ Trinidad
Music by Jerrold Tarog
Cinematography Pong Ignacio
Production
company
MJM Production
Tuko Film Production
Buchi Boy Films
Distributed by Quantum Films
Release dates
Country Philippines
Language Filipino
English

Buy Now, Die Later (formerly Death and Senses) is a 2015 Filipino comedy-psychological horror thriller film directed by Randolph Longjas starring Vhong Navarro, Alex Gonzaga, Rayver Cruz, John Lapus, Lotlot de Leon, TJ Trinidad and Janine Gutierrez. It is an official entry to the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival.[1][2]

The film is about a compendium of five interrelated stories brought together by the proprietor of a curio shop selling unusual items. Santi (portrayed by TJ Trinidad), who says the role is kind of demonic.[3] Each of the character’s story is weaved around the five senses – sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste.

The films official trailer was released on Dec 4, 2015.

Cast

Main Cast

Vhong Navarro portrays the role Odie, an online blogger who dreams of becoming a well-known photojournalist.
Rayver Cruz portrays the role Ato, an online the Internet blogger was the night of Grand Theft Auto IV.

Supporting Cast

Release

The film will be released on December 25, 2015.

Awards

Award Category RecipientResult
41st Metro Manila Film Festival[4] Best PictureBuy Now, Die LaterWon
(2nd place)
Best FloatWon
Best DirectorRandolph LongjasNominated
Best Supporting ActorTJ TrinidadNominated
Best Supporting ActressLotlot De LeonNominated
Best Child PerformerSol de GuzmanNominated
Best CinematographyPong IgnacioNominated
Best Original StoryRonald Allan HabonNominated
Best EditingCarlo ManatadNominated
Best Production DesignAngel DiestaWon
Best Visual EffectsJohn Kenneth Paclibar, Emman Bares, Raffy Legaspi & Jasper BundocNominated
Best Make-up ArtistLei PonceNominated
Best Musical ScoreJerrold TarogNominated
Best Sound EngineeringAddiss TabongNominated

References

  1. "MMDA announces revised list of MMFF 2015 movies". GMA News (Philippines). 13 September 2015. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
  2. "METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL (MMFF) 2015 COMPLETE LIST OF ENTRIES". The List PH (Philippines). 22 November 2015. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  3. "Buy Now Die Later". Philippines. 8 December 2015. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  4. Smith, Chuck. "Winners: 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night". Philippine Star. Retrieved 28 December 2015.


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