Summaries

Herbert Bautista is a young aswang-buster superhero in this farce, that combines comedy, horror, and folklore.

Matang Bato is a small village which kept many dark mysteries in its past and they are starting to haunt them once again. Our unlikely hero, Tikboy was a frail teenager seeking to make his grandfather proud by joining in his Moro-Moro stage play. But little did he know there was more to his life than just being a stage actor. Suddenly monsters were appearing left and right, revived and controlled by their leader, Conde Regalado, they struck terror to the village. Acquiring the aid of old hermit, Tinyente Kulog, he learned about his past and how it will help save the villagers. Transformed into Kumander Bawang, armed with garlic bombs and superhuman strength, he ventured forth to end the battle that his father has started twenty years ago.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • two word title
  • supernatural power
  • superhero action
  • superhero fantasy
  • garlic
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Fantasy
  • Horror
Release date Sep 28, 1988
Countries of origin Philippines
Language Filipino Tagalog
Filming locations Maragondon, Cavite, Philippines
Production companies Viva Films

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 45m
Color Color
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Synopsis

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