Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut
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| Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut | |
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 Collector's Edition DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Chito S. Roño |
| Written by |
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| Screenplay by | Roy C. Iglesias |
| Produced by |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Neil Daza |
| Edited by | Vito Cajili |
| Music by | Jessie Lasaten |
Production company | Regal Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Budget | ₱80,000,000.00 (estimated) |
| Box office | ₱76,777,542.95 |
Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut (sometimes referred to as Spirit Warriors 2) is a 2003 Filipino
Regal Films
.
Plot
Taking from where they last left off, Red and his gang are asked by Harry, a wealthy benefactor to complete a quest for him, and in exchange provide Red with a hefty payment. Red refuses, understanding that any connection to the
mystical amulet
which have powers to heal, protect its owner from harm, and even from death). His friends, Thor, Buboy, Jigger, and Ponce do not fully understand the task until they are given a warning by the Taga-Pagbantay (The Guardian) , a mystical being which is a half-human and half-giant, told them that Red has joined a quest and needs their help. They suspected it is Harry's plan and make their way to their friend.
They arrive at an old ancestral house where they see Red lying on a sofa and unaware that his destiny was to search for the missing piece of agimat. The ancestral house turns out to be a portal or a "
Babaylan
(Witch Doctor) and give her eternal peace.
Cast
Main roles
- Vhong Navarro as Thor
- Jhong Hilario as Buboy
- Spencer Reyes as Jigger
- Danilo Barrios as Red
- Christopher Cruz as Ponce
- Gloria Romero as Red's grandmother
- Jaime Fabregas as Sir Harry
Supporting roles
- Roy Alvarez as Nathan's stepfather
- Dexter Doria as Ponce's mother
- Connie Chua as the Babaylan
- Daniel Pasia as the church caretaker
- Marissa Sanchez as Thor's food crew partner
- Warren Austria as Tony
- Marlou Aquino as the Taga-pagbantay (The Guardian)
Production
The majority of the visual effects were handled by
Roadrunner Network, Inc.
while the creature effects were done by Mountain Rock Productions.
See also
Awards
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Metro Manila Film Festival[1] | Third Best Picture | Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut | Won |
| Best Visual Effects | Roadrunner Network, Inc.
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Won | ||
| Best Make-up Artist | Warren Munar | Won |
References
- ^ "Metro Manila Film Festival:2002". IMDB. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
External links
- Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut at IMDb
