The Aswang Phenomenon

The Aswang Phenomenon (2011)

October 31st, 20111h 26min

Documentary
0%

Overview

What would happen if a country of 97 million people were taught at a young age that the boogie man was real. In the Philippines for the last 400 years, the 'aswang' has been used as propoganda and social control by Spanish Colonizers, the Catholic Church, the Philippine Administration, and even the CIA.


Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!

Trailer

Similar Movies

maɬni—towards the ocean, towards the shore

maɬni—towards the ocean, towards the shore


Released on: 2020-01-26
Documentary

An experimental look at the origin of the death myth of the Chinookan people in the Pacific Northwes...

Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook

Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook


Released on: 1991-01-01
Documentary, Horror

A history of the famous vampire of books and movies, using film clips, previews and other methods.

The Mythology of Star Wars

The Mythology of Star Wars


Released on: 1999-01-01
TV Movie, Documentary

George Lucas discusses how Joseph Campbell and his concept of the Monomyth (aka the Hero's Journey) ...

Witches: Masters of Time and Space

Witches: Masters of Time and Space


Released on: 2022-02-22
Documentary

Witchcraft is older than recorded history and holds great truths and powers, from the natural world ...

The Whisper of Ziggurat: Untold Secrets of Elamite Civilization

The Whisper of Ziggurat: Untold Secrets of Elamite Civilization


Released on: 2020-10-26
Animation, Documentary, History

5000 years ago the ancient Elamites established a glorious civilization that lasted about three mill...

Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

Vampires: Thirst for the Truth


Released on: 1996-01-01
Documentary

A documentary that explores man's enduring fascination with the vampire legend by examining historic...

Bloodlines: The Jersey Devil Curse

Bloodlines: The Jersey Devil Curse


Released on: 2022-10-06
Documentary

Something stalks the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. A demon said to inhabit the dark forests of these l...

Nostradamus Decoded

Nostradamus Decoded


Released on: 2009-10-16
Documentary, History

Debunking the mythology surrounding the 16th century French prophet, Nostradamus.

The Trail of Dracula

The Trail of Dracula


Released on: 2013-12-12
History, Documentary, Horror

Diabolical. Seductive. Immortal. Vampires have been an icon of evil in folklore and popular culture ...

Fangs! A History of Vampires in the Movies

Fangs! A History of Vampires in the Movies


Released on: 1992-01-01
Horror, Documentary

A compilation of film clips and trailers showing the evolution of vampires in films.

Hexenkinder

Hexenkinder


Released on: 2020-09-17
Documentary

The movie recalls children who suffered mental and physical harm both during the last century, parti...

Mondo Sacramento

Mondo Sacramento


Released on: 2012-04-12
Crime, Documentary, Drama, History, Horror, Thriller

Three tales from Sacramento's lurid past. The Vampire of Sacramento, The Batgirl and Palm Sundae.

Demonic Aliens: UFOs From Inner Space

Demonic Aliens: UFOs From Inner Space


Released on: 2023-12-04
Documentary, Science Fiction

This film returns to biblical scripture to explore the possibility that the phenomena we attribute t...

Sex, Death & Eyeliner

Sex, Death & Eyeliner


Released on: 1999-01-01
Documentary

Documentary directed by W.K. Border, that which dives into the aspects of contemporary Gothic subcul...

Demon House

Demon House


Released on: 2019-12-01
Documentary, Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Mass hysteria breaks-out over an alleged demonic possession in an Indiana home. Zak Bagans then buys...

Dragon's World: A Fantasy Made Real

Dragon's World: A Fantasy Made Real


Released on: 2004-03-05
Fantasy, Documentary

"The Last Dragon" is a nature mockumentary about a British scientific team that attempts to understa...

The Unseen Realm

The Unseen Realm


Released on: 2019-08-01
Documentary

Rebellion in God's council. Spirits of dead giants. Rival gods creating chaos. These are the things...

Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons

Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons


Released on: 1974-01-01
Documentary, Drama

Penthesilea, the first of six films made by Laura Mulvey and Peter Wollen, traverses thousands of ye...

Fang vs. Fiction: The Real Underworld of Vampires and Werewolves

Fang vs. Fiction: The Real Underworld of Vampires and Werewolves


Released on: 2003-09-19
Documentary, TV Movie

Using clips from classic horror films and contemporary interviews, this cable-TV documentary tries t...

Hidden Cities

Hidden Cities


Released on: 2010-04-15
Documentary

"The theme of the film HIDDEN CITIES is personal urban perceptions, which we call 'the city'. The ci...