‘BuyBust,’ ‘Bantay-Bahay,’ past MMFF entries come to Cinema One

Anne Curtis’ action-thriller flick “BuyBust” and Pepe Herrera’s comedy horror film “Bantay-Bahay” are set to premiere on Cinema One this December.

The cable channel’s Blockbuster Sundays, airing every Sunday at 7 p.m., features Pepe Herrera’s perfect combo of thrill and laughter in “Bantay-Bahay” (Dec. 8) where he plays the role of a vlogger who investigates a haunted house and the lurking restless spirit that resides in it.

Common caption: Also joining the Sunday block are previous Metro Manila Film Fest (MMFF) entries ‘Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles’ and ‘The Mall The Merrier’

Meanwhile, Anne Curtis’ gripping character as a special ops agent will captivate viewers as she uncovers the dark and deceitful secrets of the war on drugs in “BuyBust” (Dec. 29).

The Mall The Merrier

Also joining the Sunday block are previous Metro Manila Film Fest (MMFF) entries “Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles” starring Coco Martin, Maine Mendoza, and Vic Sotto (Dec. 15); and Anne Curtis and Vice Ganda’s “The Mall The Merrier” (Dec. 22).

Pepe Herrera brings the perfect combo of thrill and laughter in ‘Bantay-Bahay.’

Cinema One is also bringing a special holiday treat with their Christmas movie marathon on Dec. 25. Don’t miss Ai-Ai delas Alas’ “Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat,” Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” Angel Locsin, Bea Alonzo, Shaina Magdayao, and Toni Gonzaga’s “Four Sisters and a Wedding,” Aga Muhlach, Dingdong Dantes, and Ronaldo Valdez’s “Seven Sundays.” The digitally restored and remastered version of Piolo Pascual and Donita Rose’s “9 Mornings,” Jolina Magdangal’s “Puso ng Pasko,” and other feel-good films will likewise be showin on Christmas day.

Well-loved actresses will also take center stage in a special holiday block for Women of Christmas. Feel the love with Sarah Geronimo’s “It Takes a Man and a Woman” on Dec. 23, Liza Soberano’s “Everyday I Love You” on Dec. 24, Julia Barretto’s “I Love You, Hater” on Dec. 25, Kim Chiu’s “Bride For Rent” on Dec. 26, and Kathryn Bernardo’s “The Hows of Us” on Dec. 27, which airs on Monday to Thursday at 7 p.m. and on Friday at 8 p.m.

Enthralling stories of superheroes make their way in Cinema One’s Friday action. Catch Vhong Navarro’s “Gagamboy” tonight, Dec. 6; Ai-Ai delas Alas and Marian Rivera’s “Kung Fu Divas” on Dec. 13; Vice Ganda, Daniel Padilla, and Pia Wurtzbach’s “Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad” on Dec. 20; and Coco Martin’s “Ang Panday” on Dec. 27 airing at 9 p.m. every first and third Friday and at 10 p.m. every second and fourth Friday.

Cinema One is available on SKYcable ch. 56, Cignal ch. 45, GSat Direct TV ch. 14, and other local cable service providers.