Near Death (film)

Near Death
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRichard V. Somes
Written byRichard V. Somes
Produced byRichard V. Somes
Starring
Production
companies
  • Diamond Productions
  • CMB Film Services
  • RVS Studios
Distributed byILD Film Production[1]
Release date
  • October 29, 2025 (2025-10-29)
Running time
94 minutes[2]
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Near Death is a 2025 Philippine supernatural horror film written, directed and produced by Richard V. Somes.[3] It stars Charlie Dizon, Xyriel Manabat and RK Bagatsing. The film is about a girl named Julia, who is haunted by supernatural beings who want to enter her body and use it as a vessel after she survives as suicide attempt.[4]

Near Death is Richard Somes's comeback film to the horror genre after Yanggaw (2008) and Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang (2012).[5]

Cast

Release

The film was released in SM Cinemas on October 29, 2025, as one of the entries of 2025 Sine Sindak Horror Film Festival.[8][1]

Reception

Josh Mercado of News.ABS-CBN.com gave the film a positive review, saying it "wasn't overloaded by razzle-dazzle, but it did feature a remarkable performance showdown between Dizon and Xyriel Manabat".[9]

Alwin Ignacio of Daily Tribune also gave the film positive feedback, writing; "Near Death is that kind of cinema that allows you to ponder, lets you weigh what is artifice and what is genuine, allows you to do a showdown with the man or woman they see, and the man and woman you talk to in front of the mirror and most of the times snaps back at you, and  makes you value what matters in this crazy planet we all live in".[10]

References

  1. ^ a b "Near Death (2025)". ClickTheCity.com. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  2. ^ "Near Death (2025)". SM Cinema. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  3. ^ Gallardo, Ricky. "The remarkable Richard Somes in his continuous pursuit of purpose and fulfilment". BusinessMirror. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  4. ^ Gallaga, Wanggo (October 23, 2025). "A 'Near Death' experience". Lifestyle Inquirer. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  5. ^ Tomada, Nathalie (October 29, 2025). "Richard Somes explores the afterlife in 'Near Death'". Philstar Global. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  6. ^ Cerezo, Anna (April 22, 2024). "Charlie Dizon, Xyriel Manabat, RK Bagatsing handpicked for new horror film". News.ABS-CBN.com. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  7. ^ Gonzales, Rommel. "Xyriel Manabat: "Nagkaroon ako ng near-death experience."". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  8. ^ Cerezo, Anna (October 19, 2025). "'Near Death' to offer new kind of horror". ABS-CBN. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  9. ^ Mercado, Josh (October 21, 2025). "'Near Death' review: Charlie Dizon, Xyriel Manabat deliver acting showdown in intimate horror flick". News.ABS-CBN.com. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  10. ^ Ignacio, Alwin (October 22, 2025). "Review: 'Near Death'". Daily Tribune. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
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