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Dolphy sells his soul for magic powers and chaos ensues. Filipino comedy gold!
TMDB
70
IMDb
79

Black Magic (1987)

Chaotic goodDevilishly sillyMidnight movie magic

Overview

ComedyRomance

A story about a good-natured common man, one day the devil tempts him to give powers of sinister origin. However, the price is the former's soul.

Flag of PHPHTagalog
Content warning
komiks
Moral compromiseClass and powerLove versus ambitionComic redemption

Standout Aspects

Acting

Dolphy's comedic timing is absolutely untouchable

Practical Effects

Charming low-budget effects that age like fine wine

Production

Pure 80s Filipino pop culture time capsule

Best for:Friends: Group watch with snacks and zero expectations·Rewatch: Cult classic vibes worth revisiting yearly·Background: Perfect chaotic energy while doing literally anything else
Heads up:Disturbing: Some dated supernatural imagery and mild horror elements
Mike Relon Makiling

Director

Mike Relon Makiling

ReleasedNov 26, 1987
Runtime1h 59m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Seiko Films

Top Cast

Dolphy

Dolphy

Demi

Jestoni Alarcon

Jestoni Alarcon

Michael Locsin

Michael Locsin

Ian Veneracion

Ian Veneracion

Jennifer Sevilla

Jennifer Sevilla

Joey de Leon

Joey de Leon

Max Alvarado

Max Alvarado

Lito Anzures

Lito Anzures

Jimmy Santos

Jimmy Santos

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Based on popular Filipino komiks, this captures the era's love for mixing horror tropes with working-class comedy.

Trivia

Dolphy and Zsa Zsa Padilla were real-life partners, adding genuine chemistry to their on-screen romance.

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