Aswang 1994

Overview

Aswang is a 1994 horror film that runs for one hour and twenty-two minutes. The story follows a young, unwed, pregnant woman who receives an unexpected proposal. She is offered the opportunity to marry a wealthy young man who owns a large estate. The arrangement is intended to please the man's dying mother, and the woman is promised that she will be well taken care of if she accepts the offer. However, the situation takes a dark turn as the woman remains unaware of the family's true intentions. Unbeknownst to her, the family has developed a sinister plan to sacrifice her unborn child. The film title refers to a term used to describe various evil and malevolent shape-shifting creatures found in Filipino folklore. The production was released in the United States on January 23, 1994. The film’s promotional material notes that these creatures are coming to feed on the unborn.