# Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital

Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital is a 2024 Philippine found footage horror film based on the 2018 South Korean film Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum. The film stars Enrique Gil, Jane de Leon, Alexa Miro, MJ Lastimosa, Raf Pineda and Ryan "Zarckaroo" Azurin. Produced by Reality MM Studios and Creative Leaders Group 8, it serves as an official entry to the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival.

## Cast

* Enrique Gil
* Jane de Leon
* Alexa Miro
* Rob Gomez
* MJ Lastimosa
* Raf Pineda
* Ryan "Zarckaroo" Azurin

## Production

The film initially known under its working title Strange Frequencies: Haunted Hospital. It was directed and written by Kerwin Go, produced by Reality MM Studios, Inc., and written by Dustin Celestino and Leovic Arceta. Immerse Entertainment is also involved in the production.
The film is an adaptation of the 2018 South Korean film Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum. It is dubbed as the Philippines' first-ever meta found footage horror film. Local audiences and critics are anticipating for the film's release. Following the format of the original Korean movie, the group of Filipino amateur ghost-hunters will explore the notorious Xinglin General Hospital in Tainan, which is reputed to be one of the most haunted places in Taiwan.
On July 16, 2024, the film was selected among the first five entries for the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival, all of which were submitted as scripts.

## Release

Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital premiered in cinemas in the Philippines on December 25, 2024, as one of the official entries of the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival.
The film is set to premier at the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) in Los Angeles on January 30, 2025.

## Reception
### Critical response

Writing for Entertainment Inquirer, Jessica Ann Evangelista described the film as "a decent blend of meta horror, humor", providing an effective "nerve-wracking atmosphere" that displayed an "enjoyable horror experience with a fair share of frights and laughs." Evangelista also praised the performances of Jane de Leon and Alexa Miro for their effectiveness and Raf Pineda's comic timing. Khryzztine Joy Baylon of Philippine Entertainment Portal opined that the "tension and terror are palpable, drawing viewers into the experience, and in this way, the film successfully blends meta-horror with vlogging." Baylon also commended the performances of Enrique Gil, Alexa Miro and Raf Pineda, with emphasis on Jane De Leon, stating that "she delivers her lines with the perfect intensity, shifting seamlessly from light moments to dramatic and suspenseful ones." Le Baltar of Rappler called it the darkhorse of the edition, describing it as an "unabashedly meta and spiked with so much adrenaline, particularly when things take a dreadful turn... it’s a horror flick that’s pretty confident on its own."
John Kobe Balod of The Varsitarian described the film as a "bold step toward innovation in Filipino horror." Balod praised the films "use of action camera footage" which created "an immersive experience", "the minimal lighting and restrained camerawork, which heighten the tension and claustrophobia and deliver a unique sensory experience." Writing for The Philippine Star, Mikhail Lecaros gave the film a positive review, describing it as an "endlessly suspenseful (and traumatizing) exercise in fear." Lecaros commended the art direction and production of the film and praised the performances of Jane De Leon, Alexa Miro and Mary Jane Lastimosa. Philbert Dy of Spot.ph gave the film three out of five stars, criticizing the films weak plot but commended the performances of the ensemble cast.

## Accolades

Accolades received by Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital :
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | December 27, 2024 | Best Actress | Jane de Leon | Nominated |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | December 27, 2024 | Best Cinematography | Mark Tirona | Nominated |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | December 27, 2024 | Best Production Design | Jerann Ordinario | Nominated |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | December 27, 2024 | Best Editing | Kurt Claridades | Nominated |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | December 27, 2024 | Best Sound | Ditoy Aguila | Won |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | December 27, 2024 | Best Musical Score | Mikey Amostoso and Jazz Nicolas | Nominated |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | December 27, 2024 | Best Visual Effects | Mothership Inc. | Nominated |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | December 27, 2024 | Breakthrough Performance Award | Alexa Miro | Nominated |
| Society of Filipino Film Reviewers | March 8, 2025 | Best Film Editing | Kurt Claridades | Pending |
| Society of Filipino Film Reviewers | March 8, 2025 | Best Production Design | Jerann Ordinario | Pending |