Manslayer (2026)
Director: Lara Buenavista
Cast: Isabelle Sophie Ng, Zar Donato, Belle Francisco, Mina Lavina, Dads Valencia
Did you know? During filming, the actress playing the journalist insisted on performing her own stunts, including a harrowing rooftop chase, to authentically depict her character’s desperate bid for freedom.
Why Watch: A razor-sharp feminist revenge thriller that flips the script on slasher tropes, *Manslayer* is a must-watch for its electrifying cat-and-mouse game and biting commentary on workplace sexism—equal parts visceral and thought-provoking. The film’s unpredictable alliance between a trapped journalist and the very killer she’s chasing creates white-knuckle tension that keeps you guessing until the final frame. If you crave a smart, stylish horror that dares to ask who the real monster is, this is your next obsession.
A female reporter is desperate to land the story of Manslayer, a serial killer who hunts men, but she’s trapped in a chauvinistic newsroom that stifles her ambition. Everything changes when Manslayer crashes the office, forcing her to aid his getaway while her male colleagues give chase.