Postmortem (2025) Movie Script

[ringing]
Hello, Irene...
Friend!
Jeez! Ive been calling you nonstop!
Are you okay?
Im fine...
How's Nikka?
Don't worry, I already
picked her up from school.
Were here at the apartment now.
Im really sorry, Trina...
You got stuck with Nikka again.
I just really had to work overtime...
Come on, its no big deal...
This kid feels like my own, anyway.
By the way...
I hope you didnt
forget to take your meds.
I already took them.
Thanks. I'm heading home now...
Okay, take care...
I'll wait for you.
[background chatter]
[clamoring]
Who could that be?
[clamoring]
[loud music playing,
people chattering]
Am I your girlfriend? Seriously?
Why dont you pay up first?
Ugh, come on...
Im not new here, you know.
[loud music playing,
people chattering]
What the hell?
Two thousand pesos? Seriously?
You're such a cheapskate.
Thats already a lot.
Dont want it?
Fine, give it back.
It's cool if you're not interested.
Whats your problem?
[loud music playing,
people chattering]
What do you want from me?
I know, not the best way to
invite someonesorry about that.
I know you wouldnt come
if I just asked nicely.
Youve totally gone off course.
Are you happy with
that kind of living?
What kind of nonsense is this?
I need your help.
No, wait...
They need your help.
Not interested.
Ten people.
Ten people have died...
in this city in just one week.
And more will die.
Unless we do something.
For reasons that cant be explained
These bodies are decaying fast.
It's as if they've
been burned by fire.
Sulfur
You're right.
A powerful curse is
spreading throughout this city.
You know it's dangerous, right?
Why do you still have to get
involved in other people's problems?
Because theres no one else.
No one else has the ability to do this.
If not us
Us?
You dont know what
you're talking about, Anton.
Dont waste your life here.
Are you still blaming yourself
for what happened to them?
Shut up.
Wake up, Rex!
Dont let my sister down.
Knock it off!
You didnt get this ability
for no reason.
How many more deaths will it take,
before you admit
you're part of the issue?
Stop it!
Whats up with your face now?
Are you thinking
about the future again?
Are you stressing about
whats coming up soon?
I'm scared.
What if what I have...
actually comes with a price?
Babe...
Whatever tomorrow
throws our way,
if it takes something back,
I'm sure...
it's for the best.
Just have faith, okay?
Ten million pesos.
What?
You're doing this for
the government, right?
That's just pocket change for them.
[scoffs]
Are you serious?
This could cost life.
What about you?
Can money really
replace your life?
Yeah.
A 28-year-old woman.
She hasnt been dead for that long.
The authorities haven't done
anything with the body yet.
And I think,
this is the most
effective subject.
If I dont make it after this...
Donate the cash to the orphanage.
You know what to do.
Rex...
You know your limits.
Dont make any contact,
or get involved inside.
We just need to know
where it came from,
and how to break the curse.
I know what I'm doing.
If anything goes wrong,
get out immediately.
Its not that simple.
- Rex...
- Shhh!
If you make it out of this,
where will you use the money?
On women.
Miss... Wait for me!
Miss... Whats your name, miss?
Wait, wait for me.
You're gorgeous.
Want to hang out later?
Forget them, miss.
Come with me.
She got hit!
The woman got hit!
That's so messed up.
You okay, miss?
Boss!
What can we do about this?
If you want to stay alive,
all we can do is wait.
Chief!
What happened here?
The jeep lost its brakes.
The drivers already in custody.
In custody?
Four people are hurt, ones dead.
What about that woman?
Shes one of the witnesses.
She had a panic attack
when she saw what happened.
Panic?
Shes got her own
version of the story.
What do you mean?
Before the accident happened...
she said she saw the
woman without a head.
Im wondering if I should
add that to the report.
What do you think, chief?
Its just superstition.
Its up to you.
If you think you are also
losing your mind, then include it.
I wont, chief.
- Whats going on?
- Chief!
Whats going on?
[clamoring]
Oh my god, thats creepy!
Look at that, its completely burned!
Yeah, its really sad, look at it.
Do you think it was cursed?
Lets move back a bit,
lets move back a bit.
Please, lets move back a bit.
Lets move back a bit,
lets move back a bit.
Whats going on now, friend?
Why do you look so out of it?
You good?
Sorry.
I didnt notice you right away.
Im fine.
There was just an
accident on the road earlier.
Oh, wow.
There you go again.
You shouldnt stress over
other peoples problems.
Youre just making me
worry about you more.
Irene...
Avoid things that arent good
for you, like the doctor said.
Right?
Thanks so much, really.
Oh, dont mention it. Come on.
Just, you know, focus on your kid...
And take care of yourself too.
Okay?
All right, I have to go.
Ill head out now, okay?
Take good care of my godchild.
Thanks, Trina.
Mommy?
Are you okay?
Im okay, baby.
Im probably just tired.
Look, mommy!
I got three stars
from Teacher Elsa!
She said I had the best drawing in class!
Wow! Thats amazing, baby!
What reward do you want?
Really, mommy?
I want a bicycle, mommy!
Because Edward and Sofias
mom bought them bicycles.
A bicycle?
Isnt that kind of dangerous, sweetie?
No, mommy!
Sofia can do it...
So I can do it too!
Im strong, mommy!
Mommy?
Are you leaving again?
Cant you just stay home, mommy?
Baby...
Mommy needs to go to work...
So we can pay the bills.
And...
So we can buy you
that bicycle you want.
Dont worry, okay?
Next month, I wont be
on the night shift anymore.
Okay?
Well get to sleep together again.
I wish we were rich
like Sofias family...
So we could always be together.
Aunt Trinas coming over...
In a few hours, okay?
Ugh, youre such a flirt.
Aw, come on...
I was just saying hi.
Anyway, heres the gossip!
Whats up?
Did you hear about the accident...
By the market in Arayat?
Oh my! Is that the one
with the video going around?
The woman who got
hit by the jeepney?
- Yikes!
- Exactly!
And heres the tea, okay?
They said before the
woman got hit, they saw her
Without a head.
Like, decapitated.
Its all there in the CCTV footage.
Wait, seriously?
How did that even happen?
Isnt there a superstition about that?
They say its a sign that
someones about to die.
Hey!
Cut it out, you guys.
You're giving me chills.
I saw something like
that on Facebook once.
Someone posted the same thing.
A doctor without a head in a photo.
I dont know if it was
real or just fake news.
Well, they say when
you see stuff like that
Youre supposed to slap the person.
Or warn them to stop the
bad omen from coming true.
You know, like those creepy premonitions.
But how are you supposed to slap them?
Theres no head!
You know what? Youre an idiot!
Youre messing with me.
Youre totally pranking me right now.
[chattering]
Oh my god, she got hit!
Oh my god!
You know what? I feel like its scripted.
Why would it be scripted?
Look, it seems so real.
See? Crazy, right?
You animals! No wonder
you never finish your work.
The sun's not even up yet...
And you're having gossip for breakfast!
Oh, Mr. Reyes!
Congrats!
Come on, everyone, lets
give it up for Mr. Miggy Reyes!
Congrats!
Thank you, sir.
But wait, sir
Whats the congratulations for?
Because it looks like you
finally finished your sales report!
Oh, that?
Its still in progress, sir.
Exactly!
Because you chose
gossip over work again.
Three weeks, and you're
still not done? Come on!
Should I just end
your life instead, huh?
Youre stressing me out!
Seriously, you're giving me a headache.
How many times
do I have to say it?
Hey there, miss.
Wanna grab a bite later?
Miggy, not today.
I have a ton of stuff to finish.
Why so cranky?
I rarely like someone,
but I like you.
Why you, of all people?
Youve already crushed
my dream of having kids.
If you werent this cute, I swear...
You think someone put a curse on him?
[chattering]
Miss Irene Advincula!
Oh, youre part of the gossip club now?
No wonder your performance tanked
this past week, huh?
You werent like this before.
Did those gossipmongers get to you?
Come on, get it together.
Goodbye, Irene.
Kriss...
Grace...
So, what are you trying to say?
Oh, so Im supposed
to be thankful instead?
It's not like that, sir.
That if I didnt do it, something
bad would happen to you.
Termination letter?
Sir!
Sir, please, dont do this.
Sir, I'm sorry!
Please, have mercy.
I'm the only one
supporting my mom, sir.
Im sorry. Sir, sorry.
Please.
Sorry, sir.
Sir?
Wait, what happened to him?
Call an ambulance!
Sir!
Sir, whats wrong?
Hes not breathing anymore, guys.
Theres no pulse anymore...
Answer me!
Hello?
Grace.
Grace, it's Sir Leo.
Sir LeoI saw him earlier...
Without a head.
Miggy, calm down.
I can't understand you.
He just suddenly collapsed, and then...
I think he had a heart
attack or something...
Miggy, breathe.
Take it easy.
Grace?
Grace?
Its your fault!
Sir, are you okay?
I'm good.
Just focus on driving.
Bro, whyd we take this route?
You're making such a long detour.
Sorry, sir.
I just want to make sure you get home safe.
Im kind of worried about you.
Why are you home so late, my son?
Have you eaten yet?
Alright, I'll whip up
some food for you, okay?
I already ate.
[Freeloader mom]
Hello, seorito!
I left some food for
you in the fridge, alright?
Just heat it up.
You might start nagging
me again if I don't.
Oh yeah, about the bills
Just send me the money
so I can pay them tomorrow.
I bet youll blame me again
If I dont get that paid.
I went out with my friends, by the way
Needed a break from your nagging.
Hey! Hey!
Are you even listening?
Hello?
You're so shameless!
Damn it!
Why are you home so late, my son?
Whos that, sweetheart?
Well, who else?
Well, my jerk of a kid.
Seriously? Its crazy late!
Come on, just pick it up!
If you dont pick up, they
might blow up your phone again!
Okay, okay.
Hello?
Whats your problem now?
Didnt I tell you I wasnt
coming home tonight?
Mom?
Mom?
Miggy?
Miggy, what happened?
Mom, I'm sorry.
Sorry for not being a good son to you.
If... If I'm always
being rude to you.
Mom, I'm sorry I cant give you grandkids.
Miggy, sweetheart.
- Are you okay?
- Yes...
We can talk about this, okay?
Mom, I'm scared.
Where are you, sweetheart?
- Mom, please forgive me.
- Stay there, okay?
Im coming home now.
Im coming home now, sweetheart.
Im coming home now.
Sweetheart, whats going on?
Antonio...
Antonio, I need to go home.
Come on, Antonio.
Please, Antonio.
Irene?
What happened to you?
Why are you home so early?
Is there an incident?
I dont know what is happening, Trina.
We were dismissed early because
something happened to Sir Leo.
Just calm down for a moment.
Why dont you just
quit your job instead?
So that you may
take a break for now?
If I could just do that freely,
but I can't give up.
Irene...
I told you before, just tell
me whatever you need...
I can lend you money,
that you and Nikka can use.
Tomorrow, quit your job already
And take care of
your daughter yourself.
Come on here...
Looks like there was a heated argument
between the mother and son, chief.
Spot anything off about this?
Seems like a suicide, chief.
Hey, whats that?
Whos that?
That's the victim's mother.
Shes refusing to go
to the hospital for now.
Lets give her some time to process.
Sir, theres something you need to see.
Over here.
Chief...
It's the same mark.
What does this mean?
Miggy, my child!
Miggy, my child!
Miggy, my child!
Oh god, Miggy!
Forgive mama, my child!
Mama loves you so
much, my dear child!
Mama loves you so much, sweetheart!
Rest now, Miggy.
My son!
Babe?
Babe, its Miggy!
Miggys gone, babe.
What?
What happened to Miggy?
Babe, please come home.
Please, I need you, babe.
Grace, whats going on?
I literally just got to the office, Grace.
Why are you asking me to go home?
Whats gotten into you?
Babe, please come home.
Stop being so dramatic.
Lets talk later, my
meetings about to start.
Ill call you back.
Joey!
Joey!
Joey!
Joey!
Grace?
Hello?
Grace? Grace?
Hello?
Grace?
Hello? Grace?
There she is, by the window!
Grace?
Grace?
Grace? Come here for a second...
Grace, are you okay?
Whats wrong, Ma'am Elya?
We just wanted to check if
everythings okay with you.
Did anything bad happen to you?
What do you mean?
You know Dianne, Gina's kid?
While you were
heading home from work...
The other night...
Uhm...
She said she saw you...
Without a head.
- What?
- Yeah, Grace
We all agreed...
It was best to warn you.
You never know...
Shameless gossips,
that's what you are!
How about you focus on your
husbands' junk and stay out of mine?
Get out of here, now!
Why dont you just drop dead?
Go to hell!
Go to hell!
Go to hell!
Go to hell!
Die!
Die!
Die!
Get out!
Go to hell! Die!
Step out, you coward!
Hey, bitch!
Get out here, now!
Come out here!
Joey! Joey!
Joey! Joey!
Jo...
Krissy, what's going on?
Check your emails!
Upper management
approved work-from-home.
Because of all the weird
stuff happening here.
Weird stuff?
What do you mean?
Irene, I dont want to
stay here any longer.
If I were you, Id start packing.
Im out of here.
Irene, I'm scared.
Sir Leo
Miggy
Miggy?
What happened to Miggy?
What if I'm next?
Grace, dont stress about it right now.
What matters now is
that we get out of here.
Miss Irene!
This afternoon
They found Maam Grace
dead in her house.
Chief
What do we do with
the victims' bodies?
The families are getting impatient.
They are already asking if
they can proceed with the burials.
Until were absolutely sure
what caused their deaths...
No one should touch the bodies.
Morado.
Any updates from forensics?
Sir, they didnt find any
bacteria or viral infection.
Its still a total mystery
how the bodies are
decomposing so quickly.
Plus, the victims all died
from different causes.
Chief, take a look at this.
What is this?
Three of the victims...
are employees of this company.
Look who I found.
Irene Advincula.
She's still one of the
active employees there.
And she was also
one of our witnesses
from that market accident, sir.
What do you think?
Could she be related with
what's been happening?
Mommy, whats going on?
Mommy, are you okay?
Sweetie, where did you get this?
They're my friends
from my dream, mommy.
They're really nice.
They told me they
live at the church.
Do you know...
have any idea about the strange
things going on these past few days?
Thats three deaths
at your office now.
Rumors say they were
seen headless before...
before they died.
Just like that woman...
Who died in the marketplace.
I cant think of anyone else
connected to these events.
Got any idea whats going on?
I swear, sir, I dont know
whats happening anymore.
Miggy and the others...
I dont know how
all of this happened.
Did you make this drawing?
Thats the Policarpios' church, right?
What makes you so sure?
Out of all the
churches around here...
Thats the only one
with that design, chief.
Alright, thanks.
Chief, I got the address of
the person you were looking for.
Miss Irene, well get going now.
Thanks for working with us on this.
You know where to
reach me if you need help.
Sir...
Sir, I'm really worried
about my kids safety.
Im begging youhelp us.
Dont worry.
A paranormal expert?
I thought you didnt
believe in that stuff?
Arent you freaked out
by whats going on?
It wouldnt hurt to give it a shot.
Hello? Anyone there?
Excuse me? Anybody home?
Yes?
This is Officer Clint
and Inspector Danny
from the local department unit.
Could we have a word
with Bonifacio Gomez?
Whats this about?
We were told you're familiar
with paranormal occurrences.
- Could we maybe...
- Were not accepting visitors right now.
We dont want to get
involved in your mess.
Come on, sir, were just
trying to be reasonable.
Its none of your business
if were being dramatic.
And youve got no rightyoure
just here knocking like some rando.
Thats right! You
cant tell us what to do!
Stay in your lane!
I dont care who you are...
You cant stop us!
You cant force us!
I dont have time
to argue with you.
Please. If you know
something, speak up.
Alright, sure.
Go ahead, make yourself at home.
Do you want any snacks?
Once word got around to me...
Thats when I realized.
That it was a terrifying curse.
As the legends go...
They say it all began
way back World War 2.
In a remote place
somewhere in Zambales.
Where Filipino prisoners were
beheaded by the Japanese.
A lot of those poor souls...
Are those children that
didnt even stand a chance.
One of the casualties was a local priest.
But before he died...
He sacrificed his very soul...
and made a deal with the devil.
He made a deadly pacthis
soul in exchange for a curse.
To get justice for the
children who were murdered.
The curse lived on.
Until death claimed
everyone in that camp.
Not a single Japanese soldier survived.
Nobody knows
exactly how, or why...
the curse refuses to die.
even to this day.
I wish I could help you...
but this is way beyond me.
Check this out.
The last time this
happened was in 1968.
A family from Tambobong...
was nearly wiped out
by the exact same curse.
That before they died....
They showed signs...
of their impending death.
Waitnearly?
Did someone make it out?
Yeah.
Francis Martinez.
Thats him in the photo.
Not sure how the
kid survived, though.
Francis Martinez?
Yeah, why?
Any idea where he might be?
Chief...
Father Francis Martinez.
He's the chief priest in Policarpio.
He was locked up for ten years.
But they let him go after...
the murder charges were dropped.
He killed his own sister, Louisa Martinez.
She was reported to have
been abused by their father.
Sweetie, is this the church
you saw in your dream?
Yes, mommy.
Mommy, are we going
to see my friends?
Later, sweetheart.
Mommy just needs
to pray first, okay?
Um... Father...
Father, just letting you know...
I might be out til morning.
My moms in the hospital right now.
Its all good, kiddo.
Here, kid. Take this.
That should help a bit
with the hospital expenses.
Dont worry about me,
I can handle myself.
Thanks a lot, Father.
Oh, by the way, father.
Theres this lady whos
been waiting inside the church.
Theyve been there
for quite some time now.
She says she really
needs to confess.
Its already late, kid.
My apologies, Father.
Shes been pleading nonstop.
They traveled from way out, Father.
In the name of the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
You may speak now, dear.
Good evening, Father.
The truth is...
I came here because I have
no idea what to do anymore.
Whats troubling you?
There was a woman at the market.
I saw her without a head.
And at that moment,
she died in an accident.
Days passed...
More people started dying...
Because of something
we cant explain.
Some of those who died
were people I cared about.
I really dont know what
to do anymore, Father.
Im sorry, dear.
I cant help you with that.
Father!
Father, please...
Help me and my daughter.
I still want her to live.
The curse is extremely dangerous, Irene.
It spreads like wildfire...
To anyone who carries
hatred and sorrow in their heart.
And in the persons own fear...
Follows death.
What should we
do to stop the curse?
The death of one...
Is better...
Than the death of many.
What are you trying to say, Father?
The curse, Irene, cannot live
Without the one who carries it.
A soul weighed down by sorrow and pain.
In that tormented soul...
the curse resides.
And that person... must die.
Havent you noticed, Irene?
Its like
youre the only one
death wont touch.
Theres no other way to
protect the people you love.
- Father...
- Forgive me, O Lord.
Irene!
Irene!
Irene!
Dont run from whats
meant to happen!
Give up now!
Irene!
Innocent people will die
if you keep running, Irene.
If you want your kid to live...
get her out of here
while you still can!
Do this for the greater good.
Irene!
May divine peace...
embrace your soul.
Sister?
Sir Danny!
Mommy, I'm scared.
My dear, you are strong, arent you?
Didnt you say you got this?
You can take care of yourself, right?
Yes, mommy.
Promise me, sweetheart.
Promise me youll grow up to
be strong and good like mommy.
Okay?
Yes, mommy.
Promise me that you'll live a
good life when you grow up.
Yes, mommy.
Do you trust me, sweetheart?
Go to sleep.
Go to sleep.
Go to sleep, my child.
Go to sleep.
Go to sleep.
Don't cry anymore.
Go to sleep.
Go to sleep.
Go to sleep, my child.
Boss!
Hey boss, it's Rex!
Rex!
Rex, get out of there!
Rex!
Rex!
What did you find?
The curse is still alive!
It saw me.
Rex!
- Rex!
- What?
What's going on, sir?
Am I going to die, sir?
Sir, please help me!
Don't give in to fear!
Quick, cover his eyes!
Cover his eyes!
What's going on?
Rex, what the hell is going on?
Why the hell is this happening?
- I dont know!
- Try to remember!
- I don't know!
- What's happening?
If Irene isnt the one
carrying the curse...
then who?
The kid...
What the hell happened to the kid?
What kid?
Please, leave us alone!
Let go of my child, please!
Mommy! There's a bike!
Mommy...
This place gives me the creeps.
Sir Danny, come on, where are you?
Why arent you picking up?
Miss Irene?
Huh?
Irene's single.
She has no husband and child.
What?
Are you really sure
about your visions, Rex?
Are you out of your mind?
What would I get out of this?
- Rex!
- Why would I even lie, huh?
Get a grip!
Sir, Nicks in trouble!
Nick!
The curse cannot live
Without the host who carries it.
Havent you noticed, Irene?
youre the only one death wont touch.
Where are you?
Paper! Get me some paper!
Hand me papernow!
Now! Quick!
Thats the one!
Look into that person.
Rex!
Rex!
Rex!
Stay calm.
Don't be afraid.
Run!
Boss, we still want to live.
Were done. Were staying out of this.
Fine.
Any details we dig
up about this person...
well pass it to you immediately.
Go home. Be with your loved ones.
What are you going to do with that?
No time for questions now.
Were running out of time.
Lets go.
Confirmed.
Its been two years already.
Her husband left her and
left with someone else.
Two months later...
Her daughter was
run over by a truck
while riding her bicycle.
How did she messed up your vision?
My vision is not the problem...
She distracted Irenes sanity.
Hold on...
Is she trying to pass
the curse to Irene?
Trina?
Can we talk?
We know youve been through a lot.
Who are you?
You dont get it!
You dont understand.
[chanting]
Trina, snap out of it.
Dont let the curse consume you.
I feel so bad for myself...
Yes!
Youre just wasting your breath.
Rex! Rex, stop!
- Let go of me!
- Calm down!
Trina...
Rex.
Rex!
Rex, whats going on with you?
Rex!
Rex!
Stop!
Stop it!
Wake up!
Wake up now! Wake up now!
Wake up!
Wake up!
Daddy!
What did you do to mommy?
Wake up! Get up now!
Daddy, what did you do to mommy?
- Daddy!
- Rex!
Rex!
Rex!
Rex!
Rex!
Enough, Rex!
Why did you do this to mommy?
Daddy!
Daddy!
Daddy...
Lets go join mommy...
Isnt this what you wanted?
Kill me now, daddy!
Rex!
Youre all going to die!
[sobbing]
Sit here next to me...
Come on, sit here with me...
Sit here beside me...
Just kill me already...
Rex?
Rex!
Rex!
Ali, look at this old dude.
He looks like a panda.
Hes all beaten up.
His face is all busted.
Geez, what happened to his face?
Hes probably a troublemaker.
That's why you kids should
never get into a fight, alright?
Yes, Sister.
Are you Sister Joanna Dizon?
Yes, thats me.
Someone has a gift for you.
Its for the children.
Ten million?
Whos it from?
He dont want to be named.
I hope you use it wisely.
Thank you so much.
Sisters!
Children!
Come here! Sisters! Oh my god!
Gods Grace is with us!
Thank you, Lord...
It's a blessing!
Thank you, Lord...
Thank you, Lord, for everything.
Thank you.
Ive done what you asked for.
You can now be at peace.
Theyre happy.
This is for you.
A little tip from the boss.
For your women.
Well kill them all!