With Kababalaghan VII now airing, this weekend is the perfect time to binge-watch the Kababalaghan series to immerse yourself in the tales that once haunted the nation. Hosted by Kabayan Noli de Castro, the iconic paranormal series continues to captivate millions of viewers with stories of restless spirits, haunted places, and unexplained supernatural events across the Philippines.
Let’s dive into these unforgettable episodes that continue to haunt our imaginations:
Tunnel (2016)
In Olongapo City, a quiet tunnel has become a site of terrifying encounters. Drivers have reported seeing a mysterious woman with a pale face and messy, oily hair who appears out of nowhere. Some say she stops their cars, while others feel her presence inside the vehicle with them, pushing them to sell their cars or avoid the tunnel completely.
Multo (2016)
After the devastation caused by super typhoon Yolanda in Tacloban City, locals have reported sightings of restless souls where some ask for help, while others frighten anyone who crosses their path. One jeepney has even become a favorite spot for these wandering spirits.
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Pasyalan ng Kababalaghan (2017)
The old Fort Stotsenburg Hospital in Clark Air Base, Pampanga is said to be one of the most haunted places on Earth. Once a United States Air Force facility, the now-abandoned building has become the site of strange and unsettling encounters. Security guards and visitors have reported eerie experiences and unexplained sights within its walls.
Kumpisal ng Mangkukulam (2017)
Alice, a church singer, has a past entwined with darkness and the supernatural. From a generational curse in her childhood to strange illnesses in her youth, her life became linked to unseen forces. As she grew older, her connection to the occult deepened, revealing powers that terrified those around her. When her life finally intersects with faith and exorcism, witnesses described a chilling battle between her and the spirits possessing her.
Misteryo ng Antigo (2017)
A veteran TV and radio host experienced unexplainable events in her own home, all linked to her former husband's obsession with collecting antique fertility figures called bulul, believed to bring luck. What began as a fascination with these ancient figures soon turned into unfortunate encounters that left her shaken.
Hiwaga sa Salamin (2019)
The fright begins with a mysterious mirror believed to bring luck. Unfortunately, it is hiding a dark secret, with strange and unseen entities surrounding it. The seemingly ordinary family heirloom holds an eerie presence that leaves a chilling mark on anyone who comes near.
Sumbalik (2019)
Two well-known healers in Siquijor face the terrifying consequences of curses and dark magic. The very practices they used to help their patients reportedly turned against them, leaving them haunted by forces they cannot control.
Sa Bahay ni Lola (2019)
In Cavite City, an abandoned house is said to be haunted by spirits that appear at night. Residents claim to see an old woman and a white lady wandering through its empty halls.
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Kababalaghan: Pagkagat ng Dilim, KBYN Halloween Special (2022)
In Bahay Kababalaghan, a family experienced terrifying encounters in their home, reportedly inhabited by a devilish old man and a sinister black lady. The next story, Babaeng Itim, featured creepy stories about a family disturbed by a black lady inside their own home. In Mapaglarong Kapre, a digital marketer recounted her terrifying close encounter with a Kapre for the last 12 years. Finally, Sapi documented the actual exorcism of an 18-year-old after she played Spirit of the Glass with her cousin.
Kababalaghan V: Pagkagat ng Dilim (2023)
In Haunted Condo, Prei began experiencing terrifying events when a doppelganger appeared in the condo where she was staying. After fainting during one encounter, she felt as if she had been transported back in time, witnessing a brutal murder from the past. Next, Regalo featured an abandoned resthouse in Rizal, originally given as a gift by a husband to his wife. When the wife fell ill and eventually passed away, it seemed she never truly left the house and stayed along with wandering spirits. In Kamay sa Dilim, two women shared there haunting encounter with an incubus, a violent entity that targets women while they sleep. They recalled how afternoon naps turned into nightmares with an entity touching their legs and hips while they slept.
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Kababalaghan VI: Pagkagat ng Dilim (2024)
Kababalaghan VI brought more scary stories, starting with Salamin, a cursed mirror owned by a woman in Rizal, revealed the restless spirits trapped within. She shattered the mirror believing she could end the curse, only to discover that the spirits had now found their way into darkness. Next, Lagusan, where CCTV footage captured a mysterious passenger alighting from a bus, only to vanish the moment it crossed the street. Lagim sa Block 25 ventures to a haunted housing project in Central Luzon, where families report terrifying encounters from spirits mimicking their loved ones to sightings of a black and white lady by a dead balete tree, each home hides its own haunting mystery.
Watch the full episode of Kababalaghan VII: Pagkagat ng Dilim on ABS-CBN News official YouTube channel, IWant, and IWantTFC.
—By Alyana Cabuhat De Guzman