Remington and the Curse of the Zombadings

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Young Remington, played by Andre Salazar, had a peculiar habit of taunting gay men with the derogatory term "Bakla!" during his formative years. However, an unexpected encounter with Pops, a grieving drag queen (Roderick Paulate), at a cemetery would forever alter the trajectory of his life. Remington's provocation elicited a chilling prophecy from Pops: that on his 21st birthday, Remington would be transformed into the very thing he had previously reviled.

Years later, a series of gruesome murders targeting gay men rocks the small town of Lucban, leaving its residents in a state of utter bewilderment. As the authorities, including Remington's mother Fe (Janice de Belen) and her colleague Mimi (Angelica Kanapi), struggle to unravel the mystery, a 20-year-old Remington (Martin Escudero) finds himself at the center of a sinister web of events.

While exploring a crime scene with curious onlookers, Remington crosses paths with Hannah Montano (Lauren Young), who has recently returned to her hometown. Despite his initial attempts to connect with her, Hannah is repelled by Remington's advances after discovering his true identity through his best friend Jigs (Kerbie Zamora).

As the days unfold, strange occurrences beset Remington. During a lively street basketball game with friends, he becomes fixated on an enigmatic, pink scarf-shaped aura that taunts his surroundings before suddenly disappearing. Later, while trying to win Hannah's affections by volunteering to paint her newly renovated home alongside Jigs, Remington is met with yet another rebuff after revealing his past transgressions, including the mocking of her late father for being gay. This revelation earns him the ire of Hannah's grieving mother, Mrs. Montano (Eugene Domingo).

That fateful night, a traumatic dream haunts Remington, in which he and Jigs are beset by a menacing figure wielding a razor while bathing outdoors. Upon waking, he discovers his legs covered in cuts and his body hair gone, replaced with smooth skin. His father Ed (John Regala) notices the change during a drinking session with his homophobic friends Suarez (Daniel Fernando) and Serge (Leandro Baldemor), proudly proclaiming that his son has become a "real man" destined to pursue women.

As the gruesome homicides in the barrio continue to plague the community, Remington confides in his mother about a recurring dream that has left him feeling uneasy. In an effort to help her understand the vivid visions, he attempts to identify potential suspects and put her mind at ease. However, their conversation takes a poignant turn when his mother expresses concern about Remington's apparent reluctance to pursue higher education in Manila, prompting him to confront his true desires and aspirations.

As the night wears on, another brutal murder rocks the beauty parlor scene, and Remington is once again transported to a surreal realm. This time, he finds himself mistakenly boarding a tricycle thought to be Jigs', only to discover that the driver bears an unsettling resemblance to the enigmatic figure who appeared in his initial dream. The driver's eerie presence leads Remington to a secluded clearing deep in the forest, where he is subjected to a cruel and humiliating paddling session, culminating in the painful extraction of his tongue.

As Remington awakens from this disturbing episode, he begins to notice an unsettling transformation taking place within himself. His behavior has changed, and he finds himself suddenly fluent in the language of the gay community. This development sends shockwaves through his relationships with Hannah and her mother, who are left struggling to comprehend the new Remington.

As the curse continues to exert its influence, Remington's mannerisms become increasingly effeminate, and his sartorial preferences undergo a striking metamorphosis. Simultaneously, he finds himself developing feelings for his long-time friend Jigs, who eventually attempts to seduce him but is deterred by the tragic fate that has befallen many of their gay acquaintances.

In an effort to regain control over his life and identity, Remington seeks guidance from Georgia (Nar Cabico), a wise and seasoned individual with experience in navigating the complexities of the gay world. As he embarks on this journey of self-discovery, Remington must confront the dark forces driving these transformations and find a way to reconcile his changing sense of self with his desire to remain true to who he is.

As Remington (Marian Rivera) and his companions, Hannah and Jigs, follow the cryptic guidance of an albularyo (Marian Rivera), they lead them on a quest to confront Pops, the enigmatic drag queen who unwittingly unleashed a curse upon Remington during his formative years. Upon arriving at Pops' opulent mansion, they find him initially reluctant to acknowledge any involvement in Remington's plight. However, a poignant confrontation unfolds when Remington stumbles upon a portrait of a gay man in Pops' lavish abode, prompting him to address Pops with an affectionate yet jarring term - "Bakla!" - which sparks a chain reaction of memories and emotions within the aging diva.

Seething with indignation, Pops corroborates Remington's accusations, confessing that he indeed placed the curse upon the young man. Though Pops has lost the knowledge on how to lift the curse, he proposes an unconventional solution: conduct a séance to communicate with the mystical entities that haunt Remington's subconscious. As they embark on this unorthodox journey, the mysterious men manifest before them, revealing a startling revelation - the only means for Remington to break free from the curse is to find a purely heterosexual man willing to surrender his heterosexuality and take its place.

With the trio, Pops, and his page boy venturing into town in search of potential replacements, they unwittingly stumble upon their nemesis: Suarez, Remington's godfather, who wields a "gaydar" gun capable of tracking down their every move. The consequences prove devastating as Suarez takes Pops' life, sending the trio fleeing from the carnage. In response to this senseless loss, the pager boy conjures forth the spirits of slain drag queens, including his beloved master, as well as other murdered performers, reanimating them as an army of zombies hell-bent on exacting revenge upon the living.

As time ticks away, Remington, Hannah, and Jigs converge upon a birthday celebration, where they implore their friends to consider taking the curse in Remington's place. However, none are willing to shoulder this burden, prompting Remington to reluctantly accept his fate. It takes Hannah's sharp words of wisdom to snap him out of his despair, reminding him that genuine gay men continue to defy oppression and societal stigma, and that he has the power to resist the curse without sacrificing his true identity.

As the apocalyptic chaos engulfs the town, Remington finds himself face to face with his estranged father, who intervenes on behalf of his son, deflecting Suarez's gunfire and inadvertently triggering a chain reaction that ultimately seals the fate of both Serge and Suarez. The unexpected twist unfolds as the father proudly proclaims his son's heterosexuality, momentarily silencing the gaydar gun. In the midst of the pandemonium, Serge meets his untimely demise at the hands of the undead, prompting an outpouring of grief from Suarez, who cradles his fallen comrade. The poignant display is brief but powerful enough to reactivate the gaydar gun, which exacts a deadly retribution upon Suarez.

In a desperate bid to reverse the curse, Remington implores his skeptical father to comprehend the gravity of their situation and the need for urgent action. Reluctantly, yet with a willingness to make amends, the elder agrees to take his son's place, sacrificing his own heterosexuality in order to break the curse mere minutes before its deadline.

As the clock strikes midnight, Lucban returns to its usual rhythm. Remington sets his sights on leaving the town to pursue his studies in Manila, while Hannah finally realizes her dream of establishing a dormitory as a thriving business venture. Meanwhile, Serge and Suarez are laid to rest side by side, their memories serving as a poignant reminder of the devastating consequences of unchecked prejudice. The "zombadings" find new purpose in life, transforming their former affliction into a peculiar yet charming hat shop in an undisclosed location.

In a heartwarming turn of events, Remington's father – now openly embracing his newfound sexuality – finds joy and contentment in his new life with his wife, sharing moments of tender intimacy as they stroll hand in hand. The film concludes on a note of hope and acceptance, as another tricycle arrives in Lucban, carrying a handsome gay man who is met with a mixture of surprise and admiration by the townspeople.

The credits roll to the tune of a vibrant Bollywood-inspired dance number, featuring Remington's father (John Regala) as the star attraction, bringing joy and laughter to all who bear witness to his radiant performance.