Aswang (2011 film)  Aswang is a 2011 Filipino action horror thriller film based on the Filipino mythical creature that is a shapeshifting monster usually possessing a combination of the traits of either a vampire, a ghoul, a witch, or different species. The film is directed and co-written by Jerrold Tarog. It stars Lovi Poe, Paulo Avelino, Albie Casiño, Jillian Ward, Marc Abaya and Niña Jose. The film is a remake of Peque Gallaga's 1992 film of the same name. The film features a type of aswang called "Abwak". It can transform from human to a raven-like creature that could fly and move underground as it stalks its victim. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, praising its cinematography and narrative, particularly Lovi Poe's performance. Gabriel and Ahnia are on the run from a trio of hitmen who killed their family. The kids attempt to go to their relatives' place to seek help but get lost along the way. They arrive at the wrong town, one that is being constantly attacked by unknown creatures. During one such attack, they are saved by Hasmin, the resident of a local private plantation in the outskirts of town. She takes the kids to her blind elderly friend and foster mother, Guada, who explains to them what the creatures are. The creatures are called Abuwaks - a type of aswang that look like normal humans but can burrow underground to attack and transform into raven-like birds. It is later explained that the town's corrupt mayor and the Abuwaks have an agreement of sorts wherein the abuwaks pay him money in exchange for keeping the town underdeveloped and misinformed. The three hired killers, Gido, Queenie and Daniel, arrive at the same town later on to finish their job. Daniel, a reluctant member due to his family being held hostage by their boss Eddie, meets Hasmin, who he tends to run into from time to time. With the killers finding them, Hasmin decides to slip the kids into the plantation to avoid capture. However, the plantation turns out to be the nest of the Abuwaks, and Hasmin is one of them although she is benevolent towards humans and defiant of her heritage. The hired killers then track the kids to the plantation and infiltrate the place. Queenie is able to find Gabriel and Ahnia, but she is caught and tortured by the Abuwaks while the kids escape. Hasmin is forced by their leader Moises to eat Queenie alive but she instead breaks her neck in defiance.