
Captive(2012)
A dozen foreigners are kidnapped by a terrorist group in the Philippines.


“A secret world... Where freedom is obedience and authority is violence.”
Sid Lucero, a 21-year old pre-Med student, is an aspiring neophyte of the Alpha Kappa Omega fraternity. Over a six-month initiation period, he and six other neophytes are subjected to severe physical and psychological torture in and outside the fraternity house.

Mark Gil
Sid Lucero

Sandy Andolong
Tina
Ward Luarca
Pacoy Ledesma

Noel Trinidad
Santi Santillan
Ricky Sandico
Ronnie Roxas, Jr.

Bing Pimentel
Mariel

Charito Solis
Arni's Mother

Chanda Romero
Jenny Estrada

Johnny Delgado
Frat Doctor
Dang Cecilio
Pearl
Batch '81 is a drama, thriller film released in 1982 exploring themes of philippines, hazing, cross dressing, torture, violent death, intimidation. Directed by Mike de Leon, it stars Mark Gil, Sandy Andolong, Ward Luarca. Sid Lucero, a 21-year old pre-Med student, is an aspiring neophyte of the Alpha Kappa Omega fraternity. Over a six-month initiation period, he and six other neophytes are subjected to severe physical and psychological torture in and outside the fraternity house.
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