3.5/5 stars Our worst pandemic-fuelled fears and insecurities are brought to life in Rabid, director Erik Matti's new four-part horror anthology. After premiering theatrically in the Philippines, this darkly comic compendium of terror, produced at the height of the country's coronavirus lockdown, debuts internationally on Netflix, now repurposed as a limited series. Matti and regular writing partner Michiko Yamamoto explore.
Filipino limited series Rabid updates horror archetypes for the pandemic age. Director Erik Matti and screenwriting partner Michiko Yamamoto create a mix of horror, comedy and social commentary.