Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Mark A. Reyes
Starring	Jose Manalo Wally Bayola Paolo Ballesteros
Production companies	APT Entertainment M-Zet Productions
Distributed by	GMA Pictures
Release date	November 22, 2017 (2017-11-22)
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino
Budget	₱70million
Box office	₱70 million[citation needed]

Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies is a 2017 Filipino zombie comedy film directed by Mark A. Reyes, starring Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, and Paolo Ballesteros.^[1] It is a spin-off film of the Kalyeserye segment of Eat Bulaga!, a Philippine variety show. The film's name is a play on the title of the 2016 South Korean film Train to Busan and the 2009 tower defense game Plants vs. Zombies. It is under the production of M-Zet Productions, to be part of APT Entertainment, and was released in Philippine cinemas on November 22, 2017. The movie was distributed by GMA Network.^[2]

Synopsis

As Charmaine, daughter of both Alden and Yaya Dub grows up, she experiences a nightmare involving her mother turned into an infected zombie. Her grandparents, the Lolas reassure their grandchild and promise a trip for her. A few days later, they join a tour group to go in a beach. As they rest in a gas station, a zombie attacks the employees of the station. The infection spreads, killing and infecting civilians. They board the bus, alongside others to escape the area. Their survival resides in the knowledge of a kid about zombie types, and how to counter them. They do everything to survive until they reach a safe zone.

Cast

Main cast

• Jose Manalo as Lola Tinidora Zobeyala - "The Liberated and Free-Spirited Lola"
• Wally Bayola as Lola Nidora Esperanza Zobeyala vda. de Explorer - "The Traditional and Conservative Lola"
• Paolo Ballesteros as Lola Tidora Zobeyala - "The Fashionated Lola"

Supporting cast

• Ryzza Mae Dizon as Marcelina "Marcy" Dimacuycoy - "The Zombie Expert". She is the one who has knowledge about the zombies. She also describes the type of zombies: the Walkers (normal walking zombie), the Sleepers (slumbering zombies, awakening when loud noise was heard) and the Runners (fast-moving zombies).
• Caprice Cayetano as Charmaine Nidora Richards - "The Importunate Great-Granddaughter". An unfortunate but lovable granddaughter of the Lolas. Alden and Yaya Dub's daughter.
• Angelika de la Cruz as Madam Evangeline "Eva" Flores - "The Artistic Woman". A selfish, wealthy aristocrat who is desperate not to be infected.
• Lovely Abella as Abegail "Abe" Salazar - "The Bitter Ex-Girlfriend". Later, she will have deep feelings for Jordan.
• Taki of Faky as Irish "Rish" del Rosario - She is Aladin's secret girlfriend even though she has strict parents.
• Kenneth Medrano as Aladin Galvez - "The Secret Boyfriend". He is Irish's secret boyfriend.
• Miggy Tolentino as William "Will" Robles - The Social Media Addict".
• Shaira Diaz as Catherine "Cath" Lacerna - "The Adventurous Rocker Chick".

Extended cast

• Arthur Solinap as Jordan - "The Broken-Hearted Driver". An honest and protective driver. He has feelings for Abe.
• Rochelle Pangilinan-Solinap as Ivy - the zumba dancer friend of Lola Nidora.
• Archie Adamos as Loid - is a prisoner who helps the lolas and people in the bus.
• Jhayvot Galang as Melo - the friend of Cath and Will.
• Bernardo's - Tidora's henchmen
• Rogelio's - Nidora's henchmen
• Quando's - Tinidora's henchmen

Special participation

• Al Tantay as Incharge officer at a checkpoint
• Joshua Zamora as Greg - husband of Eva
• Niño Muhlach as Customer man - the very first one to transform as a zombie who ate an infected crispy pata.
• Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza as Charmaine's Father and Mother (voice only)

Production

The principal photography of Trip Ubusan took 30 days and the production studio behind the film, APT Entertainment had to adjust the filming schedule to accommodate actors Paolo Ballesteros, Wally Bayola, and Jose Manalo's busy schedule. The film was reportedly inspired from the Korean horror film Train to Busan and described as a horror comedy film but it was advertised as featuring aspects of soap opera or drama.^[2]

Release

Trip Ubusan opened on November 22, 2017 in almost 200 cinemas nationwide.^{[3][better source needed]} The film had box office gross of more than ₱70 million.^[4]

Reception

Trip Ubusan received an A rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board. It received rather positive reviews.^[5][6][7] A review for Rappler, however, found that "The film itself is as muddled as its title, with Reyes switching from comedy to romance to action to horror in the crudest of ways."^[8]