Raya Martin’s Horror Thriller ‘Obosen’ Lands at Philippines’ Rein Entertainment as Studio Taps Quark Henares as Partner (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran· May 17, 2026 · 10:44 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 25 views

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Raya Martin is returning to feature filmmaking with 'Obosen,' a folkloric horror thriller developed by Philippines-based Rein Entertainment and set to be showcased at the Cannes Film Festival's Producer's Network. The film follows a policewoman investigating disappearances in a remote town where reality blurs with local mythology and political intrigue. Rein Entertainment is also welcoming Quark Henares as a new partner, bolstering its creative and strategic capabilities for local and international markets.

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▪Raya Martin's 'Obosen' is a folkloric horror thriller following a policewoman investigating disappearances in a remote Philippine town.
▪The project is being developed at Rein Entertainment and will be presented at the Cannes Film Festival's Producer's Network with support from the Film Development Council of the Philippines.
▪Quark Henares is joining Rein Entertainment as a partner, bringing experience from Amazon MGM Studios and a producing background that includes 'Leonor Will Never Die' and 'On the Job: The Missing 8'.

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Home Film Markets & Festivals May 17, 2026 3:44am PT Raya Martin’s Horror Thriller ‘Obosen’ Lands at Philippines’ Rein Entertainment as Studio Taps Quark Henares as Partner (EXCLUSIVE) By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest Twickenham Film Studios, Miller Team on New Insurance Referral Service for Producers (EXCLUSIVE) 2 hours ago Rome Kanda, Kuroki Hitomi, Banno Mari, Ahn Mika Lead Joshua Woodcock’s Japanese Drama ‘Ohenro’ (EXCLUSIVE) 3 hours ago New Tokyo Horror Festival Yami Sets November Debut (EXCLUSIVE) 4 hours ago See All Jilson Tiu/ Director Raya Martin is set to make his feature filmmaking comeback with “Obosen,” a folkloric horror thriller being developed at Philippines-based independent studio Rein Entertainment and headed to Cannes Film Festival‘s Producer’s…

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