Manananggal

Manananggal (Mah-nah-nahn-GAHL) is a piece inspired by a monster of the same name originating from Filipino folklore. The Manananggal is a vampiric creature that can detach its upper body from its lower torso and legs, hunting in the night for unsuspecting victims and feeding on their blood using its proboscis-like tongue. The monster not only feasts on the living but also on their unborn, prompting those pregnant to be hyper-vigilant during the night. This piece follows the Manananggal during one of its hunts as it flies through the night in search of prey.