Draft:The Marianas Web

The Mariana's Web
The Mariana's Web
Directed by	Marco Calvise
Written by	Marco Calvise; Andrea Cavaletto; Ruben Maria Soriquez
Produced by	Soong Willy; Marco Calvise; Ruben Maria Soriquez
Starring	Ruben Maria Soriquez, Alexa Ocampo
Cinematography	Paolo Bertola; Eugenio Cinti Luciani
Edited by	Paolo Bertola; John Tan
Music by	Gianfranco Marongiu; Enrico Sabena
Production; company	See Thru Pictures
Distributed by	Crystalsky Multimedia
Release date	October 15, 2025 (Philippines);
Country	Philippines / Italy
Language	Filipino / English

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The Marianas Web is a sci-fi horror film that warns of digital obsession in an era of online connection and virtual realities. The story navigates themes of loneliness, desire, virtual seduction and the darker side of technology, blending Philippine and Italian cinematic styles.^[7]^[8]^[9]

The film was released in the Philippines on October 15, 2025, and is scheduled to roll out in Italy, India and other territories. It has been described as a “slow-burn” psychological horror and has drawn attention for its commentary on artificial intelligence, virtual love-affairs and the perils of digital detachment.^[10]^[11]^[12]

Ruben Maria Soriquez, an Italian-Filipino actor-director, is featured as a key actor and co-writer in the film; Alexa Ocampo also stars alongside him. The project is part of a cross-cultural collaboration linking Filipino and Italian filmmaking practice.^[13]^[14]^[15]

^ "Why John Rey Malto became a talent supplier: 'I always want to keep them safe'". ABS-CBN Entertainment. May 26, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
^ "John Rey Malto's journey as talent manager". The Manila Times. July 18, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
^ "John Rey Malto talks about his journey as talent manager and gets inspiration from his artists". LionhearTV. May 27, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
^ "The Mariana's Web review: When AI turns nasty". Daily Tribune. 8 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
^ "'Mariana's Web' ipapalabas sa Italy". Philippine Star. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
^ "Ruben Soriquez falls for digital demon in 'The Mariana's Web'". Malaya Business Insight. 9 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
^ "The Mariana's Web review: When AI turns nasty". Daily Tribune. Concept News Central. 8 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025. The film is a slow-burn sci-fi horror that examines the perils of artificial intelligence and humanity's growing dependence on technology.
^ "'Mariana's Web' ipapalabas sa Italy". Philippine Star (in Tagalog). Philstar Global Corp. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025. The film is an unconventional sci-fi horror thriller about the dangers of modern technology and spending too much time in the virtual world.
^ "Ruben Soriquez falls for digital demon in 'The Mariana's Web'". Malaya Business Insight. 9 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025. Explores the dark intersection of artificial intelligence, virtual relationships, and the human psyche.
^ "'The Marianas Web' review: When AI turns nasty". Daily Tribune. 8 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025. "The Marianas Web is a slow burn kind of motion picture …"
^ "Mariana's Web… ipapalabas sa Italy". Pang-Masa / Philippine Star. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025. "Artificial intelligence is changing our world … The film is about the danger of our modern technology, the peril of spending too much time in the virtual space … according to Ruben."
^ "Ruben Soriquez falls for digital demon in 'The Marianas Web'". Malaya Business Insight. 13 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025. "Following its theatrical release in the Philippines on October 15, 'The Mariana's Web' is scheduled for release in Italy, India, and other international markets."
^ "Ruben Soriquez falls for digital demon in 'The Mariana's Web'". Malaya Business Insight. 9 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025. Italian-Filipino actor-director Ruben Maria Soriquez stars in the film and also serves as one of its writers, continuing his cross-cultural collaborations in Philippine cinema.
^ "'Mariana's Web' ipapalabas sa Italy". Philippine Star. Philstar Global Corp. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025. The film features Ruben Maria Soriquez and Alexa Ocampo in lead roles, directed by Marco Calvise in a collaboration between Filipino and Italian filmmakers.
^ "Ruben Maria Soriquez – Director/Actor/Producer". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 6 November 2025. Profile of Ruben Maria Soriquez, Italian-Filipino actor, director, and producer, credited as co-writer and lead performer in *The Mariana's Web*.

[1] "Why John Rey Malto became a talent supplier: 'I always want to keep them safe'". ABS-CBN Entertainment. May 26, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025.

[2] "John Rey Malto's journey as talent manager". The Manila Times. July 18, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025.

[3] "John Rey Malto talks about his journey as talent manager and gets inspiration from his artists". LionhearTV. May 27, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025.

[4] "The Mariana's Web review: When AI turns nasty". Daily Tribune. 8 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.

[5] "'Mariana's Web' ipapalabas sa Italy". Philippine Star. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.

[6] "Ruben Soriquez falls for digital demon in 'The Mariana's Web'". Malaya Business Insight. 9 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.

[7] "The Mariana's Web review: When AI turns nasty". Daily Tribune. Concept News Central. 8 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025. The film is a slow-burn sci-fi horror that examines the perils of artificial intelligence and humanity's growing dependence on technology.

[8] "'Mariana's Web' ipapalabas sa Italy". Philippine Star (in Tagalog). Philstar Global Corp. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025. The film is an unconventional sci-fi horror thriller about the dangers of modern technology and spending too much time in the virtual world.

[9] "Ruben Soriquez falls for digital demon in 'The Mariana's Web'". Malaya Business Insight. 9 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025. Explores the dark intersection of artificial intelligence, virtual relationships, and the human psyche.

[10] "'The Marianas Web' review: When AI turns nasty". Daily Tribune. 8 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025. "The Marianas Web is a slow burn kind of motion picture …"

[11] "Mariana's Web… ipapalabas sa Italy". Pang-Masa / Philippine Star. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025. "Artificial intelligence is changing our world … The film is about the danger of our modern technology, the peril of spending too much time in the virtual space … according to Ruben."

[12] "Ruben Soriquez falls for digital demon in 'The Marianas Web'". Malaya Business Insight. 13 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025. "Following its theatrical release in the Philippines on October 15, 'The Mariana's Web' is scheduled for release in Italy, India, and other international markets."

[13] "Ruben Soriquez falls for digital demon in 'The Mariana's Web'". Malaya Business Insight. 9 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025. Italian-Filipino actor-director Ruben Maria Soriquez stars in the film and also serves as one of its writers, continuing his cross-cultural collaborations in Philippine cinema.

[14] "'Mariana's Web' ipapalabas sa Italy". Philippine Star. Philstar Global Corp. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025. The film features Ruben Maria Soriquez and Alexa Ocampo in lead roles, directed by Marco Calvise in a collaboration between Filipino and Italian filmmakers.

[15] "Ruben Maria Soriquez – Director/Actor/Producer". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 6 November 2025. Profile of Ruben Maria Soriquez, Italian-Filipino actor, director, and producer, credited as co-writer and lead performer in *The Mariana's Web*.

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