The protagonist’s dual existence as human/monster, mortal/immortal, or victim/magician reflects posthumanist themes. Their interactions with Saturnino may challenge rigid binaries between good and evil, self and other, highlighting identity as a fluid construct.
His bond with friends like Cristine remains a central point of drama as they get pulled into his strange new world.
For the curious outsider, it is a terrifying piece of anthropology. For the serious Mangkukulam , it is the final teacher. For the rest of us? It is best left to the shadows where it belongs.
