The Manananggal

The Manananggal is portrayed as frightening, frequently grotesque, typically presented as a female entity, and constantly possessing the ability to detach its upper torso, with its intestines trailing and unfurling enormous bat-like wings to soar into the night, hunting for its prey.

It is rumored that the Manananggal has a preference for targeting slumbering, expectant women, employing an elongated proboscis-like tongue to extract fetuses or the blood of individuals in a state of repose.

But, is it believable? Listen now.