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Kisapmata (1981)

psychological horror film directed by Mike de Leon

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The Chilling Story Behind ‘Kisapmata’ by Mike De Leon

Vic Silayan and Charo Santos portray the role of father and daughter in 'Kisapmata'

Classic Filipino cinema has become a recently found interest of mine, and ‘Kisapmata’ directed by Mike De Leon, sits at the top of my list of favorites. Never before have I immediately noticed the close attention to detail made behind the scenes for a movie. I went into this film not having heard of it before and with barely any knowledge of what to expect, yet I could already say, just a quarter into the film, that its intent as a psychological horror had already been succeeded from the very beginning.

A family dinner between the Carandangs and Manalansans

PHILIPPINE HORROR

Aside from romantic comedies, Filipinos have mastered a way of making a contribution to national cinema, which is through the Horror genre. Kisapmata was able to portray the thing that is scarier than ghosts, zombies, and vampires. And that is…people.

Not a single scene overstayed its welcome throughout the course of the film, and the intent behind such details quickly captured my attention and taste. Psychological movies are made to make you think and itch inside your brain for answers, and that is exactly what ‘Kisapmata’ or internationally known as ‘In Just The Wink of an Eye’ did. In most cases, we watch a thriller at the edge of our seats, painfully waiting for the end when all questions are finally answered. And that is one of the things that Mike De Leon did not follow–and maybe for the better and what made the 1981 film so good.

The script is admirable not completely for its dialogue, but for its non-verbal performances. ‘Kisapmata’ never allowed the audience to see what was exactly happening between Milagros Carandang and her father every night and what sins she was continuously repenting for every morning in front of Mother Mary. Instead, we were given suspenseful noir shots full of hints, where we as an audience were left with nothing to do but form and imagine an answer to our own questions.

Vic Silayan as Sgt. Diosdado in 'Kisapmata'

VIC SILAYAN

Solis and Silayan’s dynamic, playing as father and daughter in the film, is another aspect that made the experience so chilling. It would be wrong to say that Sgt. Diosdado or “Tang” would have been as successful of an antagonist as it became without the accompaniment of Vic Silayan’s performance. The heart-racing tension between Tang and the women around him made me grit my teeth out of the thoughts that wavered my mind of what could have been happening behind closed doors.

Milagros Carandang writing her dislike towards her father in a diary

HORRORS OF REALITY

What made me consider this movie as not just another Horror story is the true events that were used as inspiration. ‘Kisapmata’ was inspired by an incident that occurred on a January afternoon in 1961 at 1074 Zapote St., when former detective Pablo Cabading murdered his daughter and son-in-law.

On the year of its release in 1981, the film won a total of (8) eight Metro Manila Film Festival awards, and despite not causing a boom at the box office, was later critically acclaimed and presented at the 1982 Cannes Film Festival. Although the film garnered more than enough attention and praise during its time over four decades ago, I think the present Filipino and international society would enjoy a look into the suspense-filled Horror classic.

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by Isobelle Cruz, 28/05/2022

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Look at us—living together in fear.

Charito Solis and Charo Santos in Kisapmata (Blink) (1981) dir. by Mike de Leon

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inktober2019 No.10: I tried drawing Ms. Charito Solis, one of the premier actresses of the Philippines.

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Ang orihinal na Inang Reyna at primerong aktres, Charito Solis.

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フィリピンの優秀な女優さん「チャリト•ソリス」を描いてみました。

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Charito Solis Circa 1960s

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For a Filipina celebrity ahead of her time, she was gone too soon

Elvira Manahan was a society and fashion icon whose reputation remains unrivaled to this day. All that came to an end the day she was murdered on October 14, 1986—leaving behind a legacy of glamour and mystery.

Every generation has had its share of "It" girls. These icons were trendsetters when it came to fashion and lifestyle, and everyone who's anyone wanted to be like them; or even have just a whiff of their aura. Their legacies stand the test of time. They would eventually be known for years, decades beyond their lifetime. During the 1950s in the Philippines, one such "It" girl was Elvira Manahan. Her show-stopping moments and fashionable stunts could rival Bianca Jagger.

She was a fashion icon whose eccentricity, laughter and unpredictability made herself well-known in everyone she encountered. According to Nestor Torre, director and co-host of Elvira on the late-night TV talk show Two for the Road, "With her, an ordinary day turned out to be special; an adventure."

In the Philippine social landscape, no one has, or would ever, come close to being as fascinating a subject as her. She had "it." In Filipino terms, "may dating." There was just something about her that would draw anyone in. She was a combination of sosyal and wacky. When women were expected to be prim and proper, Elvira's vivaciousness attracted the attention of younger people, and different men gravitated to her—even though she was married. She aged gracefully, and she never let her age get the best of her when it came to living her life. She dared to be different.

Her first marriage was to Armando "Mandy" Eduque. During the war, they were to become a family as Elvira was pregnant with their son. The Eduques were hiding for a couple of days in a dugout they made in their yard when their dog kept on barking. Afraid that it would catch the attention of soldiers, Armando went out to take the dog away. Elvira heard a lot of shooting right after. Armando never returned. A few days later, Elvira found Armando's dead body on the street. This would lead to her having nightmares about the tragedy that she would wake up with self-inflicted scratches.

Elvira met the renowned OB-GYN, Dr. Constanino "Tito" Manahan, then got married to Tito that same year. They had two sons: Juan (Johnny) and Constantino Jr. (Bonggoy). Elvira was often teased about how their romance started because of how "the courtship began with her legs wide open!"

Amid the social conventions of her time, she wasn't afraid to be herself. She would laugh out loud at a time when this was considered uncouth. She was part of high society, and during her time, these elites looked down on people in show business. Yet, seemingly in Elvira's fashion, she still went on to be a part of that world, showcasing her acting chops, such as Director Ishmael Bernal's directorial debut, Pagdating sa Dulo, Charito Solis' Ang Pulubi, and Christian Espiritu's Alaga.

Elvira was invited by media tycoon Eugenio Lopez Jr to host Two for the Road alongside Joey Lardizabal; then, later on, Nestor Torre. People would wait until late in the night to watch her show because of her legendary outfits and accessories. The topics they discussed on the show went from serious to the unusual—fitting for the unpredictable host.

George Sison attacked the Marcoses for their excessive wealth and spending in a newspaper column during the pre-Martial Law days. When news about the scandalous recorded tape of the lovemaking between then-president Ferdinand Marcos and American starlet Dovie Beams became public, Elvira couldn't believe that it was the president, especially when she heard his screams during orgasm. She thought it could be Vic Pacia, the late comedian who used to mimic the president.

Imelda Marcos set up a meeting with Elvira and her friend, George Sison, probably hoping to save face. Imelda shared how there's no privacy in the palace because, in every room, there's a guard. Whenever she and Ferdinand would make love, he would scream. Elvira was finally convinced that it was the then-president that she heard on the tape.

Elvira Manahan also rubbed elbows with Bob Hope, Sammy Davis Jr., Marlon Brando, and Pat Boone. Much like those who were around her, these Hollywood celebrities were also drawn to her charm.

Elvira's favorite expressions seemed to foreshadow what will happen to her later in life. "I need that like a hole in the head" and "When I die, I'd like to go with a bang!" were her go-to phrases.

A young man named Jaime Balatbat came into her life as someone she always talked to. He was even assumed to be her lover. He would spend hours talking to her about his problems, which Elvira always listened to.

On October 14, 1986, the news of Elvira's death at the hands of Balatbat shocked the public. One morning, Balatbat went to the Manahan residence to get his commission from a real estate deal as he was with the real estate agent that negotiated the sale of the Manahan's Forbes Park home. Since it was still early in the morning, the maid offered him a seat, and some refreshments, then told him that Elvira wouldn't be up for a few more hours. The noticeably agitated Balatbat shot the maid, Margarita, then went around the house and shot the other helpers, Sheila and Estrella. The crazed realtor then went upstairs to demand funds from Elvira before killing her. He shot her, then bashed her head in using a dumbbell. Elvira would, later on, be found slumped on her worktable, bleeding. Much like her favorite expression, she was shot in the head. Sheila managed to crawl out of the gate to call a neighbor's maid's attention, who then notified the village security. Elvira, and the rest of the victims, were rushed to the Makati Medical Center. Elvira underwent brain surgery but died later on.

Balatbat's motive for killing Elvira is still sketchy. He already had a criminal record due to a near-fatal assault on a US embassy official. He was put to jail for the deaths of Elvira and her two helpers. He would eventually die in a prison fight two years later. Elvira's case was so prominent that it was brought up to the Supreme Court.

Elvira was a legendary socialite who was impossible to miss. Her eclectic style can get anyone's attention, her sharp wit made her a great conversationalist, and her electrifying personality drew anyone and everyone in—not to mention her infectious laugh that would radiate from every household's television.

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1984

Shake, Rattle & Roll

Directed by Emmanuel H. Borlaza Ishmael Bernal Peque Gallaga Produced by Dante G. Virata Ivo C. Quijano Mark C. Quijano Screenplay by Jose N. Carreon Amado Lacuesta Jr. Rosauro Dela Cruz Story by Jose N. Carreon Amado Lacuesta Jr. Rosauro Dela Cruz Starring Charito Solis William Martinez Janice de Belen Rey "PJ" Abellana Joel Torre Irma Alegre Emily Loren Arlene Muhlach Mon Alvir Peewee Quijano Lito Gruet Herbert Bautista Music by Jaime Fabregas Cinematography Ely R. Cruz Edited by Jess Navarro Distributed by Athena Productions Release date December 25, 1984 Country Philippines Language Filipino

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Bulaklak sa City Jail

Official movie poster Directed by Mario O'Hara Produced by Archie Cobarrubias Cherry Cobarrubias Written by Lualhati Bautista Story by Lualhati Bautista Starring Nora Aunor Gina Alajar Celia Rodriguez Zenaida Amador Music by Johnny Araojo Cinematography Johnny Araojo Edited by Efren Jarlego Distributed by Cherubim Films Release date December 25, 1984 Country The Philippines Language Filipino

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This Is My Country

Film poster Directed by Lino Brocka Produced by Véra Belmont Written by Jose F. Lacaba Starring Phillip Salvador Cinematography Conrado Baltazar Edited by Ike Jarlego Jr. Release date May 1984 (Cannes Film Festival) November 1985 (Philippines) Running time 108 minutes Country Philippines Language Filipino

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15 NegOcc cops get medals for arrest of 8 suspected rebels

#PHnews: 15 NegOcc cops get medals for arrest of 8 suspected rebels

BACOLOD CITY -- Fifteen personnel of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) have received the Philippine National Police (PNP) Medal of Merit for successful border control and checkpoint operations that led to the arrest of eight suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Escalante City.

Brig. Gen. Rene Pamuspusan, director of Police Regional Office (PRO) 6 (Western Visayas), together with Col. Romeo Baleros, police provincial director, bestowed the medals to the policemen during the “Pagkilala” awarding ceremony held at the Camp Alfredo Montelibano Sr. in this city on Monday.

The recipients were Lt. Col. Arnel Solis, Maj. Gil John Despi, Chief Master Sgt. Esperidion Canillo Jr., Master Sgt. Jester Minguez, Staff Sgts. John Candelario and Romel Aguilar, Corporals Eric Ignacio, Nelson Marino Jr., Ronilo Jabaybay, Ismael Mag-alasin Jr., Alberto de la Cruz Jr., Glend Mahinay, Demetrio Gruta Brillantes and Xander Barrios, and Patrolman Carl Mark Delfin.

They are assigned to the 3rd Platoon of the 1st Negros Occidental Provincial Mobile Force Company and the Escalante City Police Station.

Pamuspusan commended the recipients for their accomplishment during the operation in Barangay Jonob-Jonob on September 18 that also resulted in the recovery of assorted firearms and ammunition.

“By this noteworthy achievement, above-named police officers have earned credit and honor not only for themselves but also for the entire police organization,” the PRO-6 general orders for the awardees stated.

The eight suspects, who were found possessing firearms and improvised explosives, were allegedly part of the NPA’s Northern Negros Front - Komiteng Rehiyon Negros.

They were identified as Aiza Gamao, 32, an officer of Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay)-Negros; Clint Mangayon, 20; Kenneth Serondo, 19; Joel Guillero, 40; Leon Charito, 60; Buenvinido Ducay, 55; Jonathan Alcosiva, 21; and a 17-year-old male minor.

Baleros said the eight have been identified by former rebels as NPA members who were allegedly planning to disrupt the peace summit being held in Escalante City that week. (PNA)

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References:

* Philippine News Agency. "15 NegOcc cops get medals for arrest of 8 suspected rebels." Philippine News Agency. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1083903 (accessed October 23, 2019 at 03:54AM UTC+14).

* Philippine News Agency. "15 NegOcc cops get medals for arrest of 8 suspected rebels." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1083903 (archived).

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Alice Dixson is a Filipino actress, model and beauty queen. Her movies are Bobo Cop with Joey Marquez, Nagbabagang Luha with Gabby Concepcion, Si Malakas At Si Maganda with Vic Sotto, May Pulis Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay with Dolphy, My Other Woman with Christopher De Leon, Dyesebel with Richard Gomez, Papa’s Girl with Gary Valenciano, Love Ko Si Ma’am with Rene Requiestas, Kamay Ni Cain with Rudy Fernandez, Sinungaling Mong Puso with Aga Muhlach, Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol with Andrew E., Sa Isang Sulok Ng Pangarap with Ariel Rivera, Walang Matigas Na Tinapay Sa Mainit Na Kape with Fernando Poe Jr., and Silakbo with Cesar Montano, among others. Her famous role in television as a fairy princess Faye in Okay Ka Fairy Ko with Vic Sotto, Aiza Seguerra and Charito Solis.

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Karnal Review - Dark, Brutal and Beautiful

Karnal Review – Dark, Brutal and Beautiful

Here’s our quick Karnal movie review, which is currently part of ABS-CBN’s digital restoration initiative. The movie was directed by Marilou Diaz Abaya and stars Philip Salvador, Joel Torre and Charito Solis to name a few. Plot (Spoilers) *Writer’s Note: I was a bit pissed that the Wikipedia entry for Karnal didn’t contain a plot so I might as well make one Narcing (Salvador) returns to his…

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Just in case anyone forgot about the Golden Age of film and the impact that the Film Industry has made over the course of a decade or more.

Here are a list of Golden Age stars in the Philippines along with their titles and year of birth:

Alicia Vergel - 1927

Amalia Fuentes - 1940, Elizabeth Taylor of the Philippines or Philippines Movie Queen

Fernando Poe, jr - 1939, King of Philippine Movies or simply Da King

Bella Flores - 1929, The Iconic Villainess

Anita Linda - 1924

Eddie Garcia - 1929

Susan Roces - 1941

Paraluman - 1923

Luis Gonzalez - 1928

Romeo Vasquez - 1942

Tita Duran - 1929

Dolphy - 1928, King of Comedy

Gloria Romero - 1933

Charito Solis - 1935, Anna Magnani of the Philippines or the Meryl Streep of the Philippines

Marlene Dauden - 1941 (she looks a bit like Vivien Leigh if you want to know what she looked like)

Nida Blanca - 1936

Lolita Rodriguez - 1935

Zaldy Zhornack - 1937

Pancho Magalona - 1921

Rosa Rosal - 1931, Original Femme Fatal of Philippine Cinema

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Charito Solis and Maricel Soriano Mother Dear ....she's easy to remember, impossible to forget Directed By: Lino Brocka

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Fans ni Nora Aunor, nag-aalburoto sa pagkapanalo ni Jaclyn Jose sa Cannes International Film Festival

Nora Aunor & Jaclyn Jose Nag-aalburoto ang mga Noranian dahil si Jaclyn Jose ang kauna-unahang Pinoy actress na nakapag-uwi ng Best Actress award mula sa Cannes International Film Festival. Matagal na kasing inaasam-asam ni Nora Aunor na masungkit niya ang naturang award, na sa ilang...

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