KISAPMATA

MY ALL TIME FAVE FILIPINO FILM

KISAPMATA a 1981 classic film is definitely Mike De Leon's masterpiece. I saw this film almost 10 years ago at cinema one and still cant forget it. The story revolves around Vic Silayan,as a retired police sergeant with an unusual stranglehold over wife (Charito Solis) and daughter (Charo Santos). His enclosed world is threatened when Santos finds herself pregnant, and forced to marry a young man (Jay Ilagan). Silayan attempts to extend his influence over his son-in-law, who resists. The superb acting by the late Vic Silayan and Charito Solis complimented this brilliant film.The plot in itself was so intriguing enough coupled by the haunting & claustrophobic atmosphere of the setting made me instantly fell in love with this film. I remember when i was watching it, my mind was reeling with excitement as the simple tale turns nightmarish in the end.

I hope Mike Deleon will release this perfect movie on DVD ASAP!