`SIGAW sa HATINGGABI' Gala Night - 23OCT2014

Romy Suzara's `Sigaw sa Hatinggabi' had its world premiere 23 October 2014 at Cinema 1 of SM North EDSA. The film competes in the Sineng Pambansa Horror Film Festival 2014, and will have its regular run from 29 October - 04 November.

 

It's almost Halloween! Prime yourself up by watching films from the FDCP Horrorfest!!

Meet my new friends from the FDCP Horrorfest. They don't talk much, but they make fun company.

After last year's `Tinik', Direk Romy Suzara returns in 2014 with `Sigaw sa Hatinggabi'!

Direk Romy Suzara with an actor/blogger

A visitor begs for free passes to the showing of `Sigaw sa Hatinggabi'

`You think YOUR day was bad? Try walking around with a knife in your head'!

Direk Romy Suzara inspects the red carpet proceedings at the premiere of his film `Sigaw sa Hatinggabi'.

BLOGGERS INC. : Jude Bautista, Jonathan Ang, myself, and Bernard Santos



FHM girl China Roces stars in `Sigaw sa Hatinggabi'

Direk Romy Suzara and part of the female cast

With FHM babe China Roces at the premiere of `Sigaw sa Hatinggabi'

Mavi Lozano stars in `Sigaw sa Hatinggabi'.
Mavi is also the vocalist of Cygnet, a Filipino Blues Rock funk band formed in 2012

Mavi Lozano

Arnold Reyes, who stars in `Bacao' (also for the FDCP Horrorfest), shows his support for all the film entries.

Direk Romy Suzara and David Karell, with the little monsters

`Sigaw sa Hatinggabi' introduces David Karell, who is also one of the newest members of `Masculados'

Friends in the industry: Direk Carlo Maceda, Direk Ronald Rafer, and Publicist Mell Navarro

Sino to `ka mo? Yes, it's prolific singer/songwriter Lito Camo, who wrote hit songs like `Spaghetti Song', `Bulaklak', `Boom Tarat Tarat', and `Otso-otso'.

If his face looks familiar, it's because he is the son of Dennis Roldan. That's Paulo Gumabao.
He is also into acting, having recently starred in the indie-film `Firefighter'

Pahinga muna. Who has the scariest face?

International Film & TV Actor/Producer/Director/TV Host/Singer/Musician/Christian/Filipino Martial Artist Alvin Anson (brother of Boots Anson-Roa) is part of the cast of `Sigaw sa Hatinggabi'

Introduction of Cast & Crew by Quintin Cu-Injieng, head of the FDCP Media Desk (son of Philip Cu-Injieng)

 

Opening Speech by Direk Romy Suzara

Meet the Cast of `Sigaw sa Hatinggabi'. That's Hero Bautista, 2nd from Left.

Guys and Gals of `Sigaw sa Hatinggabi', with Direk Romy Suzara

Cast of `Sigaw sa Hatinggabi'

The lovely ladies of `Sigaw sa Hatinggabi' with Direk Romy Suzara

Direk Romy Suzara with the guys of `Sigaw sa Hatinggabi'

Kasama sa cast si...kwan....si.... Richard Quan!

The Living mingle with the Undead

Cast, Crew, and Zombies

Blending in with the cast and crew.

Watch the regular run of `Sigaw sa Hatinggabi' from 29 Oct - 04 Nov!

Mapapasigaw ka sa `Sigaw sa Hatinggabi'!

Thorn among the roses

Direk Romy and Cast

Actor/Model Juancho Trivino (Teen Gen / Bubble Gang / Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir)



Versatile international actress (Mammoth, Graceland, Ang Misis ni Meyor) Marife Necesito



Take Two with Marife Necesito

Interview with Paloma and Marga Yabes

`Sigaw sa Hatinggabi' lead actress Regine Angeles

Cast member Kervin Rivas

Cast Member Marga Yabes



The legendary director Romy Suzara

From www.philstar.com

Suzara’s Sigaw sa Hatinggabi at Sineng Pambansa Horror Plus Film Festival

(The Philippine Star) | Updated October 13, 2014 - 12:00am

Director Romy Suzara (leftmost) with stars Vangie Labalan, Richard Quan and Hero Bautista

 

MANILA, Philippines - Presented by the Film Development Council of the Philippines in partnership with SM Cinema, director Romy Suzara’s newest film Sigaw sa Hatinggabi will premiere on Oct. 29 at this year’s Sineng Pambansa Horror Plus Film Festival. The filmfest will run until Nov. 4 at all SM Cinema branches nationwide at regular admission prices.

 

The first-ever Horror Plus Filmfest will feature films that are horror — and more. Alongside direk Romy’s Sigaw sa Hatinggabi, the films participating in the festival include T’yanak by co-directors Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes; Bacao by director Edgardo Vinarao; and Hukluban by director Gil Portes. Crafted by veteran directors, all four films feature a unique mix of various film genres with traditional horror and also touch on the theme of Filipino folklore and the supernatural.

 

Sigaw sa Hatinggabi is about an investigation into possible murder of a battered wife whose husband is well known. It is not clear whether the woman was murdered or committed suicide. The film is told in a Big Brother style, as a documentary TV production crew records the efforts of a paranormal investigation group to find who killed the woman. With the leadership of a celebrity medium, the group suspects that the murder was committed by the ghost of a serial killer, who died more than two decades ago. As the investigation continues, the celebrity medium keeps a secret that may endanger everyone trying to solve the mystery murder. The cast includes Regine Angeles, Richard Quan, Afi Africa, Vangie Labalan, Chanel Latorre, David Karell, Alvin Anson and Paloma.

 

The presence of spirits in Sigaw sa Hatinggabi was inspired by the belief of many Filipinos that the spirits of the dead return to visit the living. Direk Romy is one of the believers of spirits from his own personal experiences, sharing “when FPJ (Fernando Poe Jr.) died, I get to dream about him often. Then when Rudy Fernandez died, he returns to me in my dreams. So, there I believe that spirits are among us.” The legendary FPJ was supposed to star in direk Romy’s Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib before the actor’s untimely death in 2004, and Rudy was a dear friend of the director’s, both having worked in the 1981 action drama Pepeng Shotgun.

 

The renaissance director’s newest feature is his third venture in horror, following Anak ng Asuang (1973) and Sa Init ng Apoy (1980). What makes Sigaw sa Hatinggabi different is that its horror hinges upon an unknown serial killer. In an interview, direk Romy warned that his film will begin with the disclaimer “Do not watch if you are faint of heart.” The film is sure to be filled with twists as direk Romy emphasized, “I want the audience to scream at least 10 times!”

 

Direk Romy has been nominated and won numerous awards for directing. His wins include the first Best Director awardee of the Film Academy of the Philippines in 1983 for Mga Uod at Rosas. His nominations include Best Director for his critically-acclaimed films Pag-ibig Na Walang Dangal and Pepeng Shotgun by various award-giving bodies. Last year, direk Romy participated in the Sineng Pambansa All-Masters Film Festival with his comeback film Tinik.

 

 

From www.fdcp.ph

Sigaw sa Hatinggabi

 

Direk Romy’s “Sigaw sa Hatinggabi” is about an investigation into possible murder of a battered wife whose husband is well known. It is not clear whether the woman was murdered or committed suicide. The film is told in a “Big Brother” style, as a documentary TV production crew records the efforts of a paranormal investigation group to find who killed the woman. With the leadership of a celebrity medium, the group suspects that the murder was committed by the ghost of a serial killer who died more than two decades ago. As the investigation continues, the celebrity medium keeps a secret that may endanger everyone trying to solve the mystery murder. The cast includes Regine Angeles, Richard Quan, Lance Raymundo, Vangie Labalan, David Karell, Marga Yabes, Hero Bautista, Alvin Anson and China Roces.

 

Director Romy Suzara on the set of Sigaw sa Hatinggabi

 

The presence of spirits in “Sigaw sa Hatinggabi” was inspired by the belief of many Filipinos that the spirits of the dead return to visit the living. Direk Romy is too one of the believers of spirits from his own personal experiences, sharing “when FPJ [Fernando Poe, Jr.] died, I get to dream about him often. Then when Rudy Fernandez died, he returns to me in my dreams. So, there I believe that spirits are amongst us.” The legendary FPJ was supposed to star in Direk Romy’s “Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib” before the actor’s untimely death in 2004, and Rudy “Daboy” Fernandez was a dear friend of the director’s, both having worked in the 1981 action drama “Pepeng Shotgun.”

 

Actresses Regine Angeles and Vangie Labalan

 

The renaissance director’s newest feature is his third venture in horror, following “Anak ng Asuang” (1973) and “Sa Init ng Apoy" (1983). What makes “Sigaw sa Hatinggabi” different is that its horror hinges upon an unknown serial killer. In an interview Direk Romy warned that his film will begin with the disclaimer “Do not watch if you are faint of heart.” The film is sure to be filled with twists as Direk Romy emphasized, “I want the audience to scream at least ten times!”

 

Direk Romy has been nominated for and won numerous awards for directing. His wins include The First Best Director Awardee of the Film Academy of the Philippines in 1983. His nominations include Best Director for his critically-acclaimed films “Ligaya ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin,” “Pag-ibig Na Walang Dangal,” and “Pepeng Shotgun” by various award giving bodies. Last year, Direk Romy participated in the Sineng Pambansa All-Masters Film Festival with his comeback film “Tinik.”

`HUKLUBAN' premiere (FDCP Horrorfest) - 21OCT2014

The FDCP continued to kick off with Gala Screenings of the films in competition. `HUKLUBAN', directed by Gil Portes, had its premiere on 21 October 2014 at Cinema 1 of SM North EDSA (7pm). The screening was packed, and cast and crew were on hand to lend their support, and see their efforts come to fruition.

`Kakaiba itong horror film' says Direk Gil Portes. Indeed, the story veers away from the usual screamfest characteristic of Pinoy horror films. It is a horror love story, spanning generations. Watch `HUKLUBAN' during the regular screenings of the FDCP Sineng Pambansa Horror Plus Film Festival on Halloween Week (Oct. 29 to Nov. 4)!!

Director Gil Portes

A shocked Kiko Matos

Kiko Matos' character discovers a cave with a deep dark secret

Krista Miller and Kiko Matos in a scene from 'Hukluban'.

The Sineng Pambansa Horror Plus Film Festival will unfold on Halloween week, from October 29 to November 4, at SM Cinema theaters nationwide. But the four entries will each have a gala premiere the week before.

 

Organizer Film Development Council of the Philippines, in partnership with SM Cinema, has released the following schedules of the premieres:

“Bacao” – October 20 (Monday) 7PM, SM Megamall Cinema 7

“Hukluban” October 21 (Tuesday) 7PM, SM North Edsa Cinema 1 7PM

“T’yanak” October 22 (Wednesday) 7PM, SM Megamall / Cinema 7

“Sigaw sa Hatinggabi”, October 23 (Thursday) 7PM, SM North Edsa Cinema 1

 

These gala premieres will be attended by the films’ directors, as well as members of the cast and crew. They will be open to the public for free on a first-come-first-served basis due to limited seating capacity.

Following Sineng Pambansa’s basic mission to support and produce quality films made by Filipino filmmakers to bring to the wider Filipino public, the Horror Plus Film Festival will highlight four films directed by master Filipino directors that feature Filipino folklore as well as a unique mix of various film genres with traditional horror.

Directed by Edgardo “Boy” Vinarao, “Bacao” is a drama thriller about a woman whose fertility is mysteriously linked to her village’s corn harvest. It stars Michelle Madrigal and Arnold Reyes.

Director Gil Portes presents “Hukluban”, a gothic romance about a woman cursed to roam the night as a young and beautiful lady and to live forever as a decrepit hag during daytime. Kiko Matos and Krista Miller lead the cast.

From the directorial tandem of Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes comes “T’yanak”, an update of their 1988 horror classic “Tiyanak”. Judy Ann Santos stars as the adoptive mother of a baby who turns into a monster and terrorizes a small town. Tom Rodriguez and Solenn Heussaff also star.

“Sigaw sa Hatinggabi” is the latest work of director Romy Suzara. Set in a haunted house occupied by a team of “spirit questors”, it features Regine Angeles, Richard Quan, Vangie Labalan, Chanel Latorre, and Paloma.

While the gala premieres will be free to the public, regular admission prices will apply during the festival’s regular commercial run at SM Cinema theaters.

Krista Miller and Kiko Matos wave to fans

Reporter Mario of ABS-CBN interviews Krista Miller and Kiko Matos before the screening

Interview with ABS-CBN. The boyband Men of Manila are seated behind.



Lead actors of `Hukluban', Krista Miller, Kiko Matos, and Minda Flores

Direk Gil Portes delivers the Opening Speech

Crew and Supporting Cast of `Hukluban'

Cast and Crew of `Hukluban'

My movie dates Nicole, Hana, and Hana's cousin

Krista and Kiko at `The Wall'



Krista Miller and Kiko Matos after the packed screening of `Hukluban'



Horror Couple of the Night - Krista Miller and Kiko Matos

The newest screen loveteam - KRISKO (or KITA?)   =)

`Hukluban' lead stars pose for the press

`Hukluban' lead stars with Kiko's Talent Manager Mell Navarro

With Production Crew of `Hukluban'

`Hukluban' cast with Direk Gil Portes

With members of the Gilas Team

Fellow Westonite acting workshopper Kiko Matos makes it big by landing the lead role in `Hukluban'

Kiko Matos with blogger/actor/friend

From www.philstar.com

Hukluban brings enchantment to FDCP horror fest

(The Philippine Star) | Updated October 8, 2014 - 12:00am

Krista Miller and Kiko Matos in the Gil Portes entry to the upcoming Sineng Pambansa

MANILA, Philippines - Horror and enchantment intertwine in Hukluban, director Gil Portes’ entry to the upcoming Sineng Pambansa Horror Plus Film Festival 2014 organized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP).

 

A gothic horror romance that joins three other works from veteran filmmakers, the film is the 39th feature film in the long and distinguished career of the award-winning independent filmmaker known for such memorable films as Miss X, Merika, Mulanay, Saranggola and Mga Munting Tinig.

 

Although its premise is loosely based on his 1983 drama thriller Gabi Kung Sumikat Ang Araw, Hukluban is direk Gil’s first foray into the horror genre. However, that distinction needs clarification in the same way that the FDCP explained why the festival itself is called Horror Plus.

 

“All the films feature Filipino folklore as well as a unique mix of various film genres with traditional horror,” the FDCP said in an article on its website.

 

In Tagalog folklore, Hukluban is the metamorphic goddess of death. Her name is the Tagalog word for “crone,” a withered witchlike old woman. Curiously, its root word “huklob” means enchantment.

 

This was the concept behind Gabi Kung Sumikat Ang Araw, a drama thriller written by Ricky Lee, in which Gina Alajar played a nubile nightclub singer who enchants men at night and leaves them before dawn lest they discover her secret-daylight turns her into a crone.

 

Hukluban expands and expounds on this same intriguing premise. This time, the story transpires in three eras across six generations and features the crone in ill-starred love affairs with three different men.

 

“This love is an unfulfilled love, an unrequited love, because of her condition. How do you marry a girl who is beautiful and young in the night time, but the moment the sun rises, she becomes an old woman, a crone? This is the story,” direk Gil said in the FDCP website.

 

Hukluban stars controversial sexy star Krista Miller as the cursed enchantress who roams at night in search of love and disappears before sunrise.

 

Intriguingly, her three lovers — a boxer crushed by depression and tuberculosis in 1948, a communist rebel harboring a dangerous secret in 1975 and an adventurous mountain climber in search of Maria Makiling in 2014 — are played by the same actor, rising indie star Kiko Matos (Babagwa and Mumbai Love).

 

Krista and Kiko, both uninhibited performers, bare body and soul in torrid love scenes throughout the film.

Known for molding newcomers (recently, Xian Lim in Two Funerals and Ellen Adarna in Ang Tag-Araw ni Twinkle) into solid thespians, direk Gil is pleased with the work of his two lead actors in Hukluban.

 

“I am very confident that Kiko and Krista will go very far in their careers after this movie,” he said.

Direk Gil is also proud of the make-up and prosthetics and the visual effects used to bring the crone to life. “I didn’t have these things in 1983 when I made Gabi Kung Sumikat Ang Araw. I’m happy to say that my vision of the crone has been fulfilled in this film,” he said.

 

Produced by the FDCP and Teamwork Productions, Hukluban will be screened along with three other films in SM Cinema theaters nationwide as part of the FDCP Sineng Pambansa Horror Plus Film Festival during Halloween Week (Oct. 29 to Nov. 4).