Terror, Horror and that ‘Friday the 13th’ sensation all over
Even as a kid, I’ve always known that I’m different from the other children.
My reading comprehension has always been two steps ahead of my peers, and my general preferences have always been advanced—if not extraordinary.
When I was in second grade, I could read difficult words with ease and I revel in it. While most of my classmates were reading Funny Komiks, I’ve satiated my thirst for the highly-visualized reading materials and was devouring Greek and Roman mythology in third grade. Afterwards, I was introduced to Nancy Drew at a time when I was forced to stay home because of fever. Since then, I became a rabid follower of her adventures. So much so that when I finished her chronicles, I started to become chummy with the Hardy Boys.
It was the start of my love affair with books and the printed word.
When it comes to watching TV… well, this I must confess, I’m not much of a boobtube fan.
My choice of program was heavily influenced by the kind of books and literature I was exposed to. There was McGyver, A-Team, Hawaii Five-O, The Twilight Zone, Doogie Howser M.D., Murphy Brown, Beveryly Hills 90210 and yes, Sampaguita Pictures. But of course, I had my share of Bioman, Shaider, Voltron, Voltes 5, Transformers and G.I. Joe.
I’m partial to suspense-thrillers like Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Murder She Wrote, and who could forget the Friday the 13th Series? Seriously, I liked it very much when I’m the only one left downstairs waiting for the Friday the 13th episode. I would get thoroughly absorbed with the story that I would scream at the slightest scratch or noise that would come from the kitchen.
It was a hair-raiser for me, that despite getting spooked, I enjoyed getting the creeps out of it. It was a different kind of Friday pleasure treat for me. I know, it sounds eccentric.
But I guess, that’s what makes me stand out. Ha ha ha!
I miss those kinds of scary programs. I miss getting that kind of scare. We don’t get to see those kinds of series nowadays. Truth be told, we don’t get those kinds of plots in the big screen either.
The last
As far as the local flicks are concerned, well, the horror movie which they said broke all the box-office records, I only got to see it on TV.
Instead of getting scared out of our wits, my sister and I were laughing our asses off.
In a gist, methinks it was a case of over-hype and getting the short-end of the deal. Thank God I was able to save myself from being dragged into watching that movie in the big screen. Saved myself from spending some precious bucks and the hassle of getting my ears damaged with that actress’ irritating voice, not to mention her vapid acting—which, by the way, never fails to fuel coffee conversations with friends in every café within and outside of
Sometimes, I think I’m better spooked when I hear the scary experiences of other people.
I am able to conjure the visuals more, taste the story’s flavor better.So now here comes Ouija.The Judy Ann Santos-Jolina Magdangal suspense-horror flick that’s bound to hit the theaters on July 25. The movie that caught Juday off-guard when she learned on the night of the Ouija’s press con that she won’t be able to promote it in her home studio, ABS-CBN. The movie which is co-produced by GMA Films and Viva Films that served as a reunion of sorts for Juday and Jolens, at least in the big screen. The movie wherein the audience will get to see Judy Ann and Jolina in a horror genre—perhaps, a welcome respite from the drama-romantic-comedy flicks that they have come to be identified with.
The movie wherein we will also see Iza Calzado, Rhian Ramos and Desiree Del Valle sharing the spotlight with two of the most-followed, if not iconic, faces in the current crop of young superstars today.
Am I excited to see this movie by Topel Lee?
Yes. Very. Not just because it’s (partly) a GMA Films movie. More than that, I am tickled with the thought of seeing how playing the Ouija will be given the big screen treatment after the stars themselves confessed that they have tried playing the board themselves.
Judy Ann confessed that she tried playing the spirit of the glass with her friends, but did not push through with the game herself after getting a different vibe from it. Ditto with Jolina who stopped herself even before the game got into full swing, knowing that someone in their group was actually moving the glass instead of the “spirit.”
Ouija, the movie, started as a game. The story started when the five girls (Judy Ann, Jolina, Rhian, Iza and Valerie) dare to call on the spirits of the dead and they got more than what they actually bargained for.
The rustic beauty of
In Camiguin, Lola Corazon (Anita Linda) dies with only one wish: for her four grandchildren; Aileen, Romina, Ruth, and Sandra to be reunited when she passes away. Half sisters Aileen (Judy Ann Santos) and Romina (Jolina Magdangal), along with first cousins Ruth (Rhian Ramos) and Sandra (Iza Calzado) honor their late grandmother’s wish by burying and mourning for her altogether in Camiguin.
Accompanied by Sandra’s friend, Lucy (Desiree Del Valle), the five girls decide on playing with an old Ouija board that was around since their childhood. Putting their fingers on the planchette, the five girls had no idea what terror and danger they had invited to their lives.
The Ouija board is unfortunately burned by accident before they are able to finish the ritual, trapping a murderous entity around them.Now, with nowhere to escape, they must find a way to release the spirit…before it claims their lives.
Yes, I am going to see Ouija because I got engrossed by the trailer. Trailer pa lang, ulam na, so to speak.
It has that jolting factor that will make you cringe and sink deep into your cushioned seat at the same time.
It’s pretty much like getting that Friday the 13th series sensation all over again!
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