KASALANAN BANG SAMBAHIN KA? (Chito Rono, 1990)
Slick, edge of your seat suspense thriller especially before the finale, dabbles in the melodrama genre. Vivian Velez is outstanding as the woman scorned and dumped by Julio Diaz after a one-night stand. Velez characterization is more fleshed out and even better than Glenn Close in FATAL ATTRACTION. The usual thriller cliches are here.....unusual gifts being sent, phone calls at night, stalking. Rono keeps the pacing fast and his cast delivered some of the best moments especially Dawn Zulueta's strong-willed character. But its Vivian who holds the film and still gives you empathy after uttering these words to Angie Ferro...."ako ang ipagdasal ninyo dahil ako ang buhay pa!" You know you are in for a menacing and terrifying ride of your life when you meet this woman. Just two rants, its the most deserted hospital that I've ever seen shot in an old building in Arroceros, Manila and the music is too loud and annoying. If they could have toned down the musical score, the film is perfect for Halloween.