I liked the idea as a horror spoof, and I adore Kiray Celis, but they sure don't give her much to work with. Generic all over the place without effort to tweak the gags for stronger laughs. Lazy really, and so representative for filipino comedies these days. At least Kiray has the ability to make you laugh by just looking at her.

kiray, gusto ko lang malamon mo na mas magaling ka pa sa mga tisay na nasa abs na akala mo ginawang tao na karton

A horror-comedy film that is hilariously cringey and horrifyingly campy.

I loved how hilariously nonchalant Janice De Belen's character is: the way she treats her daughter and doesn't sugarcoat anything. Kiray Celis as Gwen is a perfect fit. She has that quality about her. The story is endearing and to be fair, a nice homage to the horror-comedies back in the day! Caught this on TV and I'm glad I did.

This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.

kiray, gusto ko lang malamon mo na mas magaling ka pa sa mga tisay na nasa abs na akala mo ginawang tao na karton

The consistency of the film's obsession to beauty is downright honest. A strong portrayal of who we are as a nation turns to the equivalence of Looney Tunes to slapstick animation. There is a gratuitous thin line of annoyance and plain representation of pop films in the Philippines.

However, despite the shallow honesty, it depreciates itself with its horrendous script and lay-out of important scenes, running from the jabs of humor to a hopeful characterization of supporting actors.

And it further bogs down to the messy climax. Where the director forgot to feel the tone and tempo of the movie. It could have saved everything else especially with Enchong's ever lackluster performance.

Plus Kiray never managed to bring the movie on her shoulders. Her lack of nuances and presence could never follow the steps of Rufa Mae or Eugene Domingo.

I liked the idea as a horror spoof, and I adore Kiray Celis, but they sure don't give her much to work with. Generic all over the place without effort to tweak the gags for stronger laughs. Lazy really, and so representative for filipino comedies these days. At least Kiray has the ability to make you laugh by just looking at her.

I think at this point Miko Livelo (director of Blue Bustamante) has pretty much established himself as a nostalgic creator beyond nostalgia. This new film is clear proof to that--loud, pompous, but genuinely endearing. Still, though, I'd like a film that utilizes Kiray Celis outside of her being an epitome of the deludedly beautiful, because I think she can be--doubtless without an adverb preceding--beautiful an actor.