Kasalanan Bang Sambahin Ka? (transl. Is It a Sin to Worship You?)[1] is a 1990 Philippine erotic psychological thriller melodrama film directed by Chito S. Roño from a story and screenplay written by Jose Javier Reyes, with additional screenplay inputs by Raquel Villavicencio. With a plot reminiscent of Adrian Lyne's 1987 film Fatal Attraction,[1] the film stars Dawn Zulueta, Julio Diaz, and Vivian Velez, along with a supporting cast that includes Angie Ferro, Chanda Romero, Orestes Ojeda, and Joel Lamangan.

Produced and distributed by Viva Films, the film was theatrically released on 11 July 1990.

Plot

Before the wedding to his fiancee Grace Lozano, real estate developer Alex Katigbak committed an affair with stockbroker Catherine Posadas. However, things would get worse when Catherine took violent turns in destroying the lives and relationships of both Grace and Alex.

Cast

  • Dawn Zulueta as Grace Lozano, Alex's fiancee-later-wife who owns a gym where she teaches aerobics
  • Julio Diaz as Alex Katigbak, a real estate developer and Grace's fiance-later-husband
  • Vivian Velez as Catherine Posadas, a stockbroker who, after having an affair with Alex, began stalking him
  • Tita Muñoz as Elvira Katigbak
  • Angie Ferro as Emma Posadas
  • Chanda Romero as Jenny
  • Orestes Ojeda as Steven
  • Gino Antonio as Tabby
  • Estrella Kuenzler as Tita Mely
  • Joel Lamangan as Pocholo
  • Ronald Jayme as Mikey
  • Suzanne Gonzales as Maid of Honor
  • Miguel Vera as Bob
  • Maureen Mauricio as Baby
  • Augusto Victa as Mr. Atienza
  • Archie Adamos as Emergency Room Doctor

Production

The film Kasalanan Bang Sambahin Ka? is one of the first melodrama films directed by director Chito S. Roño, whose career in directing began in 1986.[2]

Reception

Critical reception

Columnist Jullie Y. Daza, writing for Manila Standard, described the film as "an almost step-by-step look-alike of Fatal Attraction, and gave praise to Roño's directorial effort and Velez's performance as a delusional woman.[3]

Controversy

Days after its initial release, the film drew controversy for the insertion of inappropriate scenes into the trailer that was not approved by the censorship board. According to MTRCB chairperson Manuel Morato, he said that they "received complaints over the weekend" and felt concerned that the younger audiences had also seen the provocative trailer during the showing of a "rated GP" film.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Capino, Jose B. (2010). Dream Factories of a Former Colony. Minnesota: University of Minnesota Press. p. 199. ISBN 9781452915272. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  2. ^ Valle, Jocelyn (7 December 2002). "Chito Roño has always wanted to be a director". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer Group of Companies. p. G3. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  3. ^ Daza, Jullie Y. (17 July 1990). "To disappoint voyeurs". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. 9. Archived from the original on 8 December 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  4. ^ Lam, Lulubelle (13 July 1990). "Heed the warning". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. 17. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kasalanan_Bang_Sambahin_Ka%3F
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