Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang
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| Directed by | Richard V. Somes |
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| Story by | Richard V. Somes |
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| Cinematography | Hermann Claravall |
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| Music by | Von de Guzman |
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| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Box office | ₱51,413,960.00[1] |
Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang (lit. '"Corazon: The First Aswang"'), or simply Corazon, is a 2012 Filipino psychological thriller film starring Erich Gonzales and Derek Ramsay. It is the second film produced by Skylight Films, and released by Star Cinema.[2][3]
Synopsis[]
Corazon revolves around the love story of a married couple during the times of Japanese occupation of the Philippines who's having a hard time conceiving a child. After joining traditional fertility rites in honor of certain patron saints, their prayers are eventually answered but unexpected circumstances will lead to their baby's death. At which point the conflict of the story will begin.[4]
Cast and characters[]
Main cast[]
- Erich Gonzales as Corazon
- Derek Ramsay as Daniel
- Tetchie Agbayani as Melinda
- Mark Gil† as Matias
- Epi Quizon as Naldo
Supporting role[]
- Mon Confiado as Berto
- Maria Isabel Lopez as Herminia
- Sue Prado as Concha
- Dan Alvaro as Romulo
- Sharlene San Pedro as Nene
- Bodjie Pascua as Maning
- Hermie Concepcion as Maya
- Laiza Comia as Liza
Overview[]
Early production began in May 2011. The film is said to be a period love story about Philippine folklore. The director, Richard Somes revealed that the idea of the concept was created in 2008 after he finished his first horror full-length script, Yanggaw, a story that dwells on the aswang myth and the culture that surrounds the legend. The film is said to be set in the time of the Japanese rule.[5] The trailer simultaneously premiered in the premiere of the ABS-CBN Sunday night variety show, Sarah G. Live, in television and in the official YouTube account of Star Cinema online. The poster was also released the same time via Star Cinema's Twitter account.
Release[]
The film was in direct competition with the GMA Films' My Kontrabida Girl which was also released on the same date.
Reception[]
The film was graded "B" by the Cinema Evaluation Board. The film received R-13 rating from the MTRCB. On the review of Philippine Entertainment Portal; they praised the visuals, while the common complaint from the film is that the storytelling is a bit messy. PEP also pointed out there are too many side stories in the film, that they should have been focused on the title character.[6]
The film is one of the 20 Top Grossing Filipino Films of 2012.[7] It is the most successful independent film of 2012 when it comes to box office performance.[8]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang at Box Office Mojo
- ^ Corazon set to air on March 2012
- ^ "Erich Gonzales says she's ready to do her love scenes with Derek Ramsay in 'Corazon'". Archived from the original on 2010-08-19. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
- ^ "synopsis". smcinema.
- ^ Alyssa and Jomix topbill Corazon, a period love story about "aswangs"
- ^ "PEP REVIEW: Corazon Ang Unang Aswang offers poetic visuals that highlight its supernatural theme". Pep.ph.
- ^ "20 TOP GROSSING FILIPINO FILMS OF 2012". PUSH.com.ph. Retrieved January 22, 2013.
- ^ "CORAZON tops 2012 Maindie Films!". Retrieved January 22, 2013.
External links[]
- 2012 films
- Filipino-language films
- 2012 psychological thriller films
- Philippine films
- Jiangshi films
- Philippine thriller drama films
- Philippine romantic horror films
- Philippine psychological thriller films
- Star Cinema films
- Skylight Films films
- Reality Entertainment films
- Films set in the 1940s
- Films set in the Philippines
- Films set on the home front during World War II
- Films based on Asian myths and legends