Movie No. 84 (2016): SEKLUSYON
Seklusyon (2016)
Director: Erik Matti
Cast: Neil Ryan Sese, Lou Veloso, Rhedd Bustamante, Ronnie Alonte, Dominic Roque
In Tagalog, with English subtitles
The premise is very simple. Four young deacons are sent to seclusion to face their inner demons before being ordained into priesthood. A faith healer, an angelic child called Anghela, and her guardian, who is a nun, join them in the seclusion upon the order of the bishop. Meanwhile, another priest, hunts Anghela and the nun, suspecting that the duo are devil-sent. The year is 1947.
Director: Erik Matti
Cast: Neil Ryan Sese, Lou Veloso, Rhedd Bustamante, Ronnie Alonte, Dominic Roque
In Tagalog, with English subtitles
The premise is very simple. Four young deacons are sent to seclusion to face their inner demons before being ordained into priesthood. A faith healer, an angelic child called Anghela, and her guardian, who is a nun, join them in the seclusion upon the order of the bishop. Meanwhile, another priest, hunts Anghela and the nun, suspecting that the duo are devil-sent. The year is 1947.
The movie succeeds in practically all aspects. The cinematography turns scenes sinister when necessary. It also effectively reflects the era. The suggestion that the presence of Anghela in the seclusion forces the deacons to face their inner demons is cleverly executed on screen. Editing in most instances are awesome. The script weaves into the narrative the suggestion that the movie may be interpreted metaphorically. The movie, therefore, can be taken literally or metaphorically. While, for me, it's not an outright horror movie, it still elicit thrill ans chills to the spine, which are necessary for any movie of the genre. However, the metaphor that the movie conveys is very universal and very timely, at least for what is happening in our country.
Rating: 3.5/4.0
Date seen: December 25, 2016
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