The black comedy film, Echorsis: Sabunutan Between Good And Evil, is now on its second week in Metro Manila.
The critically acclaimed horror-comedy film starring John Lapus, Kean Cipriano, and Alex Medina is showing at cinemas in Market! Market!, Festival Mall, Robinsons Galleria, SM North Edsa, SM Manila, and SM Megamall. It’s producer Chris Cahilig of Insight 360 hopes that more cinemas would open its doors to the film since it’s the only Filipino movie screening this week.
“Cinema attendance, including big-budget Hollywood flicks, was bad last week, perhaps due to the record-high heat. Many still want to watch Echorsis on the big screen that’s why I am happy that at least six theaters are still exhibiting it. I just hope that others will follow their example,” Cahilig said.
Echorsis, directed by Lemuel Lorca who recently bagged the Best Picture trophy for Ned’s Project in CineFilipino, and penned by Palanca-winner Jerry Gracio, pleased the critics.
Oggs Crus of Rappler praised Echorsis for doing what it sets out to do which is to entertain while “deliberate(ly) forwarding a pervasive agenda.”
Various online and print reviews and netizens praised Lapus, Cirpriano, and Medina for their sterling performances as the closeted Kristoff, the confused priest Father Nick and the sweet-tongue gigolo Carlo. Echorsis was, likewise, noticed for Gracio’s unpredictable and sensitive screenplay and Sasha Palomares’ breathtaking cinematography.
“I hope that more people, particularly the lovers of Philippine cinema, to come out and watch Echorsis despite the summer heat. It’s truly worth their time, effort, and money,” Cipriano appealed.
Completing the ensemble cast of Echorsis are Alessandra de Rossi, Chokoleit, Kiray Celis, Mich Liggayu, Ruby Ruiz, Negi Negra, Bekimon, Nico Antonio, Francine Garcia, Odette Khan, and 1:43’s Yuki Sakamoto, Anjo Resurreccion, Gold Aquino, and Yheen Valero.
Echorsis is supported by BellaVita Land Corp. and McJim Classic Leather.