Da Possessed

Da Possessed is a 2014 Filipino horror comedy film directed by Joyce Bernal, and starring Vhong Navarro and Solenn Heussaff. The film, produced and distributed by Star Cinema officially premiered in the Philippines on April 19, 2014.[3] It is a remake of the Indian Tamil-language film Muni 2: Kanchana. In addition, Da Possessed and its director Joyce Bernal's fourth and last film where Navarro is the lead star after Mr. Suave (2003), D' Anothers (2005) and Agent X44 (2007).

Da Possessed
Da Possessed theatrical movie poster
Directed byJoyce Bernal
Screenplay by
Story by
  • Athena Aringo-Yenko
  • Ays de Guzman
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyCharlie Peralta
Edited by
  • Joyce Bernal
  • Marya Ignacio
Music byCarmina Cuya
Production
companies
Distributed by
  • Star Cinema
  • Regal Entertainment
Release dates
  • April 19, 2014 (2014-04-19) (Philippines)
  • April 25, 2014 (2014-04-25) (Guam)
  • April 26, 2014 (2014-04-26) (Europe)
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Running time
120 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Language
Box office₱122 million[2]

The premiere earned ₱17 million on Black Saturday.[4]

Plot

Many years ago, 3 circus landowners are killed after they refused to sell their land and are buried on that same lot.

In the present, the mother-reliant and weakling Ramon is forced to work as a landscape artist to pay off their family's debt. In his field, he meets the lovable femme fatale boss Anna, who he falls in love head over heels with. Working hard as he tries to impress, Ramon unknowingly digs the graveyard of the three circus owners whose souls begin to haunt and possess Ramon's body for vengeance; thus ruining his courtship and eventual relationship with Anna.

Meanwhile, to prove the purest of his intentions, Ramon needs to stand up for Anna against her father Don Demetrio, who is a syndicate leader. But because of Ramon's cowardice, this comes as a major challenge, on top of the disturbance brought by the three ghosts headed by Anastacio "Chemerut" Balbitero, Jr. As Ramon tries to solve the mystery behind these hauntings, he discovers that ghosts are trying to revenge against Don Demetrio. Ramon, is compelled to work with the ghost. As Ramon struggles to fight for love and justice, he also learns the true meaning of courage which leads him into peacefully serving justice to the three ghosts and at the same time, save himself and Anna from the impending danger that Don Demetrio poses on them.[3]

Cast

Main cast

Supporting cast
  • Aaliyah Belmoro as Anya Balbitero
  • Beverly Salviejo as Belen Villamayor
  • Empoy Marquez as Dado Balbitero
  • Joey Marquez as Demetrio "Don Demetrio" Demetrio
  • Efren Reyes as Atty. Joey Reynaldo
  • John Lapus as Anastacio "Chemerut" Balbitero, Jr.
  • Joy Viado† as Aunt Bless
  • Smokey Manaloto as Berting
  • Matet de Leon as Marie
  • Isabel "Lenlen" Frial as Michelle
  • Rafhael Lenterno as Ryan
  • Mathew Barrios as "Gov. balbon"
  • Josh de Guzman as Young Ramon
  • Angie Ferro† as Lola Domeng

Special participation

Development

Production

The film is Navarro's movie comeback after Bulong in 2011.[5] It was first announced in November 2013 and started shooting in December 2013.[6] However, Navarro got involved of the mauling incident that happened on January 22, 2014 that the filming was postponed.[7] After recovering from serious injuries, Navarro resumed filming in February 2014, amid his controversial legal battle in relation to a mauling incident.

Before Heussaff, there are plans of having two other leading ladies for Navarro. The first is Angel Locsin, but then it was changed to Ellen Adarna. However, the role ended up going to Heussaff, creating controversies. There is a claim that Vhong had been uncomfortable at the thought of working with Adarna, who admitted to being good friends with Cedric Lee, the main suspect of the mauling incident. Nevertheless, Navarro states that he does not know anything about changes in casting, and he is willing to work with her in the future.[8]

Promotions

On March 29, 2014, the first official full-length trailer is released on YouTube.[9][10] Few weeks later, the official theme song of the movie accompanied by a music video is released.[11] The song entitled "Da Vhong Song" is released by producer Star Cinema and performed by Vhong Navarro.[12]

See also

References
  1. "‘Da Possessed’ goes to Europe and Guam" Archived April 26, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. Star Cinema. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  2. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on February 15, 2017. Retrieved May 10, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "Da Possessed". Star Cinema. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
  4. "'Da Possessed' earns P17M on opening day". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
  5. My Only U. Dir. Cathy Garcia-Molina. Perf. Vhong Navarro and Toni Gonzaga. Movie.
  6. "Back to work for Vhong Navarro". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
  7. "Vhong Navarro to Resume Acting for “Da Possessed” Movie (Video)". PhilNews. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
  8. "Vhong Navarro denies having Ellen Adarna replaced in ‘Da Possessed’". Push. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
  9. "Vhong Navarro stars in 'Da Possessed' trailer". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
  10. "Da Possessed Full Trailer". YouTube. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
  11. "Da Possessed Music Video". YouTube. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
  12. "WATCH: Solenn, Vhong in 'Da Possessed' music video". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
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