The 38-year old director is noted for his horror films that started in “Yanggaw” and continued with “Corazon”. He now directs “Liwanag sa Dilim” for APT Entertainment and he says it’s the last movie in a trilogy of horror flicks that he has in mind. It opens in theatres on February 11 as a Valentine presentation, with premiere night on February 8.
“This is actually a coming of age story kaya bagay yung ‘Liwanag sa Dilim’ song ni Rico Blanco which is about how to be more responsible and evolve as a teenager. My co-writer, Dwight Gaston, and I wanted to make a movie na parang ‘Stand By Me’, which is coming of age between good friends. My stars, Jake Vargas, Bea Binene and Igiboy Flores, are all perfect in their respective roles as teenagers who undergo a terrifying experience and they all deliver good performances, also Sarah Lahbati as the woman of mystery they encounter in the mountains.”
Is it true Jake and Bea broke up while they were shooting the movie? “Hindi ko alam. It’s easier nga to shoot kapag love team ang mga bida lalo na sa kilig moments. Kung nagkatampuhan sila, I didn’t notice. Ang nakita ko is kung paano nila inalagaan ang isa’t isa.”
Somes also helmed “Supremo”, the Bonifacio filmbio which won a best actor award for Alfred Vargas. Did he see the new version of Robin Padilla? “No, I got busy, but the director, Enzo Williams, is a friend of mine and he’s also good. I intend to watch it later.”
Is it true Xian Lim was replaced by Paulo Avelino in “Bridges” because he’s a bad actor? “Walang ganyan. Sobra lang talaga ang demand ng fans nina Xian at Kim Chiu so pinagsama sila ulit kasi nami-miss na ang partnership nila. Kung anuman yung isyu kay Xian, nakita ko talaga kung paano ka-dedicated si Xian at kung gaano niya kamahal ang role niya so hindi totoo yung mga tsismis about him.”
