JASMINE CURTIS SMITH appears as one of the leads in “Midnight in a Perfect World”, an entry in the last OCinema Filmfest that will now be shown streaming on Upstream.ph starting today, January 29.
It’s supposed to be a horror movie but with political undertones. What prompted Jasmine to accept the project?
“When I read the script, it’s something I haven’t done before,” she says. “Horror movie siya na kakaiba. Weird ang mga eksena. We’re running most of the time and it’s always a black out. Very scary kasi something is chasing us, we don’t kung ano or sino, at napakadilim.
"I said gusto ko siyang gawin and I‘d like to try working with the director, Dodo Dayao. Later on, I learned it has references to past happenings in our country, like martial law, and also current ones, like the war on drugs.”
What’s her role in the movie?
“I play Mimi. Doon sa four major characters that we play nina Glaiza de Castro, Anthony Falcon and Dino Pastrana, I’m the one who's very sensible, a level headed person and a very caring friend.”
Is the movie physically and mentally exhausting to do?
“It’s more physically tiring than mentally exhausting. Kasi maraming eksena ng habulan and we have to make sure our pacing is correct with the camera movement. Mentally, I think more challenging ito for the viewer kasi they have to figure out what’s happening.
"The movie is something they really have to experience for themselves. Me, I really love watching horror films. Anything that makes you feel eerie and give you spooky vibes. I don’t know why, but if I just enjoy getting a good scare. So do watch our movie if you want to get scared.”
How is it working with Glaiza de Castro for the first time?
“We had fun working together. We shot a horror movie, but while we’re doing it, masaya kami sa shoot kasi everyone has a good sense of humor on the set. Kami ni Glaiza, we got to talk about a lot of things, like what we buy online, kung ano ang mga laman ng carts namin.
"We jived well and we all became good friends on the set, along with Anthony Falcon and Dino Pastrana. We formed a good bonding as professionals in the industry.”
How would she sell “Midnight in a Perfect World” to online viewers?
“Let us guide you in this journey to a world of random blackouts, curfews, running from the you-know-who's and figuring out what kind of trip this is all about. We assure you, you’d enjoy the ride!”
