The next day, Jane and Marco were informed that the buyer of the property backs out, because the Municipal Council passes a resolution starting the process of declaring the ancestral house as a National Historic Site. Jane tries to talk to the Municipal Mayor to convince him to veto the council resolution. But to her surprise, her ex-boyfriend Anton (Marco Gumabao), now the Mayor’s secretary, faces her. While they lobby together to reverse the council’s resolution, old flames start to rekindle. At the same time, evil is about to be born as Jane experiences horrifying events inside the ancestral house that lead to her tummy growing bigger and faster by the day, as if she was pregnant.
Bahay na Pula is shocking, natural and mysterious. It is not the usual horror film that you see. The atmosphere and vibe of the film is overflowing. I love how they use the cinematography like the point of view of the antagonist where the story revolves. This is one of Julia's best performance in film as she showcase a different kind of sensibility and portrayal of her character. Xian and Marco on the other hand are a good support that helps Julia give an emotion that is right fit to her character. Erlinda Villalobos is also a character to watch for. Her mystery make you exited while watching the film. The movement of camera and look of the film is a storyteller itself that tells a lot of words and deeper meaning. Bahay na Pula managed to build up the tension and a creepy atmosphere, that makes you quite uneasy. So if you want to watch a Filipino supernatural horror film with a lot of hidden gems and plot twist, Bahay Na Pula is a good choice.
My Verdict: 4/5
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