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''Clarita'' is based on the story of the alleged [[demonic possession|possession]] of [[Possession of Clarita Villanueva|Clarita Villanueva]] in the 1950s. It was produced under |
''Clarita'' is based on the story of the alleged [[demonic possession|possession]] of [[Possession of Clarita Villanueva|Clarita Villanueva]] in the 1950s. It was produced under [[Black Sheep Productions]].<ref name="scares-up">{{cite news |title=‘Clarita’ scares up P50-M at box office |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/21/19/clarita-scares-up-p50-m-at-box-office |access-date=29 December 2022 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=21 June 2019}}</ref> Director Derick Cabrido first learned about the story while he was still working with the [[GMA Network|GMA]] television series ''[[Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho]]'' through newspaper clippings. He took an interest in the story which had garnered wide domestic and international attention at the time. He learned that various Catholic and other Christian groups came to resolve her case.<ref name="how-true">{{cite news |last1=Cruz |first1=Marinel R. |title=How true-to-life story of demonic possession became a showcase for Jodi’s acting skills |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/334526/how-true-to-life-story-of-demonic-possession-became-a-showcase-for-jodis-acting-skills |access-date=29 December 2022 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=20 June 2019 |language=en}}</ref> |
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Cabrido leaned to director-writer Cenon Palomares to help adapt the story into a feature film.<ref name="how-true"/> The production team largely had to rely to newspaper clippings since broadcast media in the Philippines in the 1950s was absent with the country still recovering from the aftermath of World War II. They were also not able to interview any heir of Villanueva for potential material for the film. They also tried acquiring rights to use footage of the alleged possession from the [[British Broadcasting Corp.]] (BBC), but the BBC declined.<ref name="shares">{{cite news |last1=Afinidad-Bernardo |first1=Deni Rose |title=WATCH: ‘Clarita’ director shares research about world-renowned Bilibid demonic possession |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/06/14/1926479/watch-clarita-director-shares-research-about-world-renowned-bilibid-demonic-possession |work=The Philippine Star |date=14 June 2019}}</ref> |
Cabrido leaned to director-writer Cenon Palomares to help adapt the story into a feature film.<ref name="how-true"/> The production team largely had to rely to newspaper clippings since broadcast media in the Philippines in the 1950s was absent with the country still recovering from the aftermath of World War II. They were also not able to interview any heir of Villanueva for potential material for the film. They also tried acquiring rights to use footage of the alleged possession from the [[British Broadcasting Corp.]] (BBC), but the BBC declined.<ref name="shares">{{cite news |last1=Afinidad-Bernardo |first1=Deni Rose |title=WATCH: ‘Clarita’ director shares research about world-renowned Bilibid demonic possession |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/06/14/1926479/watch-clarita-director-shares-research-about-world-renowned-bilibid-demonic-possession |work=The Philippine Star |date=14 June 2019}}</ref> |
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| Directed by | Derick Cabrido |
| Starring | Jodi Sta. Maria |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Box office | ₱70 million |
Clarita is a 2019 Philippine horror film directed by Derick Cabrido and starring Jodi Sta. Maria. It was based on the alleged possession of Clarita Villanueva.
Cast
- Jodi Sta. Maria as Clarita Villanueva
- Ricky Davao as Fr. Salvador
- Arron Villaflor as Fr. Benedicto
- Nonie Buencamino as Mayor Arsenio Lacson
Production
Clarita is based on the story of the alleged possession of Clarita Villanueva in the 1950s. It was produced under Black Sheep Productions.[1] Director Derick Cabrido first learned about the story while he was still working with the GMA television series Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho through newspaper clippings. He took an interest in the story which had garnered wide domestic and international attention at the time. He learned that various Catholic and other Christian groups came to resolve her case.[2]
Cabrido leaned to director-writer Cenon Palomares to help adapt the story into a feature film.[2] The production team largely had to rely to newspaper clippings since broadcast media in the Philippines in the 1950s was absent with the country still recovering from the aftermath of World War II. They were also not able to interview any heir of Villanueva for potential material for the film. They also tried acquiring rights to use footage of the alleged possession from the British Broadcasting Corp. (BBC), but the BBC declined.[3]
The production team approached the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines to talk to priests who perform exorcisms as well as secured a transcript of Clarita's exorcism. However the team decided against using the material due to it being deemed too "personal" and failure to secure consent from the Catholic Church, and the parties directly involved.[2]
Release
The film premiered in cinemas in the Philippines on June 12, 2019.[2]
Reception
The film grossed ₱70 million by June 27, 2019.[4]
References
- ^ "'Clarita' scares up P50-M at box office". ABS-CBN News. June 21, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Cruz, Marinel R. (June 20, 2019). "How true-to-life story of demonic possession became a showcase for Jodi's acting skills". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
- ^ "The mystery in Asia's first demonic possession in the film "Clarita"". ABS-CBN. July 5, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2022.