POSTHOUSE

Posthouse (2025)

Directed by: Nikolas Red

The master of psycho-horror, Sid Lucero excels in playing characters who hide their vulnerabilities behind a tough facade. Bea Binene’s face may look sweet and innocent, but it can also convey a sense of fear and longing.

Because of their acting performances, the message is relayed. The psychological aspect that runs beneath the reel is seen. Listening to the characters’ voices while they’re watching a silent movie creates a good contrast.

Meron sanang laman yung kwento, pero hindi siya kumakapit dahil ang tamlay ng pagkakabahagi nito. Bigo silang makagawa ng tensyon sa mga eksena. Dumaraan lang ang mga pananakot. May dugo at patayan na palang nangyayari, pero walang kaba. 

May manananggal na pala sa harap mo, pero parang wala lang. Creepy sana ang hitsura niya, pero dahil parati siyang ipinapakita kung saan saan, magsasawa ka na lang sa pagmumukha niya.

Bagay sana kay Rafa Siguion-Reyna ang role, pero naisantabi na lang ang kanyang karakter. Mukhang importante si Carlos Siguion-Reyna, pero wala rin pala siyang kontribusyon. Sobrang hindi deserve ni Ryza Cenon na magkaroon ng ganung klaseng exposure. Nasasayang ang husay at potensyal ng karamihan sa mga aktor.

Pag-usapan nila saglit ang filmmaking at editing, pero hindi na lumalago. Hindi ramdam ang naging climax. Hindi powerful ang ending.

It’s ironic that the jobs of the characters are editors, yet the scenes could’ve benefited more with better editing and music. Instead of amplifying the scary situation, it’s being toned down. The vibe that the trailer gives is far from the final output.

Regardless of whether the film is classified as a horror, drama, or psychological, the main problem is its weak and flat execution—failing to intensify the scenes whenever needed.

From production to posthouse,

the film needs finer tuning.

𝑷𝑶𝑺𝑻𝑯𝑶𝑼𝑺𝑬

Cast: Bea Binene, Sid Lucero, Ryza Cenon, Rafa Siguion-Reyna, Carlos Siguion-Reyna

Written by: Jericho Aguado, Kenneth Dagatan, Nikolas Red

Presented by: Evolve Studios, Viva Films

Release Date: August 20, 2025 in Philippine cinemas nationwide

A Movie Review by: Goldwin Reviews