Kisapmata 1981
“You can't fight a gun with a rosary.”
What is Kisapmata?
Kisapmata is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 1, 1981
- Studios
- Bancom Audiovision, Cinema Artists
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.2/10
- Episode runtime
- ~99 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Bancom Audiovision, Cinema Artists
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Overview
Kisapmata is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Bancom Audiovision, Cinema Artists. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A newlywed woman faces a domineering father's obsessive control.”
- Atmospheric direction by Mike de Leon
- Tight, claustrophobic tension
- Strong critical reception
- Slow pacing may challenge some viewers
- Intense psychological themes may be unsettling
Watch it if you appreciate slow‑burn psychological thrillers that explore family oppression.
The film’s intense, claustrophobic atmosphere and themes of control make it unsuitable for viewers sensitive to psychological tension.
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Who directed Kisapmata?
Kisapmata was directed by Mike de Leon.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a psychological horror drama and thriller.
What does the title 'Kisapmata' mean?
In Filipino, 'Kisapmata' means 'in the blink of an eye.'
When was the film released?
It was released in 1981, with a U.S. release date of December 1, 1981.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes.
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