Scorpio Nights

"Tonight, this young wife will choose between love and passion."

1985 2h 6m TL

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5.6

MID

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6.5

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★5.6TMDB · 23★6.5IMDB · 932

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Synopsis

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In a crowded, multi-appartment house, a young student peeps on his neighbours making love and subsequently develops a steamy affair with the neighbour's wife. The affair slowly becomes an obsession and spins out of control.

“Tonight, this young wife will choose between love and passion.”

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Cast

Daniel Fernando
Danny
Anna Marie Gutierrez
Security Guard's Wife
Orestes Ojeda
Security Guard
Amanda Amores
Fely
Eugene Enriquez
Genio
Mike Austria
Mike
Pen Medina
Barkada
Rosauro Q. Dela Cruz
Barkada

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peque Gallaga
Writers: T.E. Pagaspas, Rosauro Q. Dela Cruz, Rommel Bernardino
Languages: English, Tagalog
Countries: Philippines

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ERA

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41 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Tagalog.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Scorpio Nights Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peque Gallaga, shot by Ely Cruz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jess Navarro shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Daniel Fernando and Anna Marie Gutierrez and Orestes Ojeda carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Tonight, this young wife will choose between love and passion.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0117568 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Peque Gallaga directs. Ely Cruz behind the camera. Jess Navarro cuts. Produced in Philippines. Dialogue in English, Tagalog.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

141 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Tagalog.
3Part of the "Scorpio Nights Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Peque Gallaga, shot by Ely Cruz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Jess Navarro shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Daniel Fernando and Anna Marie Gutierrez and Orestes Ojeda carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Tonight, this young wife will choose between love and passion.".
8IMDB entry: tt0117568 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 23 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Ely Cruz
Editing: Jess Navarro
Production design: Don Escudero
Makeup / hair: Andrea Manahan
Sound: Danny Cruz
Stunt coordinator: Turko Cervantes
Runtime: 126 min · 2h 6m
Status: Released
Original language: TL
IMDB: Scorpio Nights (1985)
IMDB rating: 6.5/10 · 932 votes
MPAA: TV-MA

Awards

2 wins & 3 nominations total

Part of

Scorpio Nights Collection

This trilogy explores themes of sexual obsession, voyeurism, and the repercussions of infidelity and chaotic relationships. Each film begins with a character spying on a sexual encounter, leading to a complicated love triangle and escalating obsession. The characters abandon reason, resulting in chaotic and disastrous conclusions. The films appeal to audiences through their exploration of human relationships, taboo situations, and emotions like desire, jealousy, and betrayal. Innovative filmmaking techniques, such as intricate camera work, evocative lighting, and thought-provoking editing, create an immersive and engaging experience. The trilogy's success lies in its unique style, blending horror and dark comedy to explore the complexities of human emotions and the consequences of unchecked ambition. This captivating approach distinguishes the trilogy as a standout achievement in contemporary multimedia.