I give the horror movie Rosario a rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Rosario has an intriguing concept and fast-paced storytelling. However, it could have used more time to build emotional weight. Here’s what I thought of the horror film.
A chilling superstition
Have you heard the superstition about using a rosary at a wake? If you fail to follow the proper ritual, your whole family may pay the price.
That belief drives Rosario, which stars Aubrey Caraan, Jairus Aquino, Lance Carr, and Yumi Garcia. The characters don’t believe in the superstition, so they ignore the warning to cut the rosary before burying their mother. As a result, their surviving relatives become targets. The deaths begin with the eldest family member and continue down to the youngest.
I hadn’t heard of this superstition before, so I found the premise interesting. It gives the film a strong starting point.
Fast-paced, but emotionally thin
Rosario moves quickly. It doesn’t leave you guessing about what might happen next. Instead, it shows its hand early and keeps the story straightforward.
That pace has a downside, though. The film doesn’t spend enough time building up its emotional moments. Some scenes could have made a stronger impact with more preparation.
Still, Rosario delivers a few effective scares. I was frightened several times in the cinema, partly because I didn’t want the characters to die.
The film also adds a little romance through Aubrey and Lance. Those brief, sweet moments offer a break from the tension.
Stronger moments from the veterans
Some of the younger cast members could bring more maturity to their performances. The veteran actors stood out more for me. Bernadette Alison, in particular, made her character feel real. I also wished Suzette Ranillo had more screen time.
The scene I’ll remember most comes near the ending. Just as I felt relieved that Aubrey’s character had survived, the film hit her with a sudden, Final Destination-style turn. I didn’t see it coming, and I liked the surprise.
Final verdict
Rosario has an interesting premise, brisk pacing, and genuinely scary moments. However, it needed more emotional build-up and character development to make its biggest scenes land.
My rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Watch Rosario Official Trailer here.
Jairus Aquino, one of the stars of Rosario, also appears in the comedy-horror film Pee Mak PH. Read my review of the film here.
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