Netizens gave nothing but high praise for the trailer of the Kapamilya crime-thriller, Cattleya Killer, which is based on the 1996 film, Sa Aking Mga Kamay.
The film starred Aga Mulach and Christopher De Leon in lead roles and was helmed by award-winning director, Rory B. Quintos. Cattleya Killer serves as the sequel to the film and now focuses on the aftermath of Gene Rivera’s killing spree.
Directed by Dan Villegas, the 6-part sequel series has multi-awarded Kapamilya actor, Arjo Atayde, starring and acting in the lead role. Atayde plays the role of Anton de la Rosa, the son of the cop, Joven de la Rosa who cracked the case. Christopher de Leon, who starred in the original film alongside Mulach, reprises his role in this series.
In Cattleya Killer, a series of sinister murders shake Joven anew, who finds the serial killer’s modus resembles that of Rivera’s. Has Rivera returned; or is another psychopath mimicking the Cattleya Killer? De la Rosa’s world shatters when the focus of the investigation suddenly shifts to his son, Anton.
On Twitter, netizens couldn’t help but flood the platform with pure commendations and high praises for the trailer. The sleek visuals, the ominous tone, and the breathtaking brilliance of the actors are among the ones to receive the most flattering comments.
“When we say, ‘content that demands and deserves a global audience’, we mean this: #CattleyaKiller,” said KPEx Official, attaching a part of the much talked-about trailer.
When we say, 'content that demands and deserves a global audience', we mean this: #CattleyaKiller pic.twitter.com/rRmLoxXt3z
— KPEx Official (@OfficialKpex) October 20, 2022
Monday Diva reminisced about the original movie, noting how it left quite an unshakable impression on him. “It’s still a new story but knowing that it’s a sequel of Sa Aking Mga Kamay at si Arjo Atayde yung batang takot sa monster doon, it breaks my heart. So the trauma lived on. I am really excited to watch this series! Peteng ina nakakalurkaaaa.”
Love Mae could not help but scream good words about the trailer’s exquisite visual qualities. “THE TRAILER OF #CattleyaKiller GAVE ME GOOSEBUMPS!!!!!!!! THAT STELLAR CAST, THE COLOR GRADING, THE CINEMATOGRAPHY, WORLD CLASS!!!!!!!,” she tweeted.
PUTANGINA THE TRAILER OF #CattleyaKiller GAVE ME GOOSEBUMPS!!!!!!!! 🥹🥹 THAT STELLAR CAST, THE COLOR GRADING, THE CINEMATOGRAPHY, WORLD CLASS!!!!!!!
— RIH-GAUR! 😫 (@LoveMaeUmali) October 20, 2022
“Arjo Atayde is the best actor of his generation!,” said Bruno, who made Arjo Atayde the object of his praise.
Arjo Atayde is the best actor of his generation! #CattleyaKiller
— toto (@excuseslord) October 20, 2022
Meng, meanwhile, noted how the trailer offers a puzzle as to whoever the real killer is. “Trailer pa lang, ang likot na ng utak ko, nanghuhula na kung sino yung #CattleyaKiller, “ his tweet reads.
Trailer pa lang, ang likot na ng utak ko, nanghuhula na kung sino yung #CattleyaKiller https://t.co/iNxLp2C2FT
— mengssskiii X | Holiday Break (@mengssskiii) October 20, 2022
TV host and actress, Bianca Gonzales, is also completely in awe of the trailer. “Trailer pa lang kitang kita na yung ACTING POWERHOUSE ng #CattleyaKiller: Arjo x Jake x Zsazsa x Boyet and more. Plus that cinematography. SOLID, WOW,“ she tweeted.
Trailer pa lang kitang kita na yung ACTING POWERHOUSE ng #CattleyaKiller: Arjo x Jake x Zsazsa x Boyet and more. Plus that cinematography. SOLID, WOW.
— Bianca Gonzalez (@iamsuperbianca) October 20, 2022
Earlier this week, Cattleya Killer made its international debut at the 2022 MIPCOM Cannes exhibition. The series is expected to premiere in the Philippines next week.
