Kasalanan Bang Sambahin Ka? () is a 1990 Philippine erotic psychological thriller melodrama film directed by Chito S. Roño from a story and screenplay written by Jose Javier Reyes, with additional screenplay inputs by Raquel Villavicencio. With a plot reminiscent of Adrian Lyne's 1987 film "Fatal Attraction", the film stars Dawn Zulueta, Julio Diaz, and Vivian Velez, along with a supporting cast that includes Angie Ferro, Chanda Romero, Orestes Ojeda, and Joel Lamangan.
Produced and distributed by Viva Films, the film was theatrically released on 11 July 1990.
Plot.
Before the wedding to his fiancee Grace Lozano, real estate developer Alex Katigbak made a one-night stand with stockbroker Catherine Posadas. However, things would get worse when Catherine, who wanted him to take their relationship to the next level, took violent turns in destroying the lives and relationships of both Grace and Alex by various means, including stalking and giving stuff that was deemed a threat to them.
Production.
The film "Kasalanan Bang Sambahin Ka?" is one of the first melodrama films directed by director Chito S. Roño, whose career in directing began in 1986.
Reception.
Critical reception.
Columnist Jullie Y. Daza, writing for "Manila Standard", described the film as "an almost step-by-step look-alike of "Fatal Attraction"", and gave praise to Roño's directorial effort and Velez's performance as a delusional woman.
Controversy.
Days after its initial release, the film drew controversy for the insertion of inappropriate scenes into the trailer that was not approved by the censorship board. According to MTRCB chairperson Manuel Morato, he said that they "received complaints over the weekend" and felt concerned that the younger audiences had also seen the provocative trailer during the showing of a "rated GP" film.