Heavenly Touch
Heavenly Touch

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Heavenly Touch

2009
Movie
89 min
Tagalog

Jonard is having trouble making ends meet. His mother is suffering from depression, and he and his sister are forced to quit school in order to take care of her. One day, Jonard meets up his friend Rodel, and Rodel introduces him to the world of massage parlors. Rodel teaches him massage, and brings him to Heavenly Touch, a syndicate-run massage parlor that mostly caters to homosexuals.

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IMDb3.3/10
Director: Scott McQuaidGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A detective is drawn into a dangerous investigation involving a series of ritualistic murders. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a dark conspiracy and a mysterious organization with occult ties. He must race against time to stop the killer before becoming the next victim.

Critical Reception

Heavenly Touch received a mixed to negative reception, often cited for its convoluted plot and uninspired execution despite its thriller elements. While some viewers appreciated its attempts at a dark atmosphere, critics and audiences largely found it to be a forgettable entry in the thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Panned for its nonsensical plot and poor acting.

  • Lacks the suspense and tension expected from a thriller.

  • Ultimately a forgettable and underwhelming film.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available indicate significant dissatisfaction with the film's narrative coherence and overall quality.

Fun Fact

The film features a brief appearance by veteran actor Eric Roberts, who has a prolific career spanning over 400 roles.

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