Kristine
Kristine

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Kristine

2011
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Tagalog

Martha Cecilia's Kristine is a 2010 Filipino romance-drama primetime television series produced and aired by ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation. from August 16, 2010 to February 11, 2011 It is based on 54 books of the pocketbook the Kristine Series, by Martha Cecilia. The series is the twelfth installment of Precious Hearts Romances Presents and is the first adaptation to be on a primetime slot. The series is about two rival families—the Fortalejos and the De Silvas— two sisters of the Fortalejo family unexpectedly fall in love with a De Silva. It was also the official offering of the celebration of 60 Years of Philippine Soap Operas.

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IMDb3.9/10
Director: Michael J. SasserGenres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman named Kristine finds herself trapped in a secluded cabin by a pair of terrifying stalkers. What begins as a horrifying ordeal of survival quickly escalates into a desperate fight for her sanity and life as the lines between reality and delusion blur. She must find a way to outwit her captors and escape before she succumbs to the escalating terror.

Critical Reception

Kristine received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot, gratuitous violence, and underdeveloped characters as significant drawbacks. While some acknowledged the attempt at psychological horror, the execution was widely seen as falling short, leading to a limited impact on mainstream audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised by some for its tense atmosphere, but often criticized for excessive gore.

  • Noted for its attempts at psychological tension, but ultimately deemed predictable.

  • The performances were occasionally singled out, though often overshadowed by the film's narrative weaknesses.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Kristine are sparse, but generally indicate a low level of satisfaction, with viewers often pointing to the film's reliance on shock value and a lack of originality as major issues.

Fun Fact

Despite its grim subject matter, the film was shot on location in a relatively peaceful rural setting, contrasting with the on-screen terror.

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