Peque Gallaga's Scorpio Nights 2
1999 Filipino erotic thriller
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Peque Gallaga's Scorpio Nights 2, or simply Scorpio Nights 2, is a 1999 Filipino erotic thriller film co-written and directed by Erik Matti in his directorial debut. A standalone sequel to Scorpio Nights (1985) -directed by Peque Gallaga-, it stars Albert Martinez and Joyce Jimenez and was produced by Neo Films in association with Serafim Productions. The film was released on February 2, 1999, and was a box office hit, grossing ₱80 million in its theatrical run.
- Lore Reyes
- Erik Matti
- Peque Gallaga (supervising)
- June T. Rufino (line)
| Peque Gallaga's Scorpio Nights 2 | |
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| Directed by | Erik Matti |
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| Story by | Peque Gallaga |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Richard Padernal |
| Edited by | Danny Gloria |
| Music by | Jaime Fabregas |
Production companies | Neo Films Serafim Productions |
| Distributed by | Viva Films |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Box office | ₱80 million |
Cast
- Albert Martinez as Andrew Sales
- Joyce Jimenez as Valerie Martin
- Daisy Reyes as Dana
- Janus del Prado as Cicero
- Manny Castañeda as Lota
- Bibeth Orteza as Dean Beatrice Catedral
- Jaime Fabregas as Butch Beltran
- Carmel Osmeña as Borinaga
- Luciano B. Carlos as Dr. Katigbak
- Cherry Pie Picache as Mona
- Mel Kimura as Coach Duds
- John Arceo as Bamboo
- Carlitos Abracia as Tootsie
- Maricor Fortun as librarian
- Gary Marzo as Eugene
- Roi Iranzo as Jacobo
- Nina Marcelo as Valerie's friend
- Jennifer Cabrales as Valerie's friend
- Erik Matti as Harold
- Tina Cuyugan as San Fidelis faculty member
- Ambeth Ocampo as San Fidelis faculty member
- Madie Gallaga as San Fidelis faculty member
- Uro dela Cruz as San Fidelis faculty member
- Hermie Go as San Fidelis faculty member
- Jeffrey Tam as male dormer
- Richard V. Somes (as Richard Somez) as male dormer
- Stella L. (as Ingrid Mendoza)[2] as female dormer
- Lynn Matti as restaurant manager
Production
Scorpio Nights 2 is Richard V. Somes' first film production, working as a propsman and a cast member ("male dormer").[3]
The film is Erik Matti’s first directorial effort.[4]
Release
Prior to its release, Scorpio Nights 2 was twice given an "X" rating by two separate subcommittees of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), which would have prevented the film from being exhibited in public.[1] When the rating was appealed before the Malacañang Appeals Committee, headed by Fr. Sonny Ramirez, the film's X rating was removed.[5]
Scorpio Nights 2 held a special screening at the University of the Philippines Film Center in Quezon City on January 16, 1999, which was noted to have been a chaotic event, with the theater filled to capacity with students; Frank Mallo of Malaya noted that a second screening was set in the evening after numerous people were not able to enter the theater for the first screening.[1] The film began its general theatrical release on February 2, 1999.
The film was later screened at the Paris Autumn Film Festival in September 2001.[6][7]
Box office
Scorpio Nights 2 was a success at the box office, grossing at least ₱60 million by March 1999 and ₱80 million by the end of its theatrical run.[8][9]
Accolades
| Group | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s). |
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| 18th FAP Awards | Best Editing | Danny Gloria | Nominated | [10] |
| 23rd Gawad Urian Awards | Best Cinematography | Richard Padernal | Nominated | [11] |
Sequel
A standalone sequel titled Peque Gallaga's Scorpio Nights 3,[12] directed by Lawrence Fajardo, was released through Viva Entertainment's streaming platform Vivamax (now VMX) in July 2022.[13]