Batch ’81 (1982)
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AKA: Alpha Kappa Omega Batch ’81
Directed by: Mike De Leon
Starring: Mark Gil (Sid Lucero), Sandy Andolong (Tina), Rod Leido (Arni), Jimmy Javier (Vince), Bing Pimentel (Mariel), Mike Arvisu (Abet)
Chanda Romero (Jenny)
Country: Philippines; Effed Up Asian Cinema
Language: Filipino (Eng Subs)
Runtime: 01:43:10
Genres: Torture, Violence against Men, Drag scene, Food/drink-related scene
Plot – Spoilers:
Sid is pursuing a course at uni mostly to please his mother who wants him to be a doctor. With both his parents distant and merely financial providers, he feels the need to fit in somewhere. One of the fraternities at university, Alpha Kappa Omega, renowned for their brutal hazing as part of the recruitment, is also the most prestigious and Sid is determined to make it through, despite his girlfriend’s disinclination.
Batch ’81 was made during the final years of dictatorship in the Philippines and is claimed to be a reflection of the times.
it’s so dated lmao. entertaining tho
Hazing movie. Lots of weird homo stuff like the cross dressing “Cabaret” musical number and the paddling of grown men’s asses. The lighting director fell asleep a couple of times, especially during the gang fight scene with the stupid “Clockwork Orange” music. It’s kind of weird so I’ll give it 2 stars I guess. If you don’t like this review don’t read it. (Too late?)
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