Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara (TV series)
Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara (transl. Frighten Barbara to Death) is an ABS-CBN primetime mini-series adapted from the movie, Patayin Mo Sa Sindak Si Barbara, originally starring Susan Roces in 1974 and later by Lorna Tolentino in 1995.[1] It was supposed to be aired weekly in a mini-series format on January 12, 2008, but it was later placed on Primetime Bida.
| Sineserye Presents: Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara | |
|---|---|
 Sisindakin Ka! | |
| Genre | Soap opera, Horror |
| Created by | Celso Ad. Castillo |
| Based on | Patayin Mo sa Sindak si Barbara (1974) by Celso Ad. Castillo |
| Directed by | Jerry Lopez Sineneng Gilbert Perez |
| Starring | Susan Roces Kris Aquino |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 15 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Emerald Suarez |
| Production location(s) | Philippines |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Star Creatives |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABS-CBN |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Original release | January 7 – January 25, 2008 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
This is the first installment of Sineserye Presents: The Susan Roces Cinema Collection.
Original Film and Initial Remake
The original film was made in 1974 starring Susan Roces.
Another film was made in 1995 starring Lorna Tolentino.
Plot
All their lives, Barbara always gave way to her younger half-sister Ruth so she would be accepted by her new family. When they were older, she met Fritz and they instantly fell in love with each other. But Ruth also wants Fritz. She told them she would kill herself if Fritz would not marry her. So Barbara again gave way and made Fritz marry Ruth even with a heavy heart. She stayed in the States as a hospital nurse, but one day she received a call from the Philippines saying that Ruth killed herself and it was witnessed by her only daughter Karen. She quickly came to the country to mourn with her stepmother and to take care of her currently unstable niece. But when she arrived, strange things start to happen. It seems that Ruth killed herself because of her paranoia that her husband is seeing Barbara in the States during his business trips. Ruth always knew that Fritz will always love Barbara and not her. To exact revenge on Barbara, she haunts the house through the doll, Chelsea and through her own daughter. She hurts and even kills all the people that are dear to Barbara until there is nobody left but Barbara herself.
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Kris Aquino as Barbara
- Susan Roces as Amanda
- Jodi Sta. Maria as Ruth Martinez
- Albert Martinez as Fritz Martinez
Supporting cast
- Celine Lim as Karen Martinez
- Maja Salvador as Agnes Martinez
- Jay-R Siaboc as Dale
- Joem Bascon as John
- Kitkat as Tina Magbintang
- Tim Espinosa as one of the spirit questors
- Janvier Daily as Badong
- Eva Darren as Elsa Magbintang
- Chelsea as the possessed doll
Guest cast
- Eliza Pineda as Young Barbara
- Khaycee Aboloc as Young Ruth
Reception
Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara was successful in both Metro Manila and nationwide viewing. Its pilot episode in Manila got a 27% rating, the highest was 32%, while the lowest was 24%. According to AGB-Nielsen, its pilot episode in NUTAM, 35.4%, was the #10 Highest Pilot Episode since 2007.
DVD release
In February 2008, a DVD containing all 15 episodes of Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara has been available at records stores, through Star Home Video.
See also
- List of programs previously aired by ABS-CBN
- Sineserye Presents
External links
- Sineserye Presents: Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara on IMDb
- Patayin Mo Sa Sindak si Barbara at the PinoyExchange Forums
- Patayin Mo Sa Sindak si Barbara at Telebisyon.net
- Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara Unofficial Episode Guide at Pinoy TV Junkie