On December 27, Deleter director Mikhail Red revealed that he received an important call reporting that their horror film reached the number one top ticket sales in major cinemas around the country.
Red’s tweet included reports that the noontime slots of their film have already gone sold out, with some screenings having the audience sit on the stairs.
Just got off an important call. 😲 Something is happening. Is it true that Deleter is now number 1 top seller in more major cinemas around the country? We sold out noontime slots, some screenings people are sitting on stairs?
— Mikhail Red (@MikhailRed) December 27, 2022
We hoped DELETER would do well but this is a big surprise for all of us! 😭Thank you all for your support! Forever grateful 🙏Still processing this 😐
— Mikhail Red (@MikhailRed) December 27, 2022
However, he did clarify that they were number one for December 27 ticket sales, citing that he doesn’t have an idea of the official total gross yet.
To clarify we are number 1 in certain cinemas today but no idea of total gross yet! But please continue to support #MMFF2022 This is good for the local film industry 🙌#DELETERNadineLustre #DeleterMMFF2022 https://t.co/VDb0OybNYu
— Mikhail Red (@MikhailRed) December 27, 2022
He also shared testimonies from moviegoers who watched the film.
Thank you direk 🙏 https://t.co/zTf9X8MbUM
— Mikhail Red (@MikhailRed) December 27, 2022
— Mikhail Red (@MikhailRed) December 27, 2022
The queue for next screening!
DELETER is doing so well, my heart is soooo happy! pic.twitter.com/BFuoxEqnCh
— 🌷 (@ninarome0) December 27, 2022
Tbh, mas nakakahappy marinig/mabasa yung good reviews and comments ng mga NAGBAYAD na manonood kahit hindi sila kilalang kritiko. Sa mahal ng sine at hirap ng buhay ngayon, nasulit ng #Deleter ang pera ng manonood. And for that, hindi ka ba matutuwa? 😊
— dyowniems (@dyowniems) December 27, 2022
A renowned director + the horror genre made @hello_nadine excited to get on board for Deleter! 🎬 Have you watched the movie yet?
Listen to Nadine’s full #AllOut interview on the Monster RX93.1 podcast channel: https://t.co/1W81NSxyLa #RX931 #NadineGoesAllOut pic.twitter.com/2fo0tOtEH0
— Monster RX93.1 (@RX931) December 27, 2022
https://twitter.com/tameimpaula_/status/1607653282562072578
Invite all your friends to the cinema, because those who didn't come will. DELETED!
Watch #DELETER – NOW SHOWING in SM Cinema!
Get your tickets now:https://t.co/7Ly5s15MQv#DeleterAtSMCinema #SMCinema pic.twitter.com/xGm8kgxm5B
— SM Cinema (@SM_Cinema) December 27, 2022
With his tweet, many are asking whether Deleter overtook Vice Ganda and Ivana Alawi’s Partner In Crime, which reportedly got the top spot for the highest-grossing movie for the Metro Manila Film Festival 2022.
However, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has yet to release any official figures for the MMFF2022.
In past MMFFs, Vice Ganda’s films usually get the highest-grossing spot early in the festival period. However, in 2019, Miracle in Cell No. 7 nabbed the top spot later on the festival.
As for Deleter, the horror film produced by Viva Films starring Nadine Lustre, McCoy De Leon, Louise De Los Reyes, and Jeffrey Hidalgo received seven awards from MMFF Gabi ng Parangal such as Best Sound, Best Visual Effects, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Director, Best Actress for Nadine Lustre, and Best Picture.