How ‘Haunted Carnival’ pushed James Reid beyond his limits

Kapamilya star James Reid opened up about the physical demands of filming the horror-slasher movie “Haunted Carnival,” revealing that some scenes left him with wounded. 

The Regal Entertainment Inc. production marks the actor’s first horror film.

“I think it is physically demanding. At some points, you can’t control when you are in the moment, caught up in the fear, panic and adrenaline. Some days, I walked away with blood and bruises,” Reid told reporters during the film’s media junket in Quezon City, Wednesday. 

The “Someone, Someday” star also cited the challenge of maintaining the intensity of fear throughout the production. 

“Maintaining that level of fear. We want it to be believable. Even if it is fun and campy movie at the same time,” he explained. 

Reid also praised his co-star Julia Barretto, describing her as “incredibly talented.”

“She is incredibly talented. Maybe it just me — but I think this type of genre, it pushes you in ways you won’t expect. I think everyone got pushed,” he said.

“Haunted Carnival” will be shown in cinemas nationwide beginning December 25.