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Stage Fright

1987Movie1 h 30 minR

Horror
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes90%59%

A terrifying, brutally violent horror movie about crime and the mind.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · pure escapism

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Theatre of Delirium.

While a group of young actors rehearse a new musical about a mass murderer, a notorious psychopath escapes from a nearby insane asylum.

Feels like

  • Giallo Horror
  • Visceral Gore
  • Stylish Visuals
  • Sound-Driven Tension
  • Psychopathic Killer
  • Showbiz Setting
  • Italian Cinema
  • Practical Effects
  • Escapist Thrills

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Michele Soavi
Written by
George Eastman
Produced by
Joe D'Amato, Donatella Donati
Music by
Simon Boswell, Stefano Mainetti, Guido Anelli

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 8, 1987 · 1 h 30 min · R

Released
February 8, 1987
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Horror
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Budget
$1 million
Available in
11 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Stage Fright?"

Questions about Stage Fright

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Stage Fright worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (63).

Will Stage Fright scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

Is Stage Fright plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and spectacle (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is Stage Fright in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.