The story is nothing special (actors terrorized by masked killer in a locked theater) but the execution is simply amazing. Soavi is obviously a student of Argento but he has his own pace, his own style and shows it off to full effect here. The lead performance by Cupisti is goo...( read more)
Barbara Cupisti, Clain Parker, David Brandon
A troupe of struggling stage actors is rehearsing for a small-town production of a play. Everything seems to be as it should until one of the cast members turns up dead. In a panic, the others try to ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: March 22, 2005
Stats: 85 reviews
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October 22, 2009
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October 22, 2009
A masterpiece it's not, but nevertheless this film certainly entertains. Innovative kills, surprisingly effective atmosphere, and a plot that actually takes itself seriously make Stagefright it a cut above many slashers of the late 80s (although the bulky owl mask may have been...( read more)
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October 22, 2009
This is the directorial debut of one Michele Soavi who would later direct the excellent Cemetery Man. This is a nice slasher with an Italian flavor, but it is certainly a slasher and not a giallo. Stagefright is shot very well with great fx and gore for an independent. The best p...( read more)
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October 22, 2009
This movie is guaranteed to be horrible so here is some Billy Squire for your amusement:
"Now everybody, have you heard
If you're in the game, then the stroke's the word
Don't take no rhythm, don't take no style
Got a thirst for killin' - grab your vial... "
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October 22, 2009
A predictable, but stylish, slasher from the director of Cemetery Man. Inventive deaths and a killer climax!
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October 22, 2009
I would have enjoyed this movie a whole lot more if it weren't for the ending..Kind of ruined it for me anyways
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