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StageFright

Original title: Deliria
  • 19871987
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
7.9K
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Deliria (1987)
A group of stage actors lock themselves in the theater for a rehearsal of their upcoming musical production, unaware that an escaped psychopath has sneaked into the theater with them.
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  • Thriller

A group of stage actors lock themselves in the theater for a rehearsal of their upcoming musical production, unaware that an escaped psychopath has sneaked into the theater with them.A group of stage actors lock themselves in the theater for a rehearsal of their upcoming musical production, unaware that an escaped psychopath has sneaked into the theater with them.A group of stage actors lock themselves in the theater for a rehearsal of their upcoming musical production, unaware that an escaped psychopath has sneaked into the theater with them.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
7.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Michele Soavi
  • Writers
    • George Eastman
    • Sheila Goldberg(dialogue)
  • Stars
    • David Brandon
    • Barbara Cupisti
    • Domenico Fiore
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michele Soavi
  • Writers
    • George Eastman
    • Sheila Goldberg(dialogue)
  • Stars
    • David Brandon
    • Barbara Cupisti
    • Domenico Fiore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 106User reviews
    • 84Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    David Brandon and Piero Vida in Deliria (1987)
    David Brandon in Deliria (1987)
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    Ulrike Schwerk in Deliria (1987)
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    Barbara Cupisti in Deliria (1987)
    Barbara Cupisti in Deliria (1987)

    Top cast

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    David Brandon
    David Brandon
    • Peteras Peter
    Barbara Cupisti
    • Aliciaas Alicia
    Domenico Fiore
    • Police Chiefas Police Chief
    Robert Gligorov
    • Dannyas Danny
    Mickey Knox
    Mickey Knox
    • Old Copas Old Cop
    Giovanni Lombardo Radice
    Giovanni Lombardo Radice
    • Brettas Brett
    • (as John Morghen)
    Clain Parker
    Clain Parker
    • Irving Wallaceas Irving Wallace
    Loredana Parrella
    • Corinneas Corinne
    • (as Lori Parrel)
    Martin Philips
    • Markas Mark
    James Sampson
    James Sampson
    • Willyas Willy
    • (as James E.R. Sampson)
    Ulrike Schwerk
    • Bettyas Betty
    Mary Sellers
    Mary Sellers
    • Laurelas Laurel
    Jo Ann Smith
    • Sybilas Sybil
    • (as Jo Anne Smith)
    Piero Vida
    Piero Vida
    • Ferrarias Ferrari
    Richard Barkeley
    • Dr. Porteras Dr. Porter
    Sheila Goldberg
    • Nurseas Nurse
    Danny Gordon
    • Danceras Dancer
    • (as Dany Gordon)
    Claude Jurman
    • Danceras Dancer
    • Director
      • Michele Soavi
    • Writers
      • George Eastman
      • Sheila Goldberg(dialogue)
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    Storyline

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    While rehearsing a musical play in a theater, the dancer Alicia twists her ankle and the costume designer Betty drives her to a nearby hospital. However, the place is a mental institution but a doctor treats Alicia's ankle. They return to the theater but the dangerous psychopath Irving Wallace escapes hidden in Betty's car. He kills Betty outside the theater and Alicia finds her body. They summon the police and the director Peter decides to promote the play using the press and supported by the producer Ferrari. He rewrites the screenplay and casts six actors and actresses to immediately rehearse to the opening night, promising additional payment. He asks the actress Corinne to lock the theater and hide the keys. But Irving Wallace has sneaked in the theater and starts a crime spree. Will anyone survive the serial-killer? —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • owl mask
    • play rehearsal
    • cult film
    • ankle injury
    • key
    • 276 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The theatre of death
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Unrated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      During a screening at the Fantasia Film Festival fans threw white feathers from the theater balcony which showered down on the audience in homage to the haunting finale of the film.
    • Goofs
      In the scene where the girl is cut in half, it is later revealed she was cut in half by a chainsaw. However, as this was happening, there wasn't single noise coming from the chainsaw.
    • Quotes

      Peter: [thinking Wallace is Brett] Don't just stand there. Kill her!

      [Wallace retrieves a knife from his waist]

      Peter: What's the knife got to do with anything?

      [Wallace starts stabbing Corinne]

      Peter: Yeah, that's it.

    • Alternate versions
      The Australian VHS release of StageFright as it's called, has a few shots cut for it to be released, otherwise, it would have been banned. The shots cut are:
      • Under shot of Brett with the Driller through his chest is cut
      • Close up of the drill with loads of blood is cut
      • Wide shot of Danny pulling up Cybil with the intestines showing is cut
      • Close up of chainsaw cutting through Danny's chest
      • Irving sawing off Peter's arm remains for a few seconds but copious bleeding from the severed arm is cut
      • 2nd shot of Peters head rolling is cut
    • Connections
      Featured in Eleven Days, Eleven Nights (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Mystery Rouge
      Performed by Mia

    User reviews106

    Review
    Top review
    "There's No Business Like Show Business!"....
    STAGEFRIGHT opens with a jaw-dropping, murderous dance routine, featuring some awesome saxophone playing and a "killer" in an owl mask! After this, one might think that anything to follow would be anticlimactic. Ha! This would be a mistake! What transpires after this sequence is even more astonishing!

    A troupe of thespians is working on the aforementioned musical, complete with a rape scene (!). In a miraculous turn of serendipitous events, the play's hyper-intense director (David Brandon) decides to keep everyone in the theater overnight. A dark, stormy night! In addition, an escaped, homicidal maniac is on his way to the theater! He's an actor-gone-berserk, don't ya know?! He also loves owl masks!

    Let the bodies hit the floor!

    Kooky, bloody, and absolutely enjoyable, this movie should be seen by all sentient beings! Especially, those with a hankering for Italian horror cheeeze. Or owls. Stars Barbara Cupisti (OPERA, THE CHURCH) as Alicia, the only character with a functioning brain...
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 21, 1987 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • StageFright: Aquarius
    • Filming locations
      • Italy
    • Production company
      • Filmirage
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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