Opera

19871987
RR
1h 47m

Opera (1987)

A young opera singer is stalked by a deranged fan bent on killing the people associated with her to claim her for himself.

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A young opera singer is stalked by a deranged fan bent on killing the people associated with her to claim her for himself.A young opera singer is stalked by a deranged fan bent on killing the people associated with her to claim her for himself.A young opera singer is stalked by a deranged fan bent on killing the people associated with her to claim her for himself.

Director
- Dario Argento
Writers
- Dario Argento(story)
- Franco Ferrini(story)
Stars

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Awards
- 5 nominations

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Cristina Marsillach in Opera (1987)

Opera (1987)

Opera (1987)

Cristina Marsillach in Opera (1987)

Opera (1987)

Opera (1987)

Cristina Marsillach in Opera (1987)

Opera (1987)

Cristina Marsillach in Opera (1987)

Opera (1987)

Opera (1987)

Opera (1987)

Director
- Dario Argento
Writers
- Dario Argento(story) (screenplay)
- Franco Ferrini(story)
All cast & crew
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The Cat o' Nine Tails

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The Stendhal Syndrome

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5.9

Suspiria

7.4

Mother of Tears

5.1

Mother of Tears

Young opera singer Betty gets her big chance when the previous star of a production of Verdi's 'Macbeth' is run over by a car. Convinced that the opera is bad luck, she accepts--and becomes the target (in Argento's unmistakable style) of a psychopath--a man who has inhabited her nightmares since her childhood. —David Carroll <davidc@atom.ansto.gov.au>

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Taglines
- An Aria of Terror from the Maestro of Horror - Dario Argento
Genres
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated R for strong terror and violence, and for a scene of sensuality
Parents guide

Trivia
The idea of the pins-under-the-eyes torture device came from a joke of Argento's. Argento said it would annoy him when people would look away during the scary scenes in his films. He would jokingly suggest taping pins under people's eyes so they couldn't look away from the film. It would late materialize on the screen for this film.

Goofs
In the killer's POV shot entering the costume workshop, the camera and camera dolly are seen in a mirror on the right.

Quotes
Marco: I think it's unwise to use movies as a guide for reality. Don't you, Inspector?
Inspector Alan Santini: Depends what you mean by reality.

Alternate versions
Available in both R and Unrated versions.

Connections
Featured in Dario Argento: Master of Horror (1991)

Soundtracks
White Darkness
by Brian Eno and Roger Eno
By Arrangement with Opal Ltd, London

Top review

7/10

Flawed, but Technically Wonderful

When the diva of a daring production of Verdi's Macbeth directed by Marco (Ian Charleson) has an accident, the young opera singer Betty (Cristina Marsillach) successfully replaces her. Soon a psychopath obsessed by Betty kills her boyfriend, the production assistant Stefano (William McNamara); her costumer designer Giulia (Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni); and her agent Mira (Daria Nicolodi). Inspector Alan Santini (Urbano Barberini), who is her fan, gives protection to Betty, but the murderer always gets close to her. Who might be the killer?

"Opera" is a giallo version of The Phantom of the Opera by Dario Argento. The story has many flaws, but technically the film is wonderful. The camera work is fantastic, exploring unusual angles and movements. The cinematography is outstanding using beautiful bright colors. The music score is magnificent. And the special effects with lots of gore are top- notch, with usual murders. The cast has good performances and the film never disappoints. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): "Terror na Ópera" ("Terror in the Opera")

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Mar 8, 2016

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Release date
- December 19, 1987 (Italy)
Country of origin
- Italy
Languages
Also known as
- Terror at the Opera
Filming locations
- Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Production companies
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Budget
- $8,000,000 (estimated)

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Runtime
1 hour 47 minutes
Sound mix
- Dolby Stereo
Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1

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