STAGE FRIGHT

A group of ambitious young actors land roles in a new Broadway production, unaware that the theater harbors a dark secret. As rehearsals begin, strange occurrences plague the cast and crew, escalating from unsettling coincidences to outright terror. They soon realize a vengeful spirit tied to the theater's bloody past is determined to make this production its final curtain call.

Stage Fright (2023) has received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some have acknowledged its atmospheric tension and gore, many have criticized its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on horror tropes.

• The film attempts to blend slasher elements with supernatural horror, but struggles to find a cohesive tone.

• Praised for its practical effects and visual gore, though often at the expense of narrative logic.

• Frequently cited for its uninspired jump scares and a story that fails to offer fresh perspectives on haunted theater narratives.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a division, with some appreciating the film's commitment to horror elements and visual spectacle, while others found the story weak and the scares unoriginal.

The film was shot on location in a supposedly haunted historic theater in downtown Los Angeles, with the cast and crew reporting several unexplained occurrences during production.