Stage Fright

In this slasher musical, a musical theater student named Camilla finds herself stalked by a killer known as the "Phantom" after her mother, a former Broadway star, was murdered years prior. As the killer targets students at the arts camp she now attends, Camilla must confront her fears and the dark secrets of the camp to survive.

Stage Fright received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its unique blend of horror and musical theater, its dark humor, and its enthusiastic performances. While some found the plot predictable, the film was largely celebrated for its originality and its fun, gory kills.

• A surprisingly effective and entertaining horror-musical hybrid.
• Boasts a killer soundtrack and gore that musical theater fans will appreciate.
• Manages to be both genuinely creepy and hilariously over-the-top.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Stage Fright, highlighting its creative concept, fun musical numbers, and effective scares. Some viewers found the plot a bit thin, but the overall consensus leaned positive due to its unique genre mashup.

Nominated for Best Feature Film at the 2014 Fantastic Fest. Won the Audience Award for Best Film at the 2014 Fantasia International Film Festival.

The film's director, Jerome Sable, previously directed a short film titled 'Nightmare on Elm Street: "The Dream Child"' which was an unofficial fan film but gained attention for its creative take on the franchise.