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**_A mad slayer is loose in the theatre_**
A group of stage actors are burning the midnight oil during a storm in the hopes of producing a hit, but a homicidal former-actor has escaped the mental asylum and they’re locked in the theatre ...
Stage Fright
1987Movie90 minItalian
While a group of young actors rehearse a new musical about a mass murderer, a notorious psychopath escapes from a nearby insane asylum.
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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Michael P. Flannigan•Genres: Horror, Slasher
Plot Summary
A group of young actors are rehearsing for a play at a secluded girls' camp. When the play's producer is murdered, the remaining cast and crew realize a killer is among them. As the body count rises, they must uncover the killer's identity before they all become victims of the show.
Critical Reception
Stage Fright is a cult classic slasher film that has garnered a dedicated following among horror enthusiasts for its practical effects and suspenseful atmosphere. While not a critical darling upon release, it is appreciated for its genre tropes and memorable kills.
What Reviewers Say
- Appreciated for its effective suspense and slasher elements.
- Praised for its practical gore effects and adherence to genre conventions.
- Seen as a solid, if somewhat generic, entry in the 80s slasher subgenre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with some enjoying the nostalgic slasher feel and others finding it derivative of more popular films from the era. The suspense and practical effects are often cited as positives.
Fun Fact
The film was shot at Camp White Eagle in Wisconsin, which was also used as a filming location for other low-budget horror movies.
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