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StageFright

Original title: Deliria
  • 1987
  • Unrated
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
11K
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StageFright (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.
Play trailer2:20
1 Video
99+ Photos
ItalianB-HorrorGialloPsychological ThrillerSlasher HorrorDramaHorrorThriller

The cast and crew of an upcoming show find themselves trapped in a theater with a murderous escaped psychopath.The cast and crew of an upcoming show find themselves trapped in a theater with a murderous escaped psychopath.The cast and crew of an upcoming show find themselves trapped in a theater with a murderous escaped psychopath.

  • Director
    • Michele Soavi
  • Writers
    • George Eastman
    • Sheila Goldberg
  • Stars
    • David Brandon
    • Richard Barkeley
    • Barbara Cupisti
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michele Soavi
    • Writers
      • George Eastman
      • Sheila Goldberg
    • Stars
      • David Brandon
      • Richard Barkeley
      • Barbara Cupisti
    • 128User reviews
    • 96Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

    Videos1

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    Trailer 2:20
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    Photos132

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    Top Cast29

    David Brandon
    David Brandon
    • Peter
    Richard Barkeley
    • Doctor Porter
    Barbara Cupisti
    • Alicia
    Domenico Fiore
    • Police Chief
    • (as Don Fiore)
    Robert Gligorov
    • Danny
    Sheila Goldberg
    • Nurse
    Mickey Knox
    Mickey Knox
    • Old Cop
    Giovanni Lombardo Radice
    Giovanni Lombardo Radice
    • Brett
    • (as John Morghen)
    Clain Parker
    • Irving Wallace
    Loredana Parrella
    • Corinne
    • (as Lori Parrel)
    Martin Philips
    • Mark
    James Edward Sampson
    James Edward Sampson
    • Willy
    • (as James E.R. Sampson)
    Ulrike Schwerk
    • Betty
    Wanja Mary Sellers
    Wanja Mary Sellers
    • Laurel
    • (as Mary Sellers)
    Jo Ann Smith
    • Sybil
    • (as Jo Anne Smith)
    Piero Vida
    Piero Vida
    • Ferrari
    Danny Gordon
    • Dancer
    • (as Dany Gordon)
    Claude Jurman
    • Dancer
    • Director
      • Michele Soavi
    • Writers
      • George Eastman
      • Sheila Goldberg
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews128

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • 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
      When Alicia is removing the key from the stage floor, the close-up shot of the key and nail, for a few frames, you can see a hand (crew member) trying to dislodge the key.
    • Quotes
      • Willy: I... I just went to get the gun, trying to show you how to put a bullet in the chamber. See that? I got him right between the eyes! Just like I said... Right between the eyes! Damn... You see that Ally? Right betw... right between the eyes! Just like I said. Between... between the eyes. Got him... I got him, right between the eyes Ally! I got the fucker right between the eyes. Right between the eyes Ally. Just like I said... Right between the eyes!
    • 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 Sybil 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
      Aquarius
      Written by Stefano Mainetti and Guido Anelli
      Performed by Glasswork

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 21, 1987 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Aullidos de pánico
    • Filming locations
      • Italy
    • Production company
      • Filmirage
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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