Packed with luscious scenery and ominous caverns, the film is primarily a work of scenic stylization, though the rich but classical cinematography by ronnie taylor tommy and argentos opera avoids the expected argento. Horror fans can grab a seat for dario argentos opera like never before in 2017 when scorpion releasing unleashes a collectors edition bluray of the 1987 film, and we have a look at the cover art and list of special features for the upcoming release from scorpion releasing. Spoiler alert the film follows, betty an young opera singer who takes the world by storm after the another opera singer, mara cecova got inquired when a car stuck her. Con cristina marsillach, ian charleson, william mcnamara, urbano barberini, coralina cataldi tassoni, daria nicolodi. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the film, rustblade is releasing the definitive edition of the soundtrack to dario argentos cult film opera. Although the story wasnt as strong as some of dario argento s other works, it was still worth exploring. Opera di dario argento 1987 film completo italiano youtube. Romero and wes craven, with twentythree movies under his belt, dario argento decided to spice things up by going the extra creative mile and film. Such is the case with dario argentos adaptation of the classic gothic romancehorror novel the phantom of the opera.
Five favorite films with dario argento film sollte seine bisher anspruchsvollste produktion darstellen. However, there are many differences between the book and the film the biggest being that the phantom is not disfigured. Trailer for the 1987 film opera or terror at the opera. Movie title from the giallo film opera 1987, directed by dario argento, starring cristina marsillach, ian charleson and urbano barberini. Finally watched opera 1987 after years of anticipation. As he did with his adaptation of phantom of the opera, argento offers up a version that plays like a choppy condensation based on hazy memories of the book, then augments it with nudity and gore.
The subgenre had been around for two decades prior, but by the time films like a blade in the dark, opera, and stage fright were made, they seemed to draw a heavier influence from their american body count slasher cousins than they did the original pulp italian detective films that started the giallo. Italian horror director dario argentos shocker opera features a strong display of the filmmakers signature styles in terms of inventive visuals and fantastic murder set pieces, but the film lacks the story cohesion it needs to fall into the category of his classic genre films. For the more mainstream fans, he may be best remembered for his role as producer in the original dawn of the dead and his work with the music band goblin. The film stars anthony franciosa as american author peter neal, who while in rome promoting his latest murdermystery novel becomes embroiled in the search for a serial killer who may have been inspired to kill by his novel. The first italian adaptation of the familiar gaston leroux story, the phantom of the opera marked a deliberately calculated attempt to break into the international horror market with what seemed to be a sure thing. Opera demanded my attention and i gladly gave it just that. Argentos colorful career in horrorthriller cinema began with the violent murder mystery the bird with the crystal plumage, which ignited a wild fever for postsixties postbava giallo films in italy and made dario argento an international filmmaking star.
Horror fans can grab a seat for dario argentos opera like never before in 2017 when scorpion releasing unleashes a collectors edition bluray of the 1987 film, and we have a look at the cover art and list of special features for the upcoming release. Opera is a masterful giallo of the more modern 80s age. Then she becomes a victim of the maniac shes pursuing. Argento recalls getting his ideas for filmmaking from his closeknit family from italian folk tales told by his parents and other family members, including an aunt who told him. The polaropposite worlds of opera and horror collide in this gory giallo film from director dario argento. A few disappointments in this movie include the scene where the wardrobe mistress is targeted, which was odd and had a lot of room for improvement, as well as the ending. With cristina marsillach, ian charleson, urbano barberini, daria nicolodi. For the more mainstream fans, he may be best remembered for his role as producer in the original dawn of. Cowritten by argento and daria nicolodi and produced by claudio. Born in rome in 1940, the 73yearold director has had a prolific career spanning movies and television. While this film was well shot and stylish however the story wasnt that good and at times got weird. Opera was one of argentos most commercially successful films, seeing 1,363,912 ticket sales in his native country of italy. The former movie critic got his start collaborating on screenplays like sergio leones towering once upon a time in the west be,fore launching his career in the 1970s with a string of giallo hits like the bird with the crystal plumage, the cat o nine tails and deep red, then crafting such cult horror classics as 1977s suspiria.
Romero and wes craven, with twentythree movies under his belt, dario argento decided to spice things up by going the extra creative mile and film a horror picture about the opera. Suspiria is a 1977 italian horror film directed by dario argento and released on 1 february 1977. Aura asia argento, a young woman suffering from anorexia, escapes from a psychiatric hospital and meets a young man, david christopher rydell, who offers to let her stay with him rather than go back to the hospital. After watching dario argento, the church i was hoping opera would be better. When mara cecova, the arrogant and illtempered star of an. As he did with his adaptation of phantom of the opera, argento offers up a version that plays like a choppy condensation based on hazy memories of. For over thirty years argento has produced one classic shocker after another, such as deep red, suspiria, tenebre, and opera. His influential work in the horror genre during the 1970s and 1980s, particularly in the subgenre known as giallo has led him to being referred to as the master of the thrill and the master of horror. Apr 25, 2010 trailer for the 1987 film opera or terror at the opera.
His influential work in the horror genre during the 1970s and 1980s, particularly in the subgenre known as giallo has led him to being referred to as the master of the thrill and the master of horror his films as director include the animal trilogy, consisting of the bird with. But of course, the film has its minor and major drawbacks. Mani di velluto film completo secondo tempo con adriano. Argentos bestknown film is suspiria and it, along with a handful of others, is an established classic. Opera original claudio simonetti soundtrack 1987, vinyl. It is a film that argento was obviously committed to throughout its entire. The film starts as we meet the gorgeous betty cristina marsillach, who is replacing the star of the opera production of macbeth the leading lady who betty is replacing was killed off while the credits were rolling. Adapting the treatment devised by gianni romoli and longtime argento collaborator franco ferrini. Mar 06, 2017 grazie a voi ledizione speciale di opera di dario argento sara stampata.
Here is our custom cover art of for the deluxe collectors edition of dario argentos opera, by artist yannick bouchard. Five favorite films with dario argento oct 11, 20 dario argento needs little introduction to horror movie fans. Dario argento was born on september 7, 1940, in rome, italy, the firstborn son of famed italian producer salvatore argento and. However, the mindless prima donna cannot decide between her weird seducer and an equally unappealing nobleman, and the. Paris opera understudy christine daae asia argento is mesmerized and corrupted by a human rat and indiscriminate killer known as the phantom julian sands who lurks in the bowels of the opera house. Dario argento was born on september 7, 1940, in rome, italy, the firstborn son of famed italian producer salvatore argento and brazilian fashion model elda luxardo.
Jun 06, 2016 trailer del film opera di dario argento del 1987. Inspired by phantom of the opera which argento remade in 1999, opera tells the story of a young understudy. Inspired by phantom of the opera which argento remade in 1999, opera tells the story of a young. Jenifer is the fourth episode of the first season of masters of horror. Opera regia di dario argento con ian charleson, cristina marsillach, urbano barberini, daria nicolodi, william mcnamara, coralina catalditassoni, antonino iuorio, antonella vitale, peter pitsch. Asia argento is on the trail of a sadistic murderer. Grazie ai fan che hanno acquistato le prime 300 copie, opera. Cultfilms is proud to bring you this goresoaked terror classic in a stunning. A young opperata is stalked by a deranged fan bent on killing the people associated with her to c. Il fantasma dellopera the phantom of the opera 1998.
It originally aired in north america on november 18, 2005. It was directed by dario argento and written by and starring steven weber. Although the advance trailer for this film promised a wild riff on a familiar tale, dracula 3d proves depressingly staid. Sergio stivaletti, maestro pino donaggio,franco casagni,fx god. Although the story wasnt as strong as some of dario argentos other works, it was still worth exploring. To make matters worse, she suffers from the stendahl syndrome, a bizarre affliction that causes her to hallucinate when in the presence of great works of art. In recent years his films have met with a decided lack of critical acclaim but with the release of phantom of the opera his fans had hoped for a return to classic form. Unfortunately a chilly critical reception overseas prevented it from finding an audience, leaving director dario argento to turn back to his familiar giallo formula. Like most of argentos films, phantom is first and foremost a feast for the eyes. Apr 18, 2016 opera regia di dario argento con ian charleson, cristina marsillach, urbano barberini, daria nicolodi, william mcnamara, coralina catalditassoni, antonino iuorio, antonella vitale, peter pitsch. Pages in category films directed by dario argento the following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total.
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