Opera sees giallo master dario argento working at his most gloriously ott and this 1987 mystery contains all the traits you would expect from the italian director. When examining the horror genre there are few directors as iconic the italian maestro, dario argento. Jan 11, 2020 weve been hearing rumblings about a new dario argento film for the past year or so itd be his first since 2012s dracula 3d with an interview out of frightfest back in august of. Secret corridors and staircases run alongside both bettys apartment and the films opera house, evoking the secret recesses of the subconscious. Opera is a 1987 italian giallo film directed and cowritten by dario argento and starring cristina marsillach, urbano barberini, and ian charleson. Argento s flashback sequences are predictably opaque. Like most of argento s films, phantom is first and foremost a feast for the eyes.
Music of il fantasma dellopera by dario argento the. Dario argentos films include once upon a time in the west, suspiria, dawn of the dead, deep red. It looks and sounds great and it is clear that this release was given the utmost care. However, she believes that the opera is bad luck for all involved and is quickly proven right when people start dying, violently directed by dario argento, the film was inspired by an incident in his past. The way dario stylizes the movies is almost a negation of his previous two horror films. 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. Since making his debut in 1970, the director has created a swathe of stylish horrorthrillers and effectively popularised the giallo film genre that the wonderful astron6 lauded so delightfully with adam brooks and matt kennedys the editor. With the remake of suspiria hitting theaters, here are the original classic and notsoclassic dario argento movies ranked from worst to best. Dario argentos the phantom of the opera is a film directed by dario argento with julian sands, asia argento, andrea di stefano, nadia rinaldi, year. New audio commentary by film historians nathaniel thompson and troy howarth. The horror genre has known few voices greater or more influential than dario argento, a master craftsman and revolutionary stylist who, from his debut feature the bird with the crystal plumage in 1970 through the late 1980s, is responsible for some of the best. Oh my god, theres so much to criticize in argentos opera, but at the same time it is one of the greatest stylistic horrors.
Of all the films made during dario argentos gold run of cinema 19751987, phenomena is arguably the one with the most mixed fan reactions. New dario argento giallo film black glasses will film this. It also saw the end of the golden era for italian genre cinema which was rapidly in decline and about to plummet. Apr 17, 2019 early in dario argentos first feature film, 1970s the bird with the crystal plumage, a handsome american writer strolling around rome at night stumbles upon a murder that is already underway. Watch opera 1990 full movie free streaming online tubi. 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. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Unfortunately a chilly critical reception overseas prevented it from finding an audience, leaving director dario argento to turn back to his familiar giallo formula. Early in dario argentos first feature film, 1970s the bird with the crystal plumage, a handsome american writer strolling around rome at night stumbles upon a murder that is already underway. All 20 dario argento movies ranked from worst to best taste.
Trailer for the 1987 film opera or terror at the opera. Argento quickly disregards any attempt at naturalism. Apix entertainment brings italian master of horror dario argentos faithful adaptation of gaston lerouxs classic phantom of the opera stateside in this handsome and wellpresented disc, which offers some exciting extras for film buffs and argento fans alike. Dec 17, 2018 in the long history of cinematic remakes of the phantom of the opera, argentos film is, contrary to the considered opinions of critics and even his own fans, not a wrong turn in the trajectory of one of the horror genres most disconcerting masters, but merely the next leg of a continual journey of exploration. Save a spot next to all the other awesome new italian exploitation and horror blurays, because this is a release that deserves a place on any horror fans shelf. Standard story of the phantom does have one major variation the phantom is not a disfigured individual, but rather is an unwashed orphan abandoned in the sewers under the paris opera.
Dario argentos opera is long considered the italian horror. The camera work is fantastic, exploring unusual angles and movements. The film offers a range of possible suspects then eliminates each one until the killer is revealed. Dario argento s the phantom of the opera is a film directed by dario argento with julian sands, asia argento, andrea di stefano, nadia rinaldi, year. Argento touches on the development of the film, the technical complications of shooting so many ravens, and his contentious relationship with cristina marsillach. Argentos take on the classic phantom of the opera sees.
Some people love it for the fact that its all over the place, and others hate it for those very same reasons. Deep red profondo rosso 1975 tenebre 1982 tenebre did not come about because argento was eager to return to the giallo. Oh my god, theres so much to criticize in argento s opera, but at the same time it is one of the greatest stylistic horrors. Now go behind the scenes and learn the dark secrets behind argentos movie alchemy, including his striking rockinfluenced music, groundbreaking special effects, dizzying camera work, and haunting imagery, from his. The films performed opera is an avantgarde rendition of giuseppe verdis macbeth with betty taking in the lead. I also liked the way the director blends in operas heroin with jennifer, phenomenas heroin, in the last ten minutes of the movie. This is an arthouse horror film yet is loaded with brutal grindhouse. Betty, a young up and coming opera singer, gets put in the lead role of verdis macbeth after the leading lady storms out of rehearsal and gets hit by a car breaking her leg. Dario argento is an italian filmmaker born in rome on september 7th, 1940. Its another black gloves giallo movie and centres around a young opera singer performing at an operatic production of macbeth.
Its directed by dario argento and many agree that this is his last great film before his decline. Dario argento movies ranked from worst to best film. Dario argentos opera terror at the opera 1987 full hd english. In the long history of cinematic remakes of the phantom of the opera, argentos film is, contrary to the considered opinions of critics and even his own fans, not a wrong turn in the trajectory of one of the horror genres most disconcerting masters, but merely the next leg of a continual journey of exploration. Argentos flashback sequences are predictably opaque. Jan 30, 2019 of the italian maestros, none are as important or revered as dario argento, and new releases of his films are absolute musthaves for horror and exploitation fans. The writer, played by tony musante, rushes to save the redhaired beauty struggling to fight off a shadowy, knifewielding assailant inside an. As far as many are concerned opera made in 1987 is the last film truly deserving of director dario argentos auteur status. Jul 10, 2017 when examining the horror genre there are few directors as iconic the italian maestro, dario argento.
Cultfilms new release of opera is a gift to fans of giallo films and dario argento films alike. A young opperata is stalked by a deranged fan bent on killing the people associated. Dario argentos the phantom of the opera tops sleepless, the mother of tears, and dracula 3d as the single worst film in argentos filmography. Dario argento headhunters horror house wiki fandom. If you love suspiria, check out dario argentos bizarre sister film opera. Opera is a giallo version of the phantom of the opera by dario argento. All 20 dario argento movies ranked from worst to best. The new 2k transfer bluray of his latter giallo film, opera, released by cultfilms is no exception. Dario argentos opera uk bluray debut out now thanks to.
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. Since a young age, dario has always been attracted to film and has worked in nearly all elements of the industry including directing, producing, screenwriting and editing. Argento s take on the classic phantom of the opera sees julian sands as the phantom and asia argento as christine. The film was one of argento s most commercially successful, seeing 1,363,912 ticket sales in his native country of italy. Argentos discourse tests the boundaries of the real and the imaginary, of dreams and waking life, and onstage theatrics and backstage. Will the womans recurring nightmare hold the key to the identity of this psychopath or does an even more horrific evil lay waiting in the wings. E il primo film di argento ispirato allambiente dellopera. Feb 10, 2019 argento has pointed out that marco attempting to film a fly with his camera is a deliberate nod to his own attempts to do the same during the making of his previous film, while critic mikel j. Dario argento on turning blood, blades, and pulp into high art. After watching dario argento, the church i was hoping opera would be better. Legendary horror maestro dario argento delivers a savagely stunning thriller featuring some of the most shocking sequences of his entire career, and this version soars to horrific new heights with a dazzling 2k scan. Argentos opera is a fine piece of neogiallo cinema. However, there are many differences between the book and the film the biggest being that the phantom is not disfigured. The story has many flaws, but technically the film is wonderful.
Dario argentos the phantom of the opera 1998 filmaffinity. If you were to ask any horror film fanatic worth his or her salt to name some of their alltime genre favorites, it is almost certain that the ensuing lists would contain a couple of titles from legendary italian director dario argento. Mar 23, 2020 dario argentos the phantom of the opera tops sleepless, the mother of tears, and dracula 3d as the single worst film in argentos filmography. Arguably argentos last very good to great film, opera is awash in lush visuals, killer setpieces, and bloody shenanigans as it riffs on its wellknown literary source. He is known for his contributions to the giallo subgenre and his influence dario argento was born in rome, italy, in 1940. Bettys confused state is integral to the story, connecting her to the dreams and flashbacks throughout the film. Directed by dario argento, the film was inspired by an incident in his past. Secret corridors and staircases run alongside both bettys apartment and the film s opera house, evoking the secret recesses of the subconscious. The phantom of the opera 1998 directed by dario argento.
For over thirty years argento has produced one classic shocker after another, such as deep red, suspiria, tenebre, and opera. Its hard for me to even admit that dario argentos opera had been a major blind spot of mine for far too long, but im thankful for the recent bluray release of the film, courtesy of both scorpion releasing and doppelganger releasing, as it made this cinematic discovery feel like a true work of art. Argento has pointed out that marco attempting to film a fly with his camera is a deliberate nod to his own attempts to do the same during the making of his previous film, while critic mikel j. 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 argento s opera avoids the expected argento. Christina marsillach tom hanks romantic interest in every time we say goodbye stars as betty, a beautiful understudy who gets an unlikely break to play the female lead in a. Dario argento returns to cultfilms with this breathtaking new restoration of his visionary horror masterpiece opera. Secret corridors and staircases run alongside both bettys apartment and the films opera house, evoking the.
Dario argento reached a turning point in 1987 with opera. Betty cristina marsillach is haunted by memories of her dead mother, once an opera diva herself. When a young opera singer takes over the leading role in an avantgarde presentation of verdis macbeth, she triggers the madness of a crazed fan who repeatedly forces the diva to watch the brutal murders of her friends. The horror genre has known few voices greater or more influential than dario argento, a master craftsman and revolutionary stylist who, from his debut feature the bird with the crystal plumage in 1970 through the late 1980s, is responsible for some of the best horror movies ever made. As one of the greatest horror directors of all time alongside mario bava, john carpenter, george a. While this film was well shot and stylish however the story wasnt that good and at times got weird. 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.
En ung kvinna far huvudrollen i operan macbeth efter att operans diva skadats i en bilolycka. The writer, played by tony musante, rushes to save the redhaired beauty struggling to fight off a shadowy, knifewielding assailant inside an overly lit art gallery. The polaropposite worlds of opera and horror collide in this gory giallo film from director dario argento. 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. Dec 04, 2001 betty cristina marsillach is haunted by memories of her dead mother, once an opera diva herself. Often looked upon now as his last truly successful film before a gradual slide that saw him lose his instinct for style, pacing and his already tenuous grasp of coherent storytelling, opera displays both his best qualities and his worst. Dario argento celebrity profile check out the latest dario argento photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Opera sees giallo master dario argento working at his most gloriously. The cinematography is outstanding using beautiful bright colors. Argentos films have often been called operatic, so what better setting for a series of murders than an italian opera house. Splattered with stylistic bloodshed and soaring cinematography, opera shows italys master of horror at the very height of his game.
May 07, 2014 opera plays out like a dario argento version of phantom of the opera, with a plot structure that feels very similar. Although this interview isnt labeled brandnew like the other one, its still only a couple of years old. Koven has suggested that setting the epilogue here means that both opera and phenomena may very well be set in the same universe. Rather, he was strongly persuaded to make this film. I also liked the way the director blends in opera s heroin with jennifer, phenomenas heroin, in the last ten minutes of the movie. Music of il fantasma dellopera by dario argento the opera. Opera is a film ive been wanting to see for a while. Dario argento born september 7, 1940 is an italian film director, producer and screenwriter best known for horror films. Unfortunately for argento, when he asked about doing a modernized version of an existing opera for. In opera, the phantom character is no longer a lonely, shunned figure, but actually a very sick serial killer. Dario argentos opera terror at the opera 1987 a young opera singer betty gets her big chance when the previous star of a production of. Dario argentos suspiria is a masterpiece, but opera outdoes it in some interesting ways.
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