Opera

Director: Dario Argento
Actors: Cristina Marsillach, Ian Charleson, Urbano Barberini
PlotA young opera singer, Betty, unexpectedly lands the lead role in Verdi's "Macbeth" after the diva in the production is injured. This exciting opportunity, however, quickly turns into a nightmare when a mysterious and sadistic killer becomes obsessed with her. Following Betty's debut performance, a series of gruesome murders plague the theater. The murderer forces her to watch these horrific acts by taping needles under her eyes to ensure she stares wide-eyed at the carnage. Betty is thrust into a terrifying game of cat-and-mouse as she struggles to uncover the identity of the killer and the reasons behind his sinister focus on her.
As tension mounts, Betty finds herself enveloped in an atmosphere of paranoia and fear where those around her become potential suspects or victims. Aided by Marco, the eccentric director of the opera, she delves into the mystery, all while dealing with recurring nightmares and disturbing memories that hint at dark secrets from her past. Throughout the labyrinthine corridors of the opera house, macabre scenes unfold against the haunting backdrop of Verdi's music. The line between reality and nightmare blurs for Betty as she desperately seeks to escape the killer's grasp. The intricate blend of psychological horror and suspense maintains relentless momentum as sinister revelations emerge, bringing Betty ever closer to confronting the twisted mind orchestrating her torment.
Writers: Dario Argento, Franco Ferrini
Release Date: 19 Dec 1987
Runtime: 107 min
Rating: R
Country: Italy
Language: Italian, English, German
Physical Media Reviews
Opera
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review
Score: 83
A visually stunning 4K UHD release of Argento's 'Opera' with multiple cuts and HDR formats, but framing discrepancies warrant a cautious purchase.