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. Even a master filmmaker like dario argento had to make some alterations. 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. Like most of argento s films, phantom is first and foremost a feast for the eyes.
Pages in category films directed by dario argento the following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total. 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. However, there are many differences between the book and the film the biggest being that the. Jul 10, 2017 when examining the horror genre there are few directors as iconic the italian maestro, dario argento. Phantom of the opera 1998 by dario argento dario argento. A young opperata is stalked by a deranged fan bent on killing the people associated with her to claim her for himself. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the film, rustblade is releasing the definitive edition of the soundtrack to dario argento s cult film opera. Its already been given in an answer, but im going to say straightup deep red. 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. Dario argento s phantom of the opera 1998 what a delightful surprise.
However, there are many differences between the book and the film the biggest being that the phantom is not disfigured. 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. However, when it comes to the worst thing argento has done in the last twenty years, it has to be do you like hitchcock. 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. I would say in terms of accessibility start with phenomena which i tend to show to people who have never seen a dario argento movie. Dario argentos opera opens on bluray from doppelganger and. Inspired by phantom of the opera which argento remade in 1999, opera tells the story of a young understudy. Italian horror director dario argento s 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. 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. 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. While this film was well shot and stylish however the story wasnt that good and at times got weird. Unfortunately a chilly critical reception overseas prevented it from finding an audience, leaving director dario argento to turn back to his familiar giallo formula. Opera demanded my attention and i gladly gave it just that. Julian sands plays the phantom sans scars as a sort of psychotic fabio who was raised by rats.
Con cristina marsillach, ian charleson, william mcnamara, urbano barberini, coralina cataldi tassoni, daria nicolodi. 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. Such is the case with dario argentos adaptation of the classic gothic romancehorror novel the phantom of the opera. When mara cecova, the arrogant and illtempered star of an. Il fantasma dellopera the phantom of the opera 1998. Such is the case with dario argento s adaptation of the classic gothic romancehorror novel the phantom of the opera. Adapting the treatment devised by gianni romoli and longtime argento collaborator. Born in rome in 1940, the 73yearold director has had a prolific career spanning movies and television. For over thirty years argento has produced one classic shocker after another, such as deep red, suspiria, tenebre, and opera. The soundtrack to dario argento s opera 1987 aka terror at the opera is a bit different from most of his other films.
It depends, dario argento movies tend to be visually very beautiful but have quite convoluted plots which people struggle with. With cristina marsillach, ian charleson, urbano barberini, daria nicolodi. When examining the horror genre there are few directors as iconic the italian maestro, dario argento. Its directed by dario argento and many agree that this is his last great film before his decline. 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. 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 befitting of the horror maestros. Its not long before the killings start, and the young opera star. Opera gives off an unshakeable feeling of anger from argento.
Dario argento shows, relatively uncharacteristically, an unbridled nihilistic savagery in this ultravisceral giallo. For those unaware of claudio simonettis recorded career, or for argento film fans looking for the original film scores, be aware that this is a somewhat dodgy repackaging of the 1991 claudio simonetti album simonetti horror project. The phantom of the opera 1998 directed by dario argento. Argentos longtime collaborator claudio simonetti combines classic operatic atmospheres with dark electronic grooves and violently smashing rock. Its another black gloves giallo movie and centres around a young opera singer performing at an operatic production of macbeth. Argento s bestknown film is suspiria and it, along with a handful of others, is an established classic. Five favorite films with dario argento mad man living under the paris opera house who perpetrates a series of murders and lures a beautiful singer into his lair but the similarity end there. But, as is the case for opera, those films sometimes benefited from it. 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 contemporary opera of verdis macbeth. Here is our custom cover art of for the deluxe collectors edition of dario argentos opera, by artist. Fredric brown novel the screaming mimi uncredited, dario argento, bryan edgar wallace cast. 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 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. All 20 dario argento movies ranked from worst to best. Nov 14, 2017 another film from the maestro is on its way to bluray via doppelganger and scorpion releasing, so if youre a fan of dario argento or his film, opera, youre gonna want to pay attention. 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. Five favorite films with dario argento oct 11, 20 dario argento needs little introduction to horror movie fans. Maybe my low expectations are coloring my experience but, damn if i didnt really like it. Opera is a masterful giallo of the more modern 80s age. 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. 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. Asia argento daughter of dario argento stars as christine. Opera original claudio simonetti soundtrack 1987, vinyl.
The score is comprised of various music by a variety of artists. Claudio simonetti music from dario argentos horror. 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. Inspired by phantom of the opera which argento remade in 1999, opera tells the story of a. 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. A duelsided, singlelayered disc offering the film in either fullscreen 1.
Opera is a latterday masterpiece when you consider the elaborate staging argento set up in order to pull off the memorable kills and the fact that it won over audiences in italy and, eventually, america. After watching dario argento, the church i was hoping opera would be better. Although the story wasnt as strong as some of dario argento s other works, it was still worth exploring. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the film, rustblade is releasing the definitive edition of the soundtrack to dario argentos cult film opera. For the more mainstream fans, he may be best remembered for his role as producer in the original dawn of. Jessica harper, stefania casini, flavio bucci, miguel bose, alida valli, joan bennett perhaps argentos most successful and best known film set in a witches coven hidden within a ballet school finds the italian slashmeister at the height of his power. Opera was one of argento s most commercially successful films, seeing 1,363,912 ticket sales in his native country of italy. Finally watched opera 1987 after years of anticipation.
Opera regia di dario argento con ian charleson, cristina marsillach, urbano barberini, daria nicolodi, william mcnamara, coralina catalditassoni, antonino iuorio, antonella vitale, peter pitsch. Opera is a film ive been wanting to see for a while. Opera was one of argentos most commercially successful films, seeing 1,363,912 ticket sales in his native country of italy. Grazie ai fan che hanno acquistato le prime 300 copie, opera edizione speciale sara. I have been very hesitant to watch this argento flick, as i know it has reputation for being, well, terrible. 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. Dario argentos phantom of the opera 1998 what a delightful surprise. 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. But of course, the film has its minor and major drawbacks. 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. Argento s longtime collaborator claudio simonetti combines classic operatic atmospheres with dark electronic grooves and violently smashing rock. Jun 06, 2016 trailer del film opera di dario argento del 1987. This album features simonetti replaying, remixing, and updating versions of tracks from the films.
Movie title from the giallo film opera 1987, directed by dario argento, starring cristina marsillach, ian charleson and urbano barberini. Tony musante, suzy kendall argentos debut wasnt the slasherhorror hes now famous for, but a 3giallo2 thriller in which an american writer witnesses a knife attack and tries to track down the killer before he. 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. The heavy metal cutting through the grandiose score of opera and classical music with pure malice as the black leather gloves stab incessantly and indiscriminately. The polaropposite worlds of opera and horror collide in this gory giallo film from director dario argento. Apix entertainment brings italian master of horror dario argento s 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.
It manages to sum up and top all the things he had been doing with his earlier gialli and also signal where he was in a way that is absolutely brilliant. It is a film that argento was obviously committed to throughout its. 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. 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. All 20 dario argento movies ranked from worst to best taste. Although the advance trailer for this film promised a wild riff on a familiar tale, dracula 3d proves depressingly staid.
Claudio simonetti music from dario argentos horror movies. 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. 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 befitting of the horror maestros stunning and wholly unique vision, confidently. The phantom of the opera directed by dario argento. Grazie ai fan che hanno acquistato le prime 300 copie, opera. Although the story wasnt as strong as some of dario argentos other works, it was still worth exploring. Mar 06, 2017 grazie a voi ledizione speciale di opera di dario argento sara stampata. She is definately the prettiest girl to play christine and she plays christine in a less innocent fashion. It is a film that argento was obviously committed to throughout its entire. Feb 28, 2017 grazie a voi ledizione speciale di opera di dario argento sara stampata.
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