Stage Fright (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1987, Stage Fright is a horror film directed by Michele Soavi, running about 90 minutes. “The theatre of death.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A troupe of struggling stage actors rehearsing for a small-town production of a play panic after finding out they are locked in the theater with a killer wearing an owl mask.
Who’s in it. Stage Fright stars Barbara Cupisti as Alicia, David Brandon as Peter, Robert Gligorov as Danny and Mary Sellers as Laurel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Stage Fright has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Night Flight Plus and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stage Fright page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stage Fright tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stage Fright (1987)?
- In US, Stage Fright is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stage Fright worth watching?
- Stage Fright holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stage Fright?
- Stage Fright stars Barbara Cupisti, David Brandon, Robert Gligorov, Mary Sellers and Giovanni Lombardo Radice.
- When was Stage Fright released?
- Stage Fright was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.