Stage Fright (1987, dir by Michele Soavi)

Today’s horror scene that I love is the opening production number of Michele Soavi’s 1987 masterpiece, Stagefright.

Not only does the opening scene wonderfully satirize both a certain type of stage production and a certain type of exploitation film, it also lets the audience know that they’re about to something that is more than just another Italian slasher film.  With this opening sequence, Soavi announced his arrival as a major filmmaker.

Personally, I can’t help but laugh when the saxophone makes an appearance.  Anyone who has ever been involved in a community theater will relate to the moment.