Giallo spotlight: "Opera"

Opera is a visually striking psychological horror film by Dario Argento, set against the backdrop of a lavish production of Verdi’s Macbeth. When a young soprano unexpectedly lands the lead role, her rise to stardom is shadowed by a series of disturbing events. A mysterious figure begins orchestrating gruesome acts around her, forcing her into a terrifying game of voyeurism and survival. As the tension builds, the opera house becomes a stage not just for music, but for madness—where art, obsession, and trauma collide.

NEW LOCATION: We're going to meet at Cult Classics, 1308 SE Morrison St. They open at 4pm & are pretty empty at that time. We have permission to move tables and take over the front of the bar. They have a full bar, but fairly limited food items.

Tips:

1. Haven't seen the movie in a while? You're in for a treat - try to watch the movie sometime before we meet (Streaming Options). Just like a book club we don't watch the movie at our meetup, just discuss it. You don't have to watch the movie to join us, but it'll be more fun if you can.
2. I usually take a few notes while I watch to keep from forgetting the most interesting stuff. If you think of some interesting discussion topics while you watch, bring 'em with you!
3. We'll decide on our next giallo movie to watch! Come with suggestions.

Are you not that familiar with the giallo genre? Read the Wikipedia entry to learn more. Is there a giallo you'd like to propose the group watch and discuss next? Here's a comprehensive list of Italian giallos along with films influenced by the genre. Maybe there's a film you've heard about but needed an excuse to see--come join us for discussion & make a suggestion!

Coming to the group for the first time, but interested in movies previously watched & discussed? Here's a list of all previous giallos watched and discussed by the group (with group rating)!

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