i finally manage to get myself a copy of dario argento opera and and i tell you . that be about time . it be the last argento movie i have yet to see and i be a fan of most of his work . i reckon that most of his work be extremely important for the genre of horror but some of his movie tend to disappoint ( like phenomenon ) . but the plot idea of opera always appeal to me and it turn out i be right . i enjoyed every shot in opera and i be fascinate by this movie for the first minute till the last . out of all the argento movie and opera go straight to the number one spot and i hope i can encourage a many people a possible to see this one as well . the script and plot idea of opera be rather simple . especially compare to argento previous movie phenomenon that have too many idea in it and and end up be a mess . the plot of opera be creepy and chill but at the same time it an excellent satiric comment almost a spoof towards the opponent of explicit violence . spoiler a young opera singer ( the gorgeous cristina marsillach ) be be stalk by a horribly sadistic murderer . during every massacre he commit and he force betty to watch his action with her eye wide open . there be needle attach to her eyelid and when she close them and theyre get torn apart . end spoiler . to this simple yet effective idea and argento add a lot of horrific element like raven and the classic piece ( and curse ) of macbeth and the whole atmospheric location of the opera building and the music . especially the presence of the creepy raven be and extra value . ancient master like edgar allen poe already know these black bird have a lot of mystery hang around them and and dario argento know it as well . the violence and gore be very well present in opera and that what make this a true argento picture . his best in my opinion with profondo rosso a a close second . i surely hope to recommend this movie to a lot of people among you . especially for fan of the ( italian ) horror business and this be an absolute must . favorite rewind scene represent argento show his visual talent the best in the scene where betty friend be get shoot in the eye while she try to see who in front of the door .