Opera
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Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
Argento's cruellest idea: needles taped beneath a woman's eyes so she cannot blink while a murder happens inches away — his stated revenge on audiences who cover their eyes during his films. Wrapped around a cursed production of Verdi's Macbeth, complete with a flock of trained ravens and a score that lurches from opera into heavy metal.
Opera (1987) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 107 minutes |
| Jump scares | 3/5 — moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences |
| Gore | 4/5 — heavy gore |
| Dread | 2/5 — a mild unease that fades quickly |
| Themes | a killer stalking victims; paranoia and distrust |
Opera carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 3/5 for jump scares, 4/5 for gore and 2/5 for lingering dread, over 107 minutes. Weigh the gore first: heavy gore. Older teens and adults, mostly on the strength of what it shows.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is Opera?
- On our intensity scale, Opera rates 6/10 for jump scares and 4/10 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
- How gory is Opera?
- Opera rates 8/10 for gore — expect heavy gore.
- How long is Opera?
- Opera runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
- What is Opera rated?
- Opera has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 6/10 for jump scares, 8/10 for gore and 4/10 for dread.
- Where to watch Opera (1987)?
- Opera is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
