The Woman Under the Stage

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The Woman Under the Stage

2023

1h 44m

Horror

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A young woman comes to discover just how far she will go to achieve immortality while receiving the role of a lifetime in a mysterious stage play said to be cursed.

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

... a supernatural thriller that utilizes the superstitions, the rites of passage, that accompany the profession of acting, to ask deeper questions about purpose and what one’s willing to give of themselves to find their own.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 5, 2024

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Norman Gidney

HorrorBuzz

The Woman Under the Stage really works when it pays homage to the theatre. The sacrifices that are made, the ghosts that are born, and the space that they inhabit.

Rated: 6/10

Sep 19, 2023

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Andrew Stover

Film Threat

With an insightful script and stylish direction, The Woman Under the Stage is an ambitious and devastating piece of independent horror.

Rated: 7.5/10

Aug 29, 2023

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Drew Tinnin

Dread Central

A mostly effective psychological thriller that delves into the creative sacrifices we endure and the naked bravery it takes to face our darkest fears in the name of art.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 24, 2023

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Alejandro Turdó

Hoy Sale Cine

The woman Under the Stage succeeds walking down that thin line dividing reality and illusion. As a reflection of the main character's dilema, you get to fully appreciate it once you give yourself in and dare to dive deep into this eerie little fiction.

Rated: 7/10

Aug 16, 2023

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Peter Martin

DallasFilmNow.com

Jessica Dawn Willis is quietly affecting ... Best described as an intense psychological drama with horror elements woven into its fabric. ... Makes a strong case for paying better attention to warning signals, which are intended to save your life.

Aug 16, 2023

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Seth M

Great psychological horror movie with a strong cast except for maybe one person. Slow but stylish and well acted enough to make up for it. No nudity or gore but plenty of story if that's your thing.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/17/24

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Sean K

Perfectly acceptable psychological drama with a few scary scenes to give it a little extra oomph. Low budget and some minor flaws to prove it but not so poor that they detract. Quite impressive and would recommend.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/30/23

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Horseback Productions

A solid thriller. I was very impressed with the acting and the storyline. Well directed and conceptually very exciting. The mirror/reflection theme was very effective. All around a great spooky movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/28/23

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Julie E

The Woman Under the Stage offers a slow burn and lots of wicked twists and turns. Riveting performances and fantastic filming are coupled with a fascinating script. Jessica Willis is vulnerable yet steely in her port of a tortured actress trying to play the role of a lifetime. I particularly loved the intensity of Phil Harrison's character-Phillip Costigan. It's creepy and he seems to come out of the screen to menace the audience. Matthew Tompkins pushes his character into all the minds of theater goers with a burning will. The movie will leave you thinking about ALL the choices in your life! Sophisticated, artistic and brooding with a genius score, it's definitely a must-see for all theater, psychological thriller and horror fans!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/27/23

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Victoria L

I thought that this movie was very intense and brooding but not at the expense of the audience. Everything about it draws you in closer, forcing you to reckon with themes of mortality, legacy, artistic expression, and so much more. Truly a movie that you will either "get" or not get. Both are fine but viewing with an open mind allows for a somewhat spiritual experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/24/23

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Jerry N

Fans of theater and psychological horror will probably love it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/24/23

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Synopsis

A young woman comes to discover just how far she will go to achieve immortality while receiving the role of a lifetime in a mysterious stage play said to be cursed.

Director: Ezekiel Decker
Producer: Mitch McLeod
Screenwriter: Ezekiel Decker, Logan Rinaldi
Production Co: Absentia Pictures
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 15, 2023
Runtime: 1h 44m

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