Michele Soavi
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Michele Soavi, sometimes known as Michael Soavi (born 3 July 1957) is an Italian filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter best known for his work in the horror film genre, working alongside directors like Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michele Soavi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Michele Soavi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 39 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Horror
The majority of Michele Soavi's filmography leans towards the Horror genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 31% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Michele Soavi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Men or Not Men, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Michele Soavi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Michele Soavi's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Michele Soavi.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Dark Fantastic | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Dario Argento: Panico | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Dream Time | Sé stesso | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Inferno Rosso: Joe D'Amato on the Road of Excess | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Erinnerungen an Lucio Fulci | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Fulci for Fake | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Aquarius Visionarius - Il cinema di Michele Soavi | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Il mistero della cattedrale | self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Omega Rising: Remembering Joe D'Amato | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | FantastiCozzi | (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Paura: Lucio Fulci Remembered - Volume 1 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Milan – Palermo: The Return | Shotgun Hitman | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Hanging Shadows | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Death Is Beautiful: Michele Soavi Directs Dellamorte Dellamore | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Cemetery Man | Man in City Square (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Sect | Magician on TV (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Dario Argento: Master of Horror | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Mask of Satan | Bebo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Black Cat | Carl - film director (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Church | 1st Policeman at Lisa's House | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Opera | Inspector Daniele Soave (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Stage Fright | Young Cop (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Demons | Man in Black / Jerry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Phenomena | Kurt, Geiger's Assistant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Blastfighter | Pete | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Raiders of Atlantis | James | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Endgame | Gold Carrier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | A Blade in the Dark | Tony Rendina | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Tenebre | Maria's Boyfriend / Man with Girl on Beach (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The New York Ripper | Newspaper Buyer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Caligula: The Untold Story | Domitius | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Absurd | Biker (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Men or Not Men | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Day of the Cobra | Leo Kandinsky (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | City of the Living Dead | Tommy Fisher | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Alien 2: On Earth | Burt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Little Lips | The acrobat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Biggest Battle | Ted Foster (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The School Teacher | - | Average | Similar → |
Michele Soavi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Michele Soavi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michele Soavi is "Men or Not Men" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Michele Soavi acted in?
Michele Soavi has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Michele Soavi?
Other notable films include "Il mistero della cattedrale", "Cemetery Man", and "Inferno Rosso: Joe D'Amato on the Road of Excess".