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.
Michele Soavi Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Michele Soavi reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 39 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Michele Soavi's work falls within the Horror genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 33% of Michele Soavi's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Men or Not Men, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Michele Soavi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Michele Soavi's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Michele Soavi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 | Hit | 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", "Inferno Rosso: Joe D'Amato on the Road of Excess", and "Cemetery Man".