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Michele Soavi

Michele Soavi

Actor, director and writer, also producer · Born July 3, 1957 (69) · Milan, Lombardy, Italy

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.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 3, 1957 (69)
From
Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Works as
Actor, director and writer, also producer
Titles
31 on MovieCove · 57 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 45% in 30 days

What are Michele Soavi's films like?

Across their 17 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Self.

Genres

Action4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 12th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Horror4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 46th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Horror movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 33rd percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 8th percentile
: browse their Adventure movies
Documentary2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 73rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Documentary movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
33%
Self
27%
Morality
15%
Bonds
9%
Society
7%
Ideas
5%
Power
3%
Survival6 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeViolence4 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 16 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 5 · Serious 5 · Dark 6

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 6 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 7

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 3 · Charged 4 · Intense 9

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 7 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 2

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 9 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 6 · Engaged 9 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 7 · Affecting 5 · Heavy 4

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 10 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 3

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles
Trickster
1 of 3
Shadow
1 of 3
Shapeshifter
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
13
Dread
8
Contemplative
4
Absurd
3
Melancholic
3
Other
8

How their films linger

Unsettling9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet5
  • Tragic3
  • Ambiguous6

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Michele Soavi's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 24 of their 31 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (14).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Michele Soavi's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

57 credits, 31 with a MovieCove page; 14 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Le libere donne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 6 episodes · Director

  • L'invisibile - La Cattura di Matteo Messina Denaro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show Creator

  • Dream Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Sé stesso

  • Blanca(2021)

    Show 3 episodes · Director

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Màkari(2021)

    Show 4 episodes · Director

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all shows

  • La guerra è finita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 4 episodes · Director · Creator

  • While I Was Away (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 6 episodes · Director

  • The Legend of the Christmas Witch(2018)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Dogman's Rabies(2018)

    Thanks

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Rocco Chinnici: May Your Kiss Lie Lightly on My Head (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Director

  • Rocco Schiavone: Ice Cold Murders(2016)

    Show 6 episodes · Director

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • FantastiCozzi(2016)

    as (archive footage)

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Adriano Olivetti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 2 episodes · Director · Teleplay

  • Blood of the Losers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Director · Writers' Assistant

  • Milan Palermo - The Return(2007)

    as Shotgun Hitman

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Nassiryia - Per non dimenticare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 2 episodes · Director · Teleplay

  • Political Target (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Director

  • Political Target (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 2 episodes · Director · Teleplay

  • The Goodbye Kiss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Director · Screenplay · Story

  • The Brothers Grimm(2005)

    Second Unit Director

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • L'ultima Pallottola (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 2 episodes · Director

  • Francesco (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Director

  • Il testimone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Director · Writer

  • Uno bianca (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Director · Idea · Screenplay · Script · Story · Writer

  • White Uno (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 2 episodes · Director · Teleplay

  • Cemetery Man(1994)

    Director · Producer · as Man in City Square (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • The Sect (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Director · Writer · as Magician on TV (uncredited)

  • Return from Death: Frankenstein 2000 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Writer

  • The Mask of Satan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Bebo

  • The Black Cat(1989)

    as Carl - film director (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • The Church(1989)

    Director · Screenplay · as 1st Policeman at Lisa's House

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Sabbath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Bebo

  • The Adventures of Baron Munchausen(1988)

    Second Unit Director

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Opera(1987)

    Second Unit Director · as Inspector Daniele Soave (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • StageFright(1987)

    Director · as Young Cop (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Demons(1985)

    Assistant Director · as Man in Black / Jerry

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Phenomena(1985)

    First Assistant Director · as Kurt, Geiger's Assistant

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Dario Argento's World of Horror (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Director · Writer

  • Blastfighter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Pete

  • Atlantis Interceptors(1983)

    as James

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Endgame - Bronx lotta finale(1983)

    Second Unit · as Gold Carrier

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • A Blade in the Dark(1983)

    Assistant Director · as Tony Rendina

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • 2020 Texas Gladiators(1983)

    Assistant Director

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Tenebrae(1982)

    Second Assistant Director · as Maria's Boyfriend / Man with Girl on Beach (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • The New York Ripper(1982)

    as Newspaper Buyer (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • The Emperor Caligula: 'The Untold Story'(1982)

    Writer · as Domitius

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Ator: The Fighting Eagle(1982)

    Writer

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Absurd(1981)

    Assistant Director · as Biker (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Men or Not Men (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • The Day of the Cobra(1980)

    as Leo Kandinsky (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • City of the Living Dead(1980)

    as Tommy Fisher

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Alien 2: On Earth(1980)

    as Burt

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Bambulè (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Co-Director

  • Figlio delle stelle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Assistant Editor

  • Little Lips(1978)

    as The acrobat

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • The Biggest Battle(1978)

    as Ted Foster (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • The School Teacher(1975)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

Career shape

A full career of 56 titles from 1975 to 2026.

Biggest box office

The Legend of the Christmas Witch (2018)

$8.8M worldwide

Highest rated

Cemetery Man (1994)

Midcredits 82nd

Most popular right now

Little Lips (1978)

Film career

  • 1975Screen debut· The School Teacher
  • 1983Career best· A Blade in the Dark

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting28 of 56: 16 only acting, 12 with another role · typical Midcredits score40thDirecting25 of 56: 11 only directing, 14 with another role · typical Midcredits score68thWriting13 of 56: 1 only writing, 12 with another roleProducing1 of 56: 0 only producing, 1 with another roleOther crew15 of 56: 6 only other crew, 9 with another role · typical Midcredits score38th

56 titles, 22 with more than one role — acting and directing overlap on 4 of them.

By decade

1970s5 · 3 acting · 2 crew1980s22 · 19 acting · 13 crew1990s4 · 3 acting · 3 crew2000s12 · 1 acting · 11 crew2010s7 · 1 acting · 6 crew2020s6 · 1 acting · 5 crew

Billing

usually 15th · top billed in 0% of 21 roles
7585

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Michele Soavi's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 34th percentile, the median of all 28; across their 16 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 27th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

27thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Approval · how many liked their films

31stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Reach · how many have seen their films

71stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Midcredits score across 31 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up5
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th7
  • Below 25th11

Shape of the crowd

12 of their 31 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Panned1
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser12
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed12

Most divisive · actor

The School Teacher (1975)

78th percentile spread · 31% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · director

Rocco Schiavone: Ice Cold Murders (2016)

Midcredits 89th · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 42/100 in their films, across 15 reviewed titles; fans 54, detractors 25. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Michele Soavi's work okay for kids?

Across up to 10 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore6 titles72–95 · median 89 · severeheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity10 titles16–73 · median 38 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity5 titles36–54 · median 36 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs5 titles15–45 · median 34 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense6 titles63–92 · median 79 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Michele Soavi work with?

People who share at least 2 of Michele Soavi's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Joe D'Amato shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles