Michele Soavi

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Characters played by Michele Soavi

Tony Rendina — A Blade in the Dark (1983)

Tony Rendina owns the villa and initially leaves for his father's rig in Kuwait, asking Bruno to arrange some music for a cassette recording. He is ultimately revealed as the murderer, using a feminine alter ego to kill women and express rage over his own insecurity. Bruno fatally stabs him during their confrontation.

Man in Black / Jerry — Demons (1985)

Mysterious masked figure who distributes cinema tickets and attacks survivors.

Domitius — Caligula: The Untold Story (1982)

Minor political figure in the 1982 film's ensemble.

Burt — Alien 2: On Earth (1980)

A member of the caving expedition who discovers and keeps a mysterious blue pulsating rock in his backpack. He attempts to rescue Maurine from a living wall but is subsequently killed by the entity alongside her.

Bebo — The Mask of Satan (1990)

Skier experiencing early signs of the witch's curse.

Carl - film director (uncredited) — The Black Cat (1989)

Carl is the film director shown at the opening production. He stops an actress’s scene about a hidden murderer, orders another setup, releases her for the day, and prepares Nora for a new shot. His actions establish the troubled horror production and its disputes over blood, violence, and directorial choices.

Shotgun Hitman — Milan – Palermo: The Return (2007)

Assassin armed with a shotgun targeting Turi during his return to Sicily.

Career Overview

Michele Soavi has 80 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Palermo-Milano Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Brothers Grimm, Cemetery Man, Opera. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Directing
Gender
male
Known Credits
80
Birth Date
1957-07-03
Birth Place
Milan, Lombardy, Italy

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Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2525440), public domain (CC0).