Stage Fright

Ten years prior, Kylie Swanson mesmerized audiences with her unforgettable performance in *The Haunting of the Opera*. This night would become infamous, as it ended in tragedy when she was brutally murdered backstage by a masked assailant.

After their mother's death, Kylie's children, Camilla and Buddy, were raised by Roger McCall. Roger, Kylie's former lover, struggles to maintain the legacy of Broadway while managing a struggling musical theater summer camp.

As summer camp approaches, Camilla ambitiously sneaks into auditions for *The Haunting of the Opera*. She impresses Joel Hopton, who oversees the auditions, eventually winning the leading role of Sofia and stirring jealousy in her brother Buddy.

On the brink of opening night, Camilla faces a daunting challenge when director Artie demands sexual favors in exchange for her role. This coercion intensifies the emotional turmoil surrounding the camp, especially impacting Joel's feelings for her.

As anxiety builds, Artie gives Camilla an ultimatum: comply with his demands or lose her part to a rival named Liz. Struggling with her conscience, she briefly contemplates acquiescence but ultimately resolves to stand her ground.

In a shocking twist, Artie meets his gruesome end at the hands of the Opera Ghost. Roger, trying to salvage the situation, insists the death was merely an accident to maintain the camp's prospects with a visiting Broadway agent.

On opening night, while the performance heats up, Joel attempts to warn Camilla about the lurking dangers surrounding Artie. Ignoring his warnings, Camilla takes to the stage, unaware of the unfolding chaos around her.

The performance spirals out of control as the Opera Ghost reemerges, claiming more victims and thwarting Liz’s attempts at revenge against Camilla. Amid the mayhem, Camilla is left searching for her disappeared co-stars amidst growing panic.

In a nail-biting twist, Camilla learns that the Opera Ghost is none other than her brother Buddy. He reveals that his violent actions stemmed from a desire to shield her from the corrupt world of theater that he believes led to their mother’s demise.

Roger confronts Buddy, leading to a tense and deadly encounter. Buddy's attempt to protect Camilla ultimately leads to his own doom, marking a tragic end to sibling loyalty and leaving Camilla searching for safety.

In a desperate bid for survival, Camilla is forced to defend herself from Roger. After an intense struggle, she uses a buzz saw against him, transitioning from victim to fighter, leaving the audience to believe this is part of the scripted finale.

The narrative shifts as Camilla prepares for a Broadway revival of *The Haunting of the Opera*. This new opportunity represents both resolution and an unsettling reminder of her traumatic past as she steps into the spotlight.

As Camilla readies herself behind the curtain, she is confronted by a terrifying vision of the Opera Ghost emerging from a mirror. This moment signifies the lingering shadows of her past and the eternal struggle between her reality and haunting memories.