Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright (2013)

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Join Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and the Mystery Inc. crew as they head to Chicago for Talent Star, a hit talent show in which Fred and Daphne are finalists with some high hopes. Unlucky for them, the competition is frightful as the show is being broadcast from an opera house with a history of horrors and a particularly vengeful phantom that has cursed the show's production.

Introduction
"Scooby-Doo! Phase Fright" is a direct-to-DVD animated movie launched in 2013 by Warner Bros. Animation. It is the twentieth installation in the direct-to-video series of Scooby-Doo films.

Plot
"Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright" is packed with funny, adventure, and secret, featuring the popular characters: Fred, Velma, Daphne, Shaggy, and their talking pet dog, Scooby-Doo. This time Fred and Daphne are competing in a popular television program "Talent Star," taking place in an opera house in Chicago, infamously haunted by a phantom.

The story unfolds as the group reaches the opera home. As the competition starts, the phantom appears and created chaos around the theater, causing panic. The phantom's actions are directed towards thwarting the show, which ignites the interest of Mystery Inc., resulting in them to look into the case. They quickly find that the phantom is a masked villain terrifying the candidates to cancel the program.

Examination and Twists
The Mystery Inc. begins to examine, unveiling deeply concealed tricks from the opera house's past. As their detection deepens, the gang uncovers a tough riddle connected to the Phantom, an undercurrent of simmering rivalries among the participants, and the reality behind the opera house's expected haunting. The investigation introduces a multitude of suspects, consisting of a dissatisfied former actress, a rival talent program judge, the program's manufacturer, and various skill rivals.

Climax and resolution
Continuing with their normal flair and humor, while taking on missteps and stumbling blocks, Scooby-Doo and the gang unravel numerous hints leading them closer to the truth. Along the method, Fred and Daphne likewise deal with some relationship difficulties while prepare themselves for their own performance in the Talent Star, adding a more personal element to the plot.

In the end, they unmask the phantom, exposing surprising identities and dark secrets, which causes the resolution of the secret. They also handle to assist the show go on, while Fred and Daphne be successful in their performance with Scooby and Shaggy cheering them on from the sidelines.

Overview
"Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright" is an exciting, refreshing mix of familiar heartfelt relationship, spontaneous funny, and spine-chilling secret that Scooby-Doo and the gang are known for. Its style of perseverance in pursuing truth and justice, even when faced with personal impediments, resonates with viewers of any ages. Similar to all Scooby-Doo stories, the movie wraps up with the assurance that no matter how daunting the mystery might be, it can always be solved with a group of loyal friends and a little bravery. It highlights strength, team spirit and the worth of friendship, developing a wholesome family home entertainment plan. The animated show's charming humor, the teenagers' feat of unraveling mysteries, and the portrayal of trust amongst good friends continue to captivate viewers, making the movie a must-watch for every Scooby-Doo fan.

Top Cast

  • Isabella Acres (small)
    Isabella Acres
    Emma Gale (voice)
  • Troy Baker (small)
    Troy Baker
    The Phantom / Lance Damon (voice)
  • Ariel Winter (small)
    Ariel Winter
    Chrissy Damon (voice)
  • Matthew Lillard (small)
    Matthew Lillard
    Shaggy Rogers (voice)
  • Frank Welker (small)
    Frank Welker
    Scooby-Doo / Fred Jones (voice)
  • Grey DeLisle (small)
    Grey DeLisle
    Daphne Blake (voice)
  • Mindy Cohn (small)
    Mindy Cohn
    Velma Dinkley (voice)
  • Vivica A. Fox (small)
    Vivica A. Fox
    Lotte Lavoie (voice)
  • Peter MacNicol (small)
    Peter MacNicol
    Dewey Ottman (voices)
  • Kate Higgins (small)
    Kate Higgins
    Meg Gale / Cathy (voice)
  • Tara Strong (small)
    Tara Strong
    News Anchor / Donna (voice)