Phantom of the Paradise backdrop
Phantom of the Paradise poster

PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE

1974 US HMDB
October 31, 1974

Singer-songwriter Winslow Leach seeks revenge on the nefarious music producer Swan, who steals both Winslow's music and his favorite singer for the grand opening of Swan's new rock palace, the Paradise.

Directors

Brian De Palma

Cast

William Finley, Paul Williams, Jessica Harper, George Memmoli, Gerrit Graham, Archie Hahn, Jeffrey Comanor, Peter Elbling, Colin Cameron, David Garland
Horror Commedia Musica

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Swan, a music industry executive who made a pact with Satan, gets a young musician in trouble by stealing his latest composition and having him arrested for drugs. When the poor musician escapes, he will seek revenge, even though he is no longer the same: a record press has disfigured him and forces him to wear a mask. Original musical remake of the beautiful narrative framework of Gaston Leroux. De Palma signs his first major successful film with this delirious horror infused with rock and chills. Excellent the acting and the soundtrack by Paul Williams, the film also features Jessica Harper (the protagonist of "Suspiria"), also good is the relatively unknown William Finley. The film won at Avoriaz in 1975 and, after a slow start, became a cult for De Palma and horror fans.