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Phantom of the Paradise

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Original title: Phantom of the Paradise
Year: 1974
Running time: 92 min.
Country: United States
Director: Brian De Palma
Screenwriter: Brian De Palma
Music: Paul Williams
Cinematography: Larry Pizer
Cast: Paul Williams, Jessica Harper, William Finley, George Memmoli, Gerrit Graham, Archie Hahn, Jeffrey Comanor, Peter Elbling, Janus Blythe
Producer: Harbor Productions
Genre: Musical. Horror | Satire. Music. Black Comedy. Cult Movie. Independent Film (US)
Synopsis: Rock opera version of The Phantom of the Opera which also serves as a dark satire of the music business. Notorious record tycoon Swan steals the music from meek and nerdy composer Winslow Leach to celebrate the opening of his rock palace, The Paradise. While trying to stop Swan, Leach was framed and convicted for drug dealing, and becomes the victim of a freak accident that leaves him horribly disfigured. He takes refuge in the cavernous Paradise, hiding his mangled face beneath an eerie mask and planning gruesome vengeance upon Swan - and everyone else who has hurt him.

Rankings Position

#74 Best Musical Movies
#87 Best Horror Movies

Awards: 1974: Nominated for Oscar: Best Original Song of la OST

1974: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best Motion Picture Score

1974: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Original Comedy Screenplay

Critics' reviews

"A very good horror comedy-drama about a disfigured musician haunting a rock palace"

Variety Staff: Variety
"An elaborate disaster"

Vincent Canby: The New York Times
"Buried in the crazy secondhand plot twists is a more nuanced allegory of the Faustian bargains of art and commerce"

Ignatiy Vishnevetsky: AV Club
"For the splashy, silly surface it’s richer and more intelligent than you’d expect, and much darker than the more popular ‘70s rock operas that would follow (…) Rating: ★★★★½ (out of 5)"

Jim Knipfel: Den of Geek
"Only the film’s audience, too caught up in the euphoria of the show, remain oblivious to the real horrors on display (…) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 5)"

Fernando F. Croce: Slant
"Behind the film there is some remarkable talent apart from Williams, who went on to write 'Bugsy Malone'. And of course De Palma"

Philip French: The Guardian

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68 My Favorite Musicals (49)

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