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Dominican Rep. Phantom of the Paradise
5,151
Musical. Horror
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 ... [+]
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United States |
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"A very good horror comedy-drama about a disfigured musician haunting a rock palace" | POS |
United Kingdom |
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"Behind the film there is some remarkable talent apart from Williams, who went on to write 'Bugsy Malone'. And of course De Palma" | POS |
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United States |
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"An elaborate disaster" | NEG |
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United States |
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"Buried in the crazy secondhand plot twists is a more nuanced allegory of the Faustian bargains of art and commerce" | POS |
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United States |
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"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)" | POS |
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United States |
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"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)" | POS |
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