Phantom of the Paradise. Phantom of the Paradise is about the music industry in America. Evil record tycoon Swan has sold his soul to the devil for eternal youth and success - 20 years ago. Like she would do in "Suspiria", she adds depth to the role of the naive singer who wants nothing but to triumph. Phantom of the Paradise was originally slated to be released in the Summer of '72. I know it is hard to think of a musical horror movie without thinking about "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", but De Palma strikes first with this more horror-oriented (although still hysterically funny) satire on the music industry of the 70s.Swan (Paul Williams) is a powerful and legendary music producer who is making preparations for his greatest triumph in music business: The Paradise, a monster auditorium that will serve him as palace. His old boss is financially ruined, but finds a way to bounce back by commercialising his career change. A soon as this movie hits Netflicks or some other platform it will be recognized as a classic. 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. Swan steals Leach's work and in an accident, deforms his face turning Leach into The Phantom. I show my appreciation to the Phantom Riders and all the people work in the base. A shady police detective finds himself in the middle of a murder conspiracy at an important boxing match in an Atlantic City casino. Phantom of the Paradise is an American musical film written and directed by Brian de Palma. Phantom of the Paradise opened in the U.S. on October 31, 1974 and soon flopped. Was this review helpful to you? With Paul Williams, William Finley, Jessica Harper, Gerrit Graham. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? It's the most requested movie since starting Musical March in September. Cast William Finley, Jessica Harper, Paul Williams. Evil record tycoon Swan has sold his soul to the devil for eternal youth and success - 20 years ago. Lengte 92 minuten. Sneaking into the Paradise, Winslow makes his way into the costume department where he dons a black leather costume, a long black cape (though he also wears a red one later in the movie) and a silver owl-like mask to cover his now deformed face, becoming the Phantom of the Paradise so he can terrorize Swan and his musicians. This FAQ is empty. The odd mixture of musical and horror works very good but at times the movie gets a bit too serious to pass as a musical or too silly to pass as a horror film. Phantom of the Paradise - De kwaadaardige platenmagnaat Swan heeft zijn ziel verkocht aan de duivel in ruil voor eeuwige jeugd en succes. The story is a loosely adapted mixture of the Phantom of the Opera, the Picture of Dorian Gray and Faust. Kaufen Sie Platten und CDs und vervollständigen Sie Ihre Sammlung. However, Leach signs a contract with Swan to complete his rock opera based on the legend of Faust for an aspiring singer - Phoenix. Phantom of the Paradise is one of the most striking films from the beginning of Brian De Palma’s career, yet it hasn’t gained the same acclaim as The Rocky Horror Picture Show even though it predated and surpassed the movie in many ways. Check out our editors' picks for the movies and shows we're excited about this month, like Mortal Kombat, "Them," and Stowaway. His performance is superb and while not physically imposing he is truly one of the best villains I've ever seen. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Phantom of the Paradise [Original Soundtrack Recording] - Paul Williams on AllMusic - 1974 - The original soundtrack to Brian De Palma's… View production, box office, & company info. 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