But with the possible exception of 'Old Souls', sung mournfully by Harper, the songs are not as memorable as those in Rocky Horror or even its sequel Shock Treatment.
Brian De Palma is a masterful director! Later on we have further impressive shots of him fleeing down a corridor, the intensity and speed of which recall Ripley's later scenes in Alien. Winslow escapes from the prison and is accidentally disfigured by the record press of the Death Record. Cult Movies,
When Brian DePalma shot "Phantom of the Paradise," the name of Swan's(Paul Williams) record label was "Swan Song."
| Rating: 1.5/5 this is a excellent horror musical that blends Gothic and modern themes together with stunning effect. 'Phantom Of The Paradise' is one of those exceptions. Because the songs are there for context rather than for breathing life into the characters, they can feel like well-written wallpaper as opposed to anything more personal. 28 out of 37 found this helpful. At that time, it was easily dismissed--just another strange movie in a world full of strange movies. 42 out of 55 found this helpful. A very good horror comedy-drama about a disfigured musician haunting a rock palace. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. By creating an account, you agree to the This is one of those rare films that unfortunately flew under the radar.
Was this review helpful? We see via split screen the Phantom put a bomb inside the boot of a prop car, and then watch it ticking down as the number goes on, blowing up the stage and the various reactions thereafter. With a fusion of Faust, Dorian Grey, Phantom of the Opera, the Twilight Zone (courtesy of an opening narration by Rod Serling)and Psycho, using multiple camera angles cleaved into split screens, we follow the tragic trials and tribulations of one Winslow Leech (William Findley, the scary side splitting surgeon of DePalma's "Sisters"), composer, whose music is stolen by mook henchman Philbin (George Memmoli, Joey Clams of Scorsese's "Mean Streets")on the orders of his boss, rock impresario Swan (song writer Paul Williams, in a role that must have had him giddy) to be used in the opening of his new rock palace, The Paradise.
While Phantom of the Paradise is a mess, it's an extremely interesting mess.
His entire character is a compelling bundle of eccentricity, from his diva-like complaints about the score to his shocking demise (pun intended).
PHANTOM was filmed in the Majestic Theater in San Antonio Texas, and is famed Architect John Eberson's first 'atmospheric' theater with stars and sky as a ceiling. Alternating indescribable weirdness and laugh-out-loud humor (as well as combinational sequences of hilarious bizarreness), it's unlike anything before it. What a beautifully cheesy movie. Everything We Know About The opening number, 'Goodbye, Eddie, Goodbye', is a very convincing recreation of 1950s greaseball pop, while 'Upholstery' has the same tinny, irritating quality that the Beach Boys had. The voices, sound design, beautiful clothes, outstanding music and whacky classic horror; genuinely pure art in the best way possible! Both are essentially collections of horror, sci-fi or other B-movie references, bundled together into an outlandish plot with even more outlandish characters. Was this review helpful?
.....yeesh.PHANTOM is great fun and has hilarious songs and satire. Was this review helpful?
Hopefully the remake will bring some attention to this wonderful piece of work. 3 out of 3 found this helpful. 74 out of 85 found this helpful. I only wish it was available to purchase, I have to look more.
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