Phantom of the Paradise (DVD, 2001)

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Brian De Palma's great, overlooked 1970s glitter-rock comedy-musical spectacle is a memorable combination of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and FAUST. Winslow Leach (William Finley) is a talented young rock composer/janitor whose music is stolen and whose life is destroyed by a ruthless record tycoon named Swan (Paul Williams)--who just happens to have sold his soul in exchange for rock-n-roll success and eternal youth! The ruined and disfigured Leach becomes the Phantom, an imposing leather-clad creature who is hell-bent on demolishing Swan as the diabolical music mogul prepares to open his biggest venture yet-- a rock-and-roll palace called The Paradise. Eerily prescient in it's depiction of yet-to-exist musical genres, this stunningly original and darkly comic rock nightmare features voice over narration by Rod Serling, and memorable original songs by the multi-talented Williams. Academy Award Nominations: Best Original Song Score (Paul Williams/George Aliceson Tipton).

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UPC0024543023777
eBay Product ID (ePID)3384334

Product Key Features

ActorPaul Williams, William Finley
RatingG
Movie/TV TitlePhantom of the Paradise
DirectorBrian De Palma, Brian Russell De Palma, Brian Depalma
FormatDVD
Release Year2001
GenreHorror, Horror/Suspense
Sub-GenreMusical

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Leading RolePaul Williams, William Finley
Release Date20010904
Film CountryUSA

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  • Phantom of the Paradise has a lovely villain to offset the revenge needed to justify The Phantom. Succulent revenge too.

    Brian de Palma is an acquired taste, but easy to get hooked. This horror fantasy tickled my funny bone and was worth watching several times for all the fine details.

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  • As good as Ever

    This film was critically and commercially undervalued when first released. But with time, it has also earned 'period' value as well. Paul Williams score is great fun, and De Palma stalwart Bill Finley and a young Jessica Harper are excellent.

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  • Fabulous cult classic.

    A rock opera based on the stories of "Phantom of the Opera" and "Faust," this film is a brilliant and often hysterical send-up of the music industry during the rise of glam rock. Great characters, and an amazing soundtrack by Paul Williams (who is delightfully sinister in his portrayal of "Swan"). This is Brian DePalma at his finest! A must see for horror/fantasy fans.

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  • They don't make horror movie like that anymore !

    Amazing movie can't stop watching !! Great story and the music is breathtaking !! This is a piece of collection to have for any great fan of horror movie... rock 'n' roll

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  • The Phantom rules

    I watched this movie when it first came out and my daughter watched it and she loves it also 45 years later That's awesome sauce!!!

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  • Great Movie

    Super Movie, Super Stars, Stuper Music, Super Songs, Super Compositions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Awesome DVD!

    Great DVD...first watched the movie on TV 40 years ago, a few more times since, now have it on DVD to watch anytime. Great to have and enjoy!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Love it.

    Perfect movie. So much greater than Rocky horror picture show.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Great value for a campy classic

    Pick up this classic film from auction, it's a very campy "horror" twist on the original Phantom of the Opera.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Phantom of the Paradise

    Great movie.Seen this when it first came out as a kid, and was happy to see it again.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned