Phantom of the Paradise (1974) movie poster

Phantom of the Paradise (1974)

"He sold his soul for rock nโ€™ roll!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 89%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 74% (RT: 82%, MC: 67) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
MusicComedyHorror

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Director
Runtime
1h 32m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.5/10 (732 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
82%
Metacritic
67
Cast
William Finley as Winslow Leach / The Phantom
Jessica Harper as Phoenix
George Memmoli as Philbin
Archie Hahn as The Juicy Fruits / The Beach Bums / The Undeads
Jeffrey Comanor as The Juicy Fruits / The Beach Bums / The Undeads
Peter Elbling as The Juicy Fruits / The Beach Bums / The Undeads
Yes. 89% of real audiences liked it based on 732 votes. Critics gave it 74%.
Overview
Singer-songwriter Winslow Leach seeks revenge on the nefarious music producer Swan, who steals both Winslow's music and his favorite singer for the grand opening of Swan's new rock palace, the Paradise. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Brian De Palma cited several classic music films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The iconic poster for Phantom of the Paradise was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Phantom of the Paradise is a 1974 music, comedy, horror film directed by Brian De Palma. Singer-songwriter Winslow Leach seeks revenge on the nefarious music producer Swan, who steals both Winslow's music and his favorite singer for the grand opening of Swan's new rock palace, the Paradise. The film has been rated by 732 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a music film, Phantom of the Paradise delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Phantom of the Paradise (1974) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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