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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Brian De Palma

Producer:

Edward R. Pressman

Writer:

Louisa Rose

Release Date:

Oct 31, 1974

Runtime:

1hr 31m

Synopsis

A disfigured composer sells his soul for the woman he loves so that she will perform his music, but an evil record tycoon betrays him and steals his music to open his rock palace, The Paradise.

Cast

  • William Finley
  • Paul Williams
  • Jessica Harper
  • Gerrit Graham
  • George Memmoli
  • Archie Hahn
  • Jeffrey Comanor
  • Peter Elbling
  • Colin Cameron
  • David Garland

Letterboxd User Reviews

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4.1
  • Oct 21, 2021

    beef didn’t do anything wrong

    6.5K Likes
    karen h.
    karen h.
    May 25, 2018

    This movie has everything! Music! Murder! A character named Beef!

    3.9K Likes
    Patrick Willems
    Patrick Willems
    May 23, 2012

    PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE > THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW.

    3.3K Likes
    Matt Singer
    Matt Singer
  •

    my history teacher: does anyone know anything about faust? me: i know that winslow leach deserved better

    3.1K Likes
    vi
    vi
    Dec 21, 2020

    I honestly don’t think I’m asking for the moon here when I say I think every movie should at least try to do something like this.

    2.6K Likes
    Branson Reese
    Branson Reese
    Oct 20, 2019

    i can tell the difference between drug real and real real

    2.3K Likes
    nadine
    nadine
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    Feb 2, 2022

    “can’t you feel the vibes in your own house???”

    2.2K Likes
    fran hoepfner
    fran hoepfner
    Aug 19, 2017

    Its like Rocky Horror but without the annoying theater kid audience and with more going for it than just camp. Beautiful analog technology complimented by Italian horror inspired colors, the whole thing looks like a giallo musical and it works really well. Can't believe I…

    1.8K Likes
    COBRARocky
    COBRARocky
    Aug 20, 2024

    The kind of movie that makes me love movies.

    1.8K Likes
    Joe A
    Joe A
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Top Reviews
  • Morgan
    Morgan loved
    Phantom of the Paradise

    fully commits to being insane and over the top, i absolutely love it there are some fantastic costumes in this, specifically winslow and beef's, they would be so iconic if only more people knew about this movie reminds me a lot of rocky horror which is one of my fave movies ever

    🔥 2 2Y
    Hank Leet
    Hank Leet loved
    Phantom of the Paradise

    One of the most insane, trippy and fun films out there. ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ meets ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ meets ‘Faust’ meets ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’.

    🔥 1 11M
    Carson Withers
    Carson Withers loved
    Phantom of the Paradise

    Fitting that Phoenix rises to stardom after a live firey death. This is the type of movie my family judges me for loving. I don’t care though. This was awesome.

    😂 1 1Y
  • Vogue Italia
    Vogue Italia loved
    Phantom of the Paradise

    this movie was utter chaos and a fun rendition of phantom of the opera, i loved it

    🔥 1 2Y
    Toni
    Toni liked
    Phantom of the Paradise

    Pure chaos but very fun. Best song is Goodbye Eddie and best character is Beef ✨

    🔥 1 3Y
    Brett Bettendorf
    Brett Bettendorf loved
    Phantom of the Paradise

    Wow that super campy and fun. Love the mix horror and music etc.

    🔥 1 2Y
  • Jo Jo
    Jo Jo loved
    Phantom of the Paradise

    Soooo good, Winslow is a lot of fun

    🔥 1 2Y
    Whoppa Birthday
    Whoppa Birthday loved
    Phantom of the Paradise

    A totally off-the-wall and wacky musical horror film that has little to no seriousness to be found and nails it. The score is fantastic and the actors all mesh well together. Poorly done blood and gore (which is minimal) only add to the cheesy fun of it all. A must watch.

    1Y
    I Am Mervin 2
    I Am Mervin 2 loved
    Phantom of the Paradise

    91% Gorgeous, Funny, Tragic. These are the words i’d use to describe Phantom of the Paradise. Simply a masterpiece. I was expecting camp, and it was a little camp, but damn this movie knew what it wanted to be and became it. Would recommend.

    10M
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7.5

USER SCORE (15)

Generally favorable reviews based on 15 Reviews
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This was one of De Palma's early efforts, and its excesses can be chalked up to youthful enthusiasm—the ideas seem appealingly audacious even when they misfire, which is more often than not.

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Metacritic review by Dave Kehr
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
40

Phantom of the Paradise is an elaborate disaster, full of the kind of facetious humor you might find on bumper stickers and cocktail coasters.

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Metacritic review by Vincent Canby
Vincent Canby
The New York Times
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Phantom of the Paradise (1974)?
The movie is 1hr 31min long.
What's Phantom of the Paradise (1974) about?
A disfigured composer sells his soul for the woman he loves so that she will perform his music, but an evil record tycoon betrays him and steals his music to open his rock palace, The Paradise.
Who's the cast of Phantom of the Paradise (1974)?
  • William Finley as Winslow, The Phantom
  • Paul Williams as Swan
  • Jessica Harper as Phoenix
  • Gerrit Graham as Beef
  • 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
  • Colin Cameron as Band
  • David Garland as Band
Who's the director behind Phantom of the Paradise (1974)?
Brian De Palma directed Phantom of the Paradise (1974).
Who produced Phantom of the Paradise (1974)?
Edward R. Pressman produced Phantom of the Paradise (1974).