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Phantom Of The Paradise [1974]

Starring: Paul Williams, William Finley, Jessica Harper, Gerrit Graham, George Memmoli
Director: Brian De Palma
Format: Dubbed PAL Widescreen
Released: 30 Jun 2003
RRP: £5.99
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Brilliant - By: Mr. C. Murphy, 28 Jan 2006
If you have slipped upon this out of curiousity make sure you click & buy it now. Featuring tremendous direction, great performances & superb songs this is the movie Rocky Horror wishes it was. Great fun
A Must See if you like Rock Musicals - By: , 01 Dec 2004
Great film, great soundtrack (be wary of the CD though, see my review on that) A brilliant satire on the Rock industry mixed with a touch of Phantom of the Opera & possibly just a nod to The Rocky Horror Show. Well worth buying for "Beefs" antics alone.
Personal Favourite - By: G. Miller, 31 Jul 2002
I first saw this movie in the 70s as a double bill with "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", which was the film I actuallly went to see. I'd never heard of "Phantom" before, but enjoyed it far more than "TRHPS". The movie is best described as a black comedy/theatrical rock/horror/fantasy, you'll see what I mean. Based loosely around the "Phantom Of The Opera" story & the legend of "Faust", but in a modern (70's) rock setting. Directed by the now legendary Brian De Palma, he brings excellent performances from Paul Williams (deminutive American singer/songwriter, best known in the UK for the "Bugsy Malone" score) as the villan, Gerrit Graham as the brilliantly camp character "Beef", & William Finley as the "Phantom" (how anyone can convey such emotion with just one eye showing still amazes me). De Palma also uses his split screen technique to good effect. Looks very dated, but apparently a cult classic now (I thought it was just me). This is a movie you'll love or hate. Definately different. Hope this was helpful to you.