# Phantom of the Paradise (1974)

> A disfigured composer wages flamboyant revenge against the Faustian record mogul who steals his music and turns his tragedy into rock spectacle.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/16432

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Horror, Music
- Director: Brian De Palma
- Cast: William Finley, Paul Williams, Jessica Harper, George Memmoli, Gerrit Graham, Archie Hahn, Jeffrey Comanor, Peter Elbling
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071994/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: campy, kinetic, outrageous, cult movie night, halloween viewing

## Synopsis

A rock opera that blends horror and comedy, exposing the dark side of fame and ambition.

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