·The Phantom of the Paradise · by Brian De Palma @ Duncan Library

Brian De Palma’s Phantom of the Paradise (1974) is a glam-rock fever dream that fuses Faust, The Phantom of the Opera, and rock ’n’ roll excess into a satirical spectacle. The film follows Winslow Leach, a gifted but exploited composer, whose music is stolen by a diabolical record producer, leading him to don a mask and haunt a decadent new concert hall. With its mix of camp, horror, and biting industry critique, it stands as both a cult classic and a twisted love letter to rock music.

■ Title — The Phantom of the Paradise
■ Director — Brian De Palma
■ Cast — Paul Williams, William Finley, Jessica Harper
■ Rating: PG
■ ©1974 | 1hr 32 mins | Horror/Musical