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Phantom of the Paradise poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.4 / 100
1974·Comedy / Drama / Fantasy·1h 31m

PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE

“He sold his soul for rock n’ roll!”

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.

Above the Line
Brian De Palma·DirectorBrian De Palma·WriterLouisa Rose·WriterLarry Pizer·Director of PhotographyPaul Williams·Original Music ComposerPaul Hirsch·Editor
Cast
William Finley·Winslow Leach / The PhantomPaul Williams·SwanJessica Harper·PhoenixGeorge Memmoli·PhilbinGerrit Graham·BeefArchie Hahn·The Juicy Fruits / The Beach Bums / The UndeadsJeffrey Comanor·The Juicy Fruits / The Beach Bums / The UndeadsPeter Elbling·The Juicy Fruits / The Beach Bums / The UndeadsColin Cameron·BandDavid Garland·Band
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Brian De Palma·DirectorMichael J. Dmytryk·Assistant DirectorBurt Bluestein·Second Assistant DirectorRobert Enrietto·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Brian De Palma·WriterLouisa Rose·WriterGaston Leroux·Novel
Camera· 4
Larry Pizer·Director of PhotographyRonnie Taylor·Camera OperatorJohn L. Black·GripCary Griffith·Grip
Editing· 1
Paul Hirsch·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Paul Williams·Original Music ComposerAl Gramaglia·Sound MixerDan Sable·Sound EditorJames M. Tanenbaum·SoundGeorge Aliceson Tipton·Additional MusicPaul Williams·Songs
Art & Design· 3
Rosanna Norton·Costume DesignJack Fisk·Production DesignSissy Spacek·Set Dresser
Production· 6
Edward R. Pressman·ProducerGustave M. Berne·Executive ProducerSylvia Fay·CastingGeno Havens·CastingPeggy Taylor·CastingJeffrey L. Hayes·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 3
Andy Epper·Stunt DoubleTim Griffith·GafferJim Lovelett·Stunt Double
By the Numbers
64.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
87%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$250K
ROI -81%
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Phantom of the Paradise's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#FF0080
#FFFF00
Mood
Energetic, Dramatic, Mysterious
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a stylized, neon-lit illustration on a black background. At the top, two blue stars with yellow outlines are visible. Below them, a central ”

fantasycomedydrama
Key Elements
Electric GuitarMicrophoneKnifeStarsLightning BoltAudio Jacks
Atmosphere
Neon
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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