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Phantom of the Paradise (1974) Spoiler Free Primer

Spooky season is back on Vintage Cinema Rewind. And this year, we're taking a look at Brian De Palma's wildest, campiest rock opera: Phantom of the Paradise! Michael is a dorky composer who's spent years toiling away on his magnum opus, a cantata on the classic Faust myth. Meanwhile, Blake is a sketchy record producer looking for just the right sound to open his new venue: the Paradise. After Blake steals Michael's work and passes it off as his own, what follows is a spellbinding tale of betrayal, heartache, and why you should never sign contracts in human blood. Stay tuned for the encore on…

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