Phantom of the Paradise is a 1974 American rock musical comedy horror film written and directed by Brian De Palma and scored by and starring Paul Williams.
After record producer Swan (Paul Williams) steals the music of songwriter Winslow Leach (William Finley) and gives it to one of his bands, Leach sneaks into Swan's offices. Catching Leach, Swan frames him for dealing drugs, which lands him in prison. After Leach breaks out and again attempts to sabotage Swan's empire, an accident crushes his face. Leach then dons a costume and becomes the Phantom, intent on ruining Swan while saving singer Phoenix (Jessica Harper) from a terrible fate.
Victims[]
- Two Unnamed Bodyguards - Crushed by Winslow Leach/The Phantom of the Paradise with a brick wall.
- Beef - Electrocuted and set on fire by Winslow Leach/The Phantom of the Paradise with a neon sign.
- Unnamed Stagehand - Garroted by Winslow Leach/The Phantom of the Paradise.
- Arnold Philbin - Accidentally shot in the head by an assassin.
- Swan - Stabbed to death by different audience members with various weapons.
- Winslow Leach/The Phantom of the Paradise - Succumbed to his earlier attempted suicide.
Deaths[]
- Total - 7
- All Men
Kill Count[]
- Winslow Leach/The Phantom of the Paradise - 7 (Deceased)
Victim Gallery[]
2 Bodyguards
Beef
Stagehand
Arnold Philbin
Swan
Winslow Leach