Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
Fledgling singer-songwriter Winslow Leach finds himself double-crossed by the nefarious music producer Swan, who steals both his music and the girl Winslow wants to sing it, Phoenix, for the grand opening of his new rock palace, the Paradise. After Swan has Winslow sent to prison for trespassing, Winslow endures a freak accident that leaves him disfigured and seeking revenge. mask, new york city, rock 'n' roll, suicide attempt, greed, haunted house, phantom, palace, musical, satire, gay interest, revenge, soul selling, rock music, pianist, false accusations, masked man, glam rock, car explosion, rock opera, rock musical, sing sing, music production, record company, faustian pact, songwriting, phantom of the opera, music industry, abuse of power, music producer, moral corruption, deal with the devil, printing press, horror musical
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