Phantom of the Paradise - Enzian Theater

Part of Enzian’s 13+ Films of Halloween!

50th Anniversary!

Director Brian De Palma’s (CARRIE) deliciously campy rock opera take on “The Phantom of the Opera” celebrates 50 years of unhinged glory.

Evil record tycoon Swan (Oscar-nominated songwriter Paul Williams) has sold his soul to the devil for eternal youth. Swan’s current scheme is to steal the music and star singer (Jessica Harper, SUSPIRIA) from composer Winslow Leach (William Finley, SISTERS) to celebrate the opening of his rock palace, The Paradise. While trying to stop Swan, Leach is left horribly disfigured and takes refuge in the cavernous theater, hiding his mangled face beneath an eerie mask and planning gruesome vengeance upon all who have wronged him.

Try one of our 13 Cocktails of Halloween, available at Eden Bar starting October 1:

Swan Song – $15

Tequila, Aperol, Passion Fruit Syrup, Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice, topped with Guavacation (Ivanhoe Park Brewing)

1974, 92 minutes, USA, Directed by Brian De Palma, Rated PG

“A crazy, savage film -- iconoclastic and truly liberating.”
– Richard Schickel, TIME MAGAZINE
“The film has everything a cult classic needs: eccentric plotting, weird characters (Beef!), bizarre costumes and a rocking soundtrack.”
– Henry Northmore, THE LIST
“Phantom of the Paradise is not just one of the flashiest, angriest musical films, but an enduring and damning kiss-off to America's spiraling desperation for entertainment.”
– Jacob Oller, THE FILM STAGE
“If you don't love it, I have to wonder what brings you to movies in the first place.”
– Rob Humanick, PROJECTION BOOTH