’70s Cult Halloween 16mm Film: “Phantom of the Paradise” | Berkeley

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Underground Film Night: Obscure Super 8 & 16mm Movies | Berkeley

The Berkeley Underground Film Society (BUFS) is an all ages club for collectors, researchers, and film enthusiasts in the East Bay and San Francisco area.

Their goal is to review and share a selective film history of movies on film.

Every Sunday, they screen buried, rarely projected, or otherwise obscure 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm prints from their collection.

Sunday, October 27, 2013
"Phantom of the Paradise" | Underground Film Night: Obscure Super 8 & 16mm Movies | Berkeley

In Phantom of the Paradise, a disfigured composer sells his soul for the woman he loves, so that she will perform his music. However, an evil record tycoon betrays him and steals his music to open his rock palace.

The story is a loosely adapted mixture of The Phantom of the Opera, The Picture of Dorian Gray and Faust. Initially, it was a box office failure and was panned by some critics, but has since acquired a cult following. Its music was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award in 1974.

Director and writer: Brian De Palma
Stars: Paul Williams, William Finley, Jessica Harper
16mm/Color/Sound/92 min.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.