Phantom of the Paradise Review

[@PuffTheMagicDragon86]

Genuinely feel bad for Winslow. The scene where he's in prison, shocked at having his teeth pulled, tugged at the heart strings a bit!

[@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE]

I've always felt sorry for Winslow. Then I cheered when he kicked Swan's butt! Of course, the two scenes I cannot watch, aye, all these DECADES later, is the record plant scene (Tide won't get THAT out!) and the end, when he's dying and voicelessly pleads for help. I've watched this review and another one, where there is a brilliant video essay to the movie, character motivation and symbolism. Brilliant insights.

[@WonkaVision1971]

@@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE dude when Winslow died I start crying hard, everytime I watch the movie

[@tooruoikawa8985]

Still my favourite berserk ark.

[@QuantumCat76]

I love "the Phantom Of The Paradise", I think it falls in the same category as "The Princess Bride": cannot be classified into one genre. Like a platypus. Not exactly a mammal, but it's not a bird either: it transcends genre boundaries, making it a mixed bag of genre clichés in the exact amount to make it a fresh and quirky movie. In TPOTP's case not exactly a horror movie, not exactly a comedy, not exactly a musical, but to me the result is a perfect quirky movie, wonderfully supported by the catchy, similarly uncategorisable, soundtrack by Paul Williams. Add likeable characters, a decent plot, stylish visuals, good acting (the acting matches the style of the movie, but I can't tell whether it was on purpose or by accident) Which is exactly why I love this movie (and which is why I love the aforementioned "The Princess Bride", too) I think this is *the* reason why both movies failed at the box office, but gained a large cult-following: they're neither fish nor fowl. And then it's either marketing (the audience expects the wrong thing) or the audience doesn't *"get" * that the 'you can't put me in a box" is the whole shtick of the movie -and the quirkiness is lost on them.

[@Oldbmwr100rs]

I think this is one of the best explanations of this film, and a good reason why I still like it.

[@poleaxed6447]

I love the mixed nature of the film. Critically it bombed when originally released only to gain a cult following later on. It's most successful showings at the time were in Winnipeg in Canada where it became a run away success with annual screenings.

[@daverobson3084]

Leolion0013 2 years ago "Like a platypus. Not exactly a mammal, but it's not a bird either:" Is a platypus a mammal. Let us see. From Biology Online Dictionary...www.biology-online.org/dictionary/Mammal " Mammal Definition noun, plural: mammals Any of the endothermic vertebrates belonging to class Mammalia, which are identifiable by the following characteristics: a neocortex, three middle ear bones, a lower jaw made of a single bone, a hairy body covering, a thoracic diaphragm, a four-chambered heart, and females that are mostly viviparous" Does a platypus have a neocortex? According to Science Netlinks..yup, it does. Does a platypus have three middle er bones? Yup . Do they have a lower jaw made from a single bone? Yup again. Body hair? Yesiree. A thoracic diaphragm? Sure do. A four chambered heart? Four yeses there. Viviporous? No. But it states" mostly", so. So, they are most certainly mammals. Weird ones, but, mammals none the less.

[@CrashHeadroom]

@@daverobson3084 they lay eggs and have a beak though..let's just agree they are what happens when nature smokes itself and "like totally has a good idea!" Like possums, and kangaroos

[@daverobson3084]

@@CrashHeadroom Except they are reminiscent of how mammals used to be, before all of these placentals and marsupials came along. Laying eggs and having beaks are not contraindications of mammalhood.

[@striderm]

Came here for Griffith comments, was not disappointed. Fucking love this movie. Thanks for covering this finally, Decker.

[@AlonzoTompkins]

I love that Griffith got to star in his own movie.

[@Leolion0013]

Your Channel Is VERY Underrated. Love your content!

[@KolozII]

This movie seems to me like a cross between Phantom of the Opera and Rocky Horror Picture Show. I might actually check it out sometime.

[@Oldbmwr100rs]

It kind of is, but predates rocky by a year. It's a fun and funny film, watch it.

[@Gremlins1957]

Rocky is ok...but Phantom is better.

[@ottobaron6392]

My sister was a huge fan of Paul Williams. I first saw it on the big screen, double billed with "Rocky Horror".

[@thebeelzeboobiez]

That’s so funny- that’s exactly how I describe to everyone I tell to watch the movie.

[@rosariojuarez866]

Love this movie

[@LtHavoc1983]

By the way: the poster Art for that movie along with some other designs, where drawn by then Underground Comix Artist and creator of DEN Richard Corben, who also would later draw the "Bat out of Hell" album cover and would go on to draw mainstream comics like Banner and Cage.

[@apilgrim8715]

Thanks for the info.

[@greyworld6242]

Ah femto, where's guts when you need him? XD!

[@Chud_Bud_Supreme]

I _love_ this movie. Such an awesome edition to DePalma's awesome repertoire. I even bought the soundtrack. Paul Williams is a genius!

[@nancyking]

I bought the soundtrack, too, back in the late 1990s. A little hard to find at first, though, but bought it at Footlight Records, which is now out of business. :(

[@odd-eyes9463]

I hope no one ever decides to remake this movie. It would be so heartbreaking. Just like that planned Princess Bride remake. 🥺

[@tonymata8070]

Ok I didn’t know that The Princess Bride is being planned for a remake, I have my doubts on that being good. But yeah, Phantom of the Paradise is a unique film and way ahead of its time and a remake would be kinda pointless. But I’ve been having a weird thought just now, I would love to see this animated in the style of anime. It would look striking especially the neon/gothic visuals but I’d keep it in the same time period it was made in… the 1970’s. But it’s just a thought I’m just having, I rather have this film be left alone and be rediscovered by new viewers.

[@michaellangwaller]

Paradise is much like Rocky Horror Picture Show (POTP predates TRHPS by a year but was released a year after the premier of The Rocky Horror Show stage play), it was not popular when released but gained a substantial cult following later. In my opinion it is kinda like a horror/comedy/spoof/rock opera, sorta of a blend of Faust, Phantom of the Opera, Tommy (another movie POTP predates by a year but follows the stage performance/album), and Rocky Horror, a movie made for the sake of telling a story instead of making money. I was blown away when it first came on late night movie slot back in the 70's and have been a fan ever since. Of course there is Paul Williams, who is just always awesome.

[@DeepEye1994]

This is one of my all time favorite movies ever. Probably my favorite musical, I first saw it in 2012 when I was 17 in high school and it was the perfect age to discover it. I fell in love with it and it still kicks ass in my top 10.

[@auggieb2681]

DeepEye1994 I also discovered it when I was 17 and I agree!

[@JohannaLeigh]

Speaking of SINGING ALONG.... Phantompalooza 2 had everyone in the audience singing along with Winslow's hearty crescendo. A never-to-be forgotten moment!

[@AliciaNyblade]

When it comes to the book and most adaptions of it, I think Christine should either end up with Raoul or better yet, ditch both men and go off to have a fabulous singing career instead. But this movie? I'm like, "Winslow and Phoenix forever." Not only are they a genuinely sweet take on the Phantom/Christine pairing, they're presented as soulmates who are so in love they reincarnate to find each other throughout the ages, which is one of my favorite romance tropes. This was a fantastic review. I love this movie. And for the love of the gods, we NEED a "Phantom of the Paradise" stage musical. Seeing the story live would be amazing.

[@colewilliams1563]

"Is this movie inspired by Phantom of the Opera or Looney Tunes?" The answer is yes.

[@stillgotit9770]

Okay, that neon lighting bolt scene scared the shit out of me as a child, what was my mom doing taking me to see this? God bless her because this movie is one of the best to ever do it, musical horror. Extra props to Depalma and the whole cast, bravo!

[@danthefan28]

From what I've heard, the guy who made this film was in the running to make a Spiderman film... Judging by this film, would've been insane.

[@RD-vt9uu]

Daniel Diaz Well, he did make the first Mission Impossible.

[@GabyGibson]

Paul Williams is a legend

[@SuperiorMario79]

OMG!! I watched this video yesterday, and I had never heard of this movie. I was so intrigued that just a few hours later I rented it on amazon streaming and I AM IN LOVE!! Getting the bluray. Thanks so much for making this video and introducing me to this movie!!

[@Webshooters1]

I can see why it's gained such a cult status in the years since it's release. It combines two of my favorite tropes in film, the miscarriage of justice, and the tragic love story. I suppose if I had seen this when I was younger I would've loved it. I'll have to track this film down and watch it one day.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

"She's too good for you." "Ha. I'll have her anyway." Now THAT is a trope.

[@arkhamlooneytunes4501]

did anyone find this funny Paul Williams is named Swan in the movie there's a girl named Phoenix and Paul is well known for being the Penguin in Batman the Animated Series I think he likes birds

[@DetectiveKemper]

Firstly, I cannot understand a word you're saying when you're introducing yourself. Secondly, I love Phantom of the Paradise, and have done so since I saw it in theaters back in the '70s. I first read about it in Famous Monsters of Filmland Magazine and was hooked. I have the CD, the DVD, and the blu ray. It's one of my favourite films. In case you're interested, there's a Phantom fan page on Facebook.

[@tinguspingus2068]

GRIFFIIIIIIIIIITH

[@noahbisesi3013]

Le Epic Berserk forever.

[@aaronkenny2361]

Put your grasses on and nothing will be wong

[@ensignbidan409]

Hello there, fellow strugglers

[@sakiyurikawa225]

SOMEONE ELSE NOTICED--

[@walrusArmageddon]

Phantom of the Paradise did well in winnipeg, Manitoba

[@BeefnStewGames]

My city lol

[@OriginalMergatroid]

And Paris France.

[@mainstreetsaint36]

That's Phantom's territory, baby!

[@POTO_Phan]

ok seriously, minus the demon wings that looks like Griffith's demon form Femto...

[@mhern57]

28:43 Better watch out Decker. That music is for Phoenix. Only she can sing it. Anyone else who tries, dies💀

[@beautifulbat7200]

17:45 Oh dang it! Bricks *Winslow Leach screams in anger*

[@crescentgemini9093]

I just saw it. Thank you, Decker, for making me discover this wonderful movie. It's fun and dramatic. Phantom of the Opera + Faust + Rocky's Horror Picture Show + The seventies = Phantom of The Paradise. How can one not love it?

[@crescentgemini9093]

@Veronica A. Never seen it, will take a look!

[@crescentgemini9093]

@Veronica A. Thanks.

[@winternow2242]

Isn't Swann's office in the same building used as Sandman headquarters? Well that explains why he's afraid of hitting 30.

[@juliusebola9389]

The Daft Punk guys said this movie was a huge inspiration and that they'd seen in it countless times. You can see its influence all over their music videos, using vocoders to sing, the whole robot thing and never showing their faces, etc. Even the thing about the satanic music promoter guy appears thematically in the video for Veridis Quo

[@jarodpace7246]

Phantom of the Paradise: The Greatest Rock Opera that of which You've Never Heard.

[@Godzilla-tu2cd]

Hey decker review little shop of horrors thanks

[@venomouslizards]

David Brown Be careful what you say, he might interpret the request as the 1960 version.

[@DrFeelGoodHelpDesk]

Bring it on....its a good movie :P Cheesy as all fucking hell, but a good movie :D

[@ottobaron6392]

@@venomouslizards I loved the 1960 version. I would love to see a review of the 1960 version. I was a huge fan of the original, before I saw a production of the stage musical in Hollywood, prior to it being made into a motion picture.

[@Hum0ng0us]

I agree with you 100% on this one!! I grew up with this movie and soundtrack, I watch it often and listen to it more! It's shaped my art, it's shaped the musician I was when I was playing that Rock and Roll, and has let me see the world in a variety of very different ways. I can't explain how much I love this movie and how important it is.

[@Isendure]

Femto, Faust - what's the difference?

[@aaronkenny2361]

Put your grasses on and nothing will be wong

[@ifri82]

Love winslows reaction to being bricked in the studio. Chills...

[@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE]

Odd thing about that is how people can't figure out why he is so maniacally pissed off after he gets out. Who wouldn't go on a bit of a murder spree after nearly being suffocated to death by the guy running the show. Rational thinking isn't even an issue by that point.

[@bloodrosereaper2099]

All of these damn BERSERK comments :/ But yeah, is that Griffith? Because it sure as hell looks like it...

[@Mechabang]

Well, they did sold their soul to devil's

[@thedorkone1516]

Years late to the party, but you can actually hear Beef's actor's own singing voice in the shower scene!

[@Dr.GmcGee2099]

I thought I was only one that sings "Life at last" around the house. RHPS is good, but this movie kicks ass.

[@Spaceghost5446]

Man I've been watching too much twilight zone as soon as I heard rod I was like is that rod serling

[@PuppetDungeon]

You don't wanna know how many times I sat through this on my local UHF station growing up. It's insane... I literally don't know who was in charge of programming back then, but I applaud their taste in crazy movies.

[@YowLife]

This movie begs for a remake. I don't mind the protagonist dying, but it needs to be bigger.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Leave it alone. Filmmaking today is incompetent--like most things

[@Kurze1988]

Accept the movie as it is any remake would gut it and take away from it's originality

[@addambelmont3050]

@@Kurze1988 Little Shop of Horrors did amazingly.

[@oddeyes9413]

I start singing at random too Decker. Anything from Disney, Foreign, Classical, Anime and more. 😊 also, *A Swan Song is death while a Phoenix rises from the ashes* Also, also Swan is a play on The Portrait of Dorian Gray.

[@orlandolarin6792]

Odd Eyes94 yea you are right about it... when swan son steel the last songs of Wesley and try to bury in life to Wesley I forget the name of the book ... is the history of a guy who has a vineyard and his friend bury him alive and he took over of the castle

[@sebastianemond5313]

19:34 - 19:52 Eddie Swann: "My God, I've created The Rocky Horror Picture Show!"

[@HurricaneDDragon]

I understand Decker. Phantom to you is like what Batman Forever is to me. I've seen it more times than any other movie since early childhood, it helped shape who I am, and just like Phantom, it's both goofy AND gothic, and also like Phantom, I think it's better than the rep it gets, but I'm probably way too close to it. Btw, it's "Femto", not Griffith. ; )

[@GabyGeorge1996]

Pirate Style Jutsu technilly, Femto WAS Griffith

[@pvthitch]

In 74 this became "OUR SONG" and my girlfriend and I saw it a dozen times.

[@R0dan]

LOVE THIS MOVIE❤️ Saw it the day it was released! Interesting tidbit...the end song during the credits you can faintly hear tap dancing. DePalma originally was going to show Beef’s casket being lowered. A young girl jumps out of the crowd and starts tap dancing on the casket!

[@megandismuke5124]

I was soooo hoping you'd review this eventually. Super happy to see this pop up in my notifications. :)

[@Gremlins1957]

Dude you are funny. You remind me of Weird Al Yankavich without the glasses. Well I just had to watch your review on this movie because "Phantom of The Paradise" is one of my all time favorite Rock films. People talk about "Rocky Horror Picture Show" but The Phantom was the Rock film of the 70's. Though you look like you might have been a baby when this was released you at least have good taste in music and film. Paul Williams music in this movie and Album is brilliant. This is the movie that made me want to become a musician. I know I have probably seen this film well over a hundred times, and yes it did not have a great success in it's initial opening, but did you know it was re released in 1976 and found a much bigger audience? I saw it first time in 1975 a year after it's release, and at first was not sure if I liked it or not. But then certain points in the film kept popping up in my mind, I found myself humming the songs and wanting to hear them again, the characters were great, the battle between Swan and Winslow. The love triangle with Phoenix. Man this short little film packed a wallop! I think what you were saying if I am not mistaken is that you felt the same way I did about this movie. I am 60 yrs old now I was a teenager when I first saw it and I still love it. I've said it once and I will say it again The Phantom Rules!

[@QSolestri]

I've loved this from when I first saw it, way back in the day. It's weird, goofy, and, strangely, touching. Thanks for reviewing it!

[@cinemasaur]

Three years ago you made this video, I randomly watched it, and fell in love with my favorite movie. I've seen it more times than I can count now, so thanks.

[@eily_b]

No I know where I've seen the actor who is also in "American Boy - A Profile of Steven Prince", the Scorsese bootleg movie about "Easy Andy" from Taxi Driver: George Memmoli. In this movie! Thanks a lot.

[@jadenova]

Now there's a scene that I would like to see. Winslow in drag getting back into the Swanage.

[@h.u.n.k493]

Holy fuck I never thought you'd review this! Btw any chance of you reviewing Death Race 2050?

[@chravenschronicles7387]

he already did: it was the first one, just add a female racer

[@venomdust1]

“Yea that looks like the seventies “ yes that’s is the truth sadly . I was a kid when I heard my next door neighbor tell a friend “ she had so much bush I thought I was back in Nam “ I asked my older brother what he meant and he was only too happy to explain in horror inducing detail.

[@WellHelloDali]

RIP William Finley.

[@kaz1122]

I watched this because of your review and it's one of my favorites now. This was all awhile ago but I just wanted to let you know that your reviews matter.

[@bilwisss]

04:58 just noticed that is Erik Satie on winslow's shirt.... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Satie ...used to think it was Sigmund Freud

[@mindisfrozen]

This is not how I expected Berserk to end. Griffith? A composer? Who knew?

[@josecuella5095]

I had the soundtrack LP, IT was a gift from my cousin to me.

[@technounionrepresentative4274]

Boy this movie is a downer, Like, Winslow is dead Swann is dead Beef is dead The boss of pheonix's record label is dead and she likely was out of the job, and no one really found out about, Winslow's Tragedy indeed

[@lovelisascooking7640]

I have always loved "Phantom of the Paradise"! Of course I graduated from High School in 1976. All of my friends and I saw a lot of the not so mainstream films and stage performances in the Los Angeles area. We saw the Original "Kentucky Fried Theater" on Pico, before they ruined it by making it a film. However, the studios did an okay job making the Stage Musical "Rocky Horror" into a film, other than the fact they shrank Meatloaf's part. Phantom will always be Phantom. Never say RIP when someone crosses over. I hope I won't Rest in Peace when I cross over. I hope everybody, including William Finley are having a blast on the other side!

[@sandygrimes7196]

Saw this movie when it came out on cable I was 12 at the time, been my favorite movie since..❤️

[@FabricFool]

If you showed it to *me* I would love it as much as you do. In fact, I was loving this movie since it was first shown in theatres -- I stayed and re-watched it til they closed for the night (you used to be able to do that). "Old Souls" is one of those songs that, whenever I sang it in performance, people were mesmerized and asked "where did you EVER find that song?:! Meanwhile, everybody and his *dog* can do the Time Warp. I could do the whole soundtrack with you, note for note, beat for beat, after having not actually *seen* it for many years. Your review brought it all back home. Believe it: I did more than 10 seconds.

[@garethdowson]

Caught this as a teenager in my bedroom searching on my portable tv late at night(looking for rudies) and thought wow this is special. Didn't know what it was called and never came across it again....until now! Thank you, Decker Shado.

[@adrianreyes4702]

Excellent, and most creative review ever. Great job. This in itself was entertaining! You captivated the audience. I actually cannot wait to watch the movie again! Last I saw it in its entirety I was about 10 years old.

[@rodsella]

This made my day! One of my favorite cult classics. Thank you thank you thank you 😀😀😀😀

[@Thrandrall]

OST on Itunes is a great buy. A lot of fun overall. Can't believe I'd never heard of Paul Williams till I saw his appearance on Muppets S1 DVD.

[@SusuperHands]

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[@LuzdeSombra]

Decker! LOVE YOUR SHOW! I'm happy your channel is growing! Wish you the best!

[@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE]

#DeckerShado Re: record press scene.... William Finley did mention that at Phantompalooza ; they had the machine braced but whoever picked that brace didn't know physics. One of the grips literally dropped what he was doing to grab William and save his life. Fun fact; While William DID (reluctantly ) do the scene again, he would NOT take a dip in the East River . P.U. !

[@nickdirienzo2849]

Is this where Griffith from Berserk got his character design?

[@doublep1980]

According to an interview by the late Miura, YES! Also, the guys from Daft Punk have cited this movie as a major influence.

[@chuckster0015]

Excellent Review! I've tried to explain this movie to many people...many times over the years...they just don't get it. Well done!

[@SusuperHands]

I just call it a campy version of Phantom of the Opera but with the legendary Paul Williams writing all the songs and playing the bad guy.

[@MylesDigby]

I too have a very close relationship with this film, and related very much so to your "non-rating". I always felt Leach and Swan's names should have been reversed. But there's also something charming to them being that way. Thanks a ton for all the awesome reviews! You da man, Decker.

[@SusuperHands]

Music alone makes it a 10/10 for me. Love my Paul Williams!

[@StormDatIsApproaching]

thanks to you,Decker,I fell in love with another fantastic movie.Seems like I have a thing for cult classics.

[@ZephusVargr]

Watched this specifically for the Griffith comments. Was not disappointed.

[@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE]

In answer to your question. BOTH Phantom of the Opera and Looney Tunes. William Finley did allude to it at Phantompalooza.

[@Fujisaur]

Hey Decker what shampoo do you use? Your hair is amazing!

[@roachdoggjr5647]

Its probably Head and Shoulders

[@kalebsantos72]

Fujisaur the best

[@dimas3829]

Head and Shoulders is shit, I tried cause of dandruff problems but it made it worse by making some sort of forcefield around it, which made my head much much more itchy while looking perfectly okay. This shit is obnoxios, I hate it with my guts.

[@mrh6648]

This is one of my top 20 favorite movies of all time, and my favorite De Palma film (yeah, even more than Scarface). You had it right...it's one of those rare films that's hard to categorize, which is part of what makes it so wonderful. My aunts used to play the soundtrack for me when I was a little kid, but I didnt actually see the movie until I was 14. The music was great, the casting was perfect, and the cinematography is amazing. I loved the use of split screen to do 2 one-shots at once, and that the overall feel of the movie was dark, like someone's bad dream. My favorite character is Beef, he cracks me up, and is the only thing that keeps this movie from being truly dark and depressing. I've been hoping for years that this would get remade somehow, only with a different touch to it (Swan as a hip hop mogul opening a club?). The campy feel in some of the shots is great also, because it adds almost like a graphic novel or comic book feel to it. If you look at a lot of the shots, they look like comic book panels. Great job on your review of this, and great choice. Thanks for doing it.

[@maxskellington910]

This was a great video! If anyone is still interested in Phantom of the Paradise and kinda curious and really recommend watching the video made by Nyx Fears!! She talks a lot about it and explains what everything means and represents basically. It's such an amazing movie about a very strange and usually hard industry.

[@chravenschronicles7387]

24:00 id have to agree, everytime i get stoned all those thoughts of blowing my brains out leaves..............until an hour or less later

[@Catglittercrafts]

Phantom of the Paradise, Repo the Genetic Opera, and RHPS are my top three cult classic musicals

[@garrettkeefer5318]

Review Slither!

[@lilwheezy5320]

Garrett Keefer that movie gave me nightmares when I was a 11

[@everettelderberry5362]

Hell yeah! It's great!

[@mls160]

Lil wheezy I watched John Carpenter's "the thing" when I was 9. Git gud son

[@EthanFyler]

Reading your end paragraphs, I bought the blu ray bc of this review and the music, and I love the movie too, but none of my friends want to watch it, exactly like you, they cant make it past the beginning song

[@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE]

No biggie. Not everyone has to like the same movies. I used to think people were nuts if they didn't like the movie. Now it's like what Philbin said, "You either dig it or you don't."

[@myrkflinn4331]

14:30 He now officially reminds me of Metal Bat (The Laughing Bat) like wtf

[@myrkflinn4331]

oh and darth vader lol

[@Dreadpirate46]

Great review, Decker! Don't feel bad about singing these songs - I do the same for this movie and Shock Treatment. I love this movie similar to you. It's quirky and unusual, but fun and tragic at the same time. I haven't watched it in a while, but your review makes me want to get the blu-ray and sing along.

[@utfrts39sk]

...Oh Christ, is this where Griffith came from?

[@ensignbidan409]

Yes

[@iamryden58]

you should do hobo with a shotgun would like to see what you think of that

[@mistermatix8241]

Nice one, Decker! Waited for your review of this crazed movie! Big fan of your channel. Keep em coming!

[@Scudboy17]

I'm just like Decker about this movie. I saw it once when I was a kid, and it was decades before I ran into anyone who had even heard of it, let alone seen it. It's a beautiful mix of genres, styles, tropes, classic fantasy, and tragic love stories all set to Paul Willaims music, who most people have forgotten he even exists these days. Its like Faust and the Rocky Horror Picture Show had a love child raised on 60's and 70's pop music culture instead of RKO and Universal horror movies. It's one of my favorite movies for a lot of reasons, not the least the trippy visual style that De Palma never topped, IMHO, that compliments the demonic fairytale like story to a T.

[@tripackonetooth4910]

Not a word about Led Zeppelin and their production company that did everything to sink the movie ??? Because if the movie did bad, is also because of them....

[@bigladjosephstalin9447]

FINALLY. ITS ABOUT TIME!

[@Strateggo]

loved this movie the first time i saw it, and more even afterwards. made a much bigger impression than other musical dramedies of the era like Little Shop of Horrors for instance. the fact is, the acting is overall not impressive and forgettable, except for Paul Williams'. And actually, if it were not for Paul Williams score on this, i don't think the movie could have stood the test of time for so long, despite the cool camera shots and angles by De Palma. For the funny story, for a long time i thought Paul Williams and John Williams (of Star Wars fame) were one and the same, i have a good excuse though 'cause i'm not a native english speaker....just don't tell anybody.

[@2guyswhowatchmovies521]

I LOVE this film - I only discovered this movie last year (and this channel like a few months ago which is why I am commenting now and not when the video was published), but I am so glad I bought this one sight unseen. The crazy thing is - I never even heard of this film. The ONLY reason I found it was because I was looking up a completely different movie on Amazon, and it suggested it under the "more titles you might like" category. Decker - love the review as always. Gotta say - I have had better luck showing this film to others - so far, everyone I have shown it to, has loved it as well. Of course - that might just mean I have really odd friends :D

[@digitalmdguru]

Man, that was the most thorough and incredibly entertaining review I have ever witnessed. No shit brother, you did a Great Job! I too grew up with this movie.Even owned the album and blu ray (although I lost them in a fire many years, smh, which was a real bummer) Ive seen several times.Memorized the soundtrack when I was 6. The music Was hypnotic.It’s just something about the ambiance of the entire production the resonates something cool I guess. Anyway dude, you are so much on point with your perspective from what I truly believe is an immensely underrated timeless classic. Keep up the good work man, Peace

[@radagastaddams3703]

difficult movie to find on dvd but so glad I tracked it down it's everything Decker says & so much more. Old Souls has to be one of the most beautiful & yet heart breaking songs I've ever heard.

[@SusuperHands]

I once tried to steal my friend VHS copy, but he wasn't having any of that!

[@screwyoumoon]

Arrowfilms has the bluray! A lot in stock too i think, i'm gonna get it soon

[@grahamcann1761]

I understand your observations about this movie. I was fourteen when it came out, and (somehow) I saw it. And have been a fan of the movie, and the soundtrack ever since, and I'm not really sure how to explain why. (Especially the end song.) As always, thank you so very much for your video.

[@Machiave11i]

I bought and watched this movie on a whim well over twenty years ago. I dislike musicals but something about this movie I greatly enjoy, especially the crazy dance vibe of the ending.

[@auntphibian]

Very Enjoyable. I've loved this movie since it's Premiere! To correct you, Phoenix was one of the painted face "nurses" building Beef (I think the middle seamstress). I always wondered how she got the paint off her face so fast. Black and white pancake takes awhile to remove!

[@auntphibian]

And thank you for pronouncing Karaoke correctly!

[@laughingpumpkinking1662]

#DeckerShado Ever think you'll do Knights of Badassdom?

[@trashlord3214]

okay but who else is down to line up for that teeth replacement thing

[@100piontsandover]

Are you secretly Buckethead?