Phantom of the Paradise: my ode to thee

I was re-watching the Brian DePalma film 'Phantom of the Paradise' and I've got to do a small piece on it because it worth that much.Released in 1974 and predating Rocky Horror Picture Show, all while trailing slightly behind Alice Cooper and their rising success, Phantom of the Paradise delivers entertainment through its Rock Opera narrative. It combines the influences Phantom of the Opera (obviously), The tale of Faust, and the 'Picture of Dorian Gray' in a wonderful glam-rock type musical with a hint of tragic-woe.

Here's a synopsis (via IMDB):