Singer-songwriter Winslow Leach seeks revenge on the nefarious music producer Swan, who steals both Winslow's music and his favorite singer for the grand opening of Swan's new rock palace, the Paradise.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 5 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
A very good horror comedy-drama about a disfigured musician haunting a rock palace. Brian De Palma's direction and script makes for one of the very rare 'backstage' rock story pix, catching the garishness of the glitter scene in its own time.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
24 Sep 2007
fresh:
This was one of De Palma's early efforts, and its excesses can be chalked up to youthful enthusiasm -- the ideas seem appealingly audacious even when they misfire.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Reader,
24 Sep 2007
fresh:
Nothing that remarkable about the plot in itself, but De Palma employs his love of gadgetry to imaginative effect, and casts a satirically beady eye upon the money-hungry foibles of the music industry.
– Derek Adams,
Time Out,
24 Jun 2006
rotten:
An elaborate disaster, full of the kind of facetious humor you might find on bumper stickers and cocktail coasters.