Dive into the twisted rock 'n' roll nightmare of Brian De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise this Spooptober, where fame devours the soul and every contract's signed in blood. The Grindhouse Girls, Katie and Brit, are joined by the host of The Cinedicate, Armand Haddad, for a wild ride through Faustian bargains, flamboyant beefcakes, and cult classic chaos. Tune in for laughs, lore, and a healthy dose of '70s horror glam—because nothing says Halloween like a phantom who just wants his music back.

What to expect from the episode:

• Hosts unpack Brian De Palma's elevator epiphany that birthed Phantom of the Paradise, blending Beatles rage with Faustian pacts, Edgar Allan Poe nods, and '70s satire.
• Deep dives into standout characters like Jessica Harper's ethereal Phoenix and the effervescent Beef (a Little Richard-inspired beefcake channeling Dennis Reynolds vibes).
• Explorations of the film's enduring ripples on Daft Punk, manga aesthetics, Rocky Horror echoes, and its box-office bomb status turning into underground legend.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Spooptober Intro

00:54 - Elevator Rage to Rock Opera: De Palma's Wild Inspiration

03:07 - From Secondhand DVDs to Daft Punk Dreams: How We Found This Gem

05:35 - Box Office Bomb to Cult Icon

06:33 - Chaos Behind the Mask

08:09 - Faust, Frankenstein, and Gothic Roots

10:36 - Rocky Horror Riffs

13:18 - De Palma's Fury

19:01 - Beef's Glittery Grind

22:43 - Pop Culture Nods

38:33 - Ratings, Raves, and Grindhouse Grades

41:31 - Plugs, Previews, and Next Haunts

48:12 - Stephen King Gripes, Adaptations, and Derry Dreams

54:35 - Outro and Stay Spoopy

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