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 Intro00:54 - Elevator Rage to Rock Opera: De Palma's Wild Inspiration03:07 - From Secondhand DVDs to Daft Punk Dreams: How We Found This Gem05:35 - Box Office Bomb to Cult Icon06:33 - Chaos Behind the Mask08:09 - Faust, Frankenstein, and Gothic Roots10:36 - Rocky Horror Riffs13:18 - De Palma's Fury19:01 - Beef's Glittery Grind22:43 - Pop Culture Nods38:33 - Ratings, Raves, and Grindhouse Grades41:31 - Plugs, Previews, and Next Haunts48:12 - Stephen King Gripes, Adaptations, and Derry Dreams54:35 - Outro and Stay Spoopy----------Listen to Brit and Katie on their podcast, The Grindhouse Girls.----------The Cinedicate on InstagramThe Cinedicate's Discord Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.