Cast: William Finley

Direction Brian De Palma

Cast Paul Williams · Jessica Harper · William Finley · George Memmoli

Synopsis Phantom of the Paradise (1974) is a rock opera adaptation of "The Phantom of the Opera," blending dark satire with a scathing critique of the music industry. The story revolves around the ruthless record mogul Swan, who swindles the musical...

Direction Brian De Palma

Cast Margot Kidder · Jennifer Salt · Charles Durning · William Finley

Synopsis Sisters (1973) follows Danielle Breton (Margot Kidder), a young French-Canadian model based in New York, who has just finished a segment on the provocative TV game show, "Peeping Toms." After her appearance, she dines with Philip Woode (Lisle Wilson), an...

Direction Brian De Palma

Cast Amy Irving · Kirk Douglas · John Cassavetes · Carrie Snodgress

Synopsis The Fury (1978) follows the intense story of Peter Sandza, a former government agent portrayed by Kirk Douglas, who finds himself in a high-stakes confrontation with his former colleague, Ben Childress. Childress, now a bitter enemy, attempts to eliminate Peter...

Direction Brian De Palma

Cast Andra Akers · William Finley · Margo Norton · Jared Martin

Synopsis Murder à la Mod (1968) is a cinematic work helmed by Brian De Palma, released in a single theater in New York City during 1968. Shortly after its premiere, the film vanished from public view and was presumed lost. Fortunately,...

Direction Tobe Hooper

Cast Elizabeth Berridge · Cooper Huckabee · Miles Chapin · William Finley

Synopsis The Funhouse (Carnival of Terror) (1981) follows the chilling tale of four young individuals who embark on a double date to a mysterious carnival. In a playful twist, they decide to spend the night in the eerie funhouse as a...

Direction Brian De Palma · Richard Schechner

Cast Will Shepherd · William Finley · Joan MacIntosh · Remi Barclay

Synopsis Dionysus in '69 (1970) captures a pivotal moment in experimental theater from the late 1960s, helmed by the collaborative efforts of Brian De Palma, Robert Fiore, and Bruce Rubin, who served as producers, directors, shot, and editors. This film chronicles...

Direction Tobe Hooper

Cast Neville Brand · Mel Ferrer · Carolyn Jones · Marilyn Burns

Synopsis Eaten Alive (1976) follows the disturbing tale of Judd, the eccentric proprietor of the Starlight Hotel, nestled in a desolate, swampy locale. Judd's mental faculties are severely impaired, and he keeps a menacing crocodile on the premises, which he uses...

Direction Brian De Palma · Wilford Leach · Cynthia Munroe

Cast Charles Pfluger · Jill Clayburgh · Robert De Niro · Valda Setterfield

Synopsis The Wedding Party (1969) introduces audiences to a young Robert De Niro in his debut leading role, directed by the visionary Brian De Palma. This film is a hilarious and chaotic exploration of a wedding gone awry, showcasing De Palma's...

Direction Brian De Palma

Cast William Finley

Synopsis Woton's Wake (1962) follows the chilling tale of Woton Wretchichevsky, a man with a disfigured face who conceals his appearance with a cloak and a mask reminiscent of a blend between Dickens' Fagin and Guy Fawkes. Woton is known for...

Direction Michael Miller

Cast Chuck Norris · Ron Silver · Steven Keats · Stephen Furst

Synopsis Silent Rage (1982) unfolds in a quiet town where three medical professionals conduct experiments on an individual named John Kirby. The procedures transform John into a speechless, homicidal maniac with an extraordinary ability to recover from any injury instantly, regardless...

Direction Tobe Hooper

Cast Robert Englund · Zoe Trilling · Alona Kimhi · Juliano Mer

Synopsis Night Terrors (1993) follows the journey of a young woman who ventures to Cairo to spend time with her father. Her visit takes an unexpected and disturbing turn when she finds herself entangled with an enigmatic and sinister cult. This...

Direction Marshall Brickman

Cast Alan Arkin · Madeline Kahn · Austin Pendleton · Judy Graubart

Synopsis Simon (1980) follows a group of researchers who select a psychology professor, Simon, as a subject for a mind-altering experiment. Following the procedure, they attempt to persuade him that he is an extraterrestrial life form from another world.