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Phantom of the Paradise Trivia Quiz

Probably one of the most underrated rock operettas of all time, but certainly one of the greatest! The unitiated will want to see it, fans will enjoy this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by mspersephone. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mspersephone

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
86,546

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
335

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the record company which is the central basis of the storyline? Hint

Licorice Pizza Ltd.

Plasmic Platters

Vinyl Solution Records

Death Records

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the music acts below were not named in the movie? Hint

The Beach Bums

The Juicy Fruits

The Paradisos

The Undead

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Question 3 of 10

3. Finish this quote made by Swan: 'An invitation. How exciting these...' Hint

fresh souls ripe for the harvest

music industry puppets

satanic '70s

marionettes of mayhem

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Question 4 of 10

4. What rises in the song, 'Somebody Super Like You'? Hint

The stallion

The smokey suprises

The phoenix

The fires of eternal hell

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Question 5 of 10

5. This film was often shown as part of a double feature with what film? Hint

Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Xanadu

Tommy

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Question 6 of 10

6. Sissy Spacek played the role of 'Phoenix'.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the year of its United States release? Hint

1974

1977

1975

1981

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following actors from the film appeared in an episode of 'The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries' television show? Hint

Paul Williams

Bill Finley

Jessica Harper

Sean Cassidy

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Question 9 of 10

9. How does Beef die? Hint

All of these

Winslow throws a large prop at him

Electrocution

He is impaled during his performance

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'Phantom of the Paradise' was a short-lived Broadway hit.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the record company which is the central basis of the storyline?

Answer: Death Records

Originally it was 'Death Records and Swan Song Publishing' but 'Swan Song' was in use by the band Led Zeppelin so they changed it.

2. Which of the music acts below were not named in the movie?

Answer: The Paradisos

The acts were all fictional but featured the same actors portraying the different band members. See if you can spot the actor who played Grossman in the TV show 'CHiPs'.

3. Finish this quote made by Swan: 'An invitation. How exciting these...'

Answer: satanic '70s

In an era where bands left and right were rumoured to have sold their souls to the devil to achieve success and demonic posession and devil worship was prevalent in mainstream cinema, it is a telling statement.

4. What rises in the song, 'Somebody Super Like You'?

Answer: The stallion

This is in reference to Beef who is suppsed to be the epitome of male perfection in the film.

5. This film was often shown as part of a double feature with what film?

Answer: Rocky Horror Picture Show

With a soundtrack that rivals that of 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' and with both including elements of horror in their storyline, they were a perfect pair.

6. Sissy Spacek played the role of 'Phoenix'.

Answer: false

The role was played by Jessica Harper and Sissy Spacek was the set dresser for the film. Brian DePalma was the director and would later go on to direct Spacek in 'Carrie'.

7. What was the year of its United States release?

Answer: 1974

It was released on Halloween night, 1974, thus ensuring that cult film fanatics would hold it dear forevermore.

8. Which of the following actors from the film appeared in an episode of 'The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries' television show?

Answer: Paul Williams

Dressed in a black cape and monster mask at a gala monster party at Dracula's Castle, the boys stumble upon Paul Williams at the piano performing for all of his ghouls in one classic Halloween episode.

9. How does Beef die?

Answer: All of these

The large prop was a giant lightning bolt light fixture which impales him during his show. Winslow had warned him that he would die if he performed that night.

After having his songs stolen by Swan, selling his soul to the devil and having his face deformed in an album press...this man is a force to be reckoned with and those who defy him...die!

10. 'Phantom of the Paradise' was a short-lived Broadway hit.

Answer: false

There was talk between Brian DePalma and Paul Williams to take it to the stage as a Broadway musical but it fell through.

Source: Author mspersephone

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