Director Brian De Palma (1940)

Phantom of the Paradise (1974) is an American rock musical comedy horror film written and directed by Brian De Palma. Up-and-coming singer-songwriter Winslow Leach catches the ear of renowned record producer Swan while performing his original composition following a set by the popular 1950s-style band, the Juicy Fruits, whom Swan manages. Impressed by Winslow’s music, Swan sees it as the perfect fit for the grand opening of The Paradise – his highly anticipated new concert hall. With the guise of producing Winslow, Swan’s right-hand man Arnold Philbin swipes the music for their own use. A month later, ...

Sisters (1972) is a psychological horror film by American director Brian De Palma. Advertising salesman Philip Woode earns a dinner for two at a Manhattan restaurant on a Candid Camera-style TV show. During the prank, he is charmed by Danielle Breton, a young French Canadian model and aspiring actress, who he agrees to take as his date. After their dinner, they head back to her Staten Island apartment for intimacy. The following morning, she reveals that her twin sister Dominique has arrived to celebrate their birthday. At her request, Philip runs to the drug store and picks up a birthday cake on his way back. However, ...

Hi, Mom! (1970) is an American black comedy movie written and directed by Brian De Palma. It is also one of Robert De Niro’s early films. Jon Rubin, a veteran who has recently returned from Vietnam and aspires to be a filmmaker, is approached by producer Joe Banner to create an erotic film. Unfortunately, the camera tilts during filming which results in Banner being dissatisfied with the finished product and withdrawing his offer. As a result, Rubin decides to join an experimental acting troupe led by another one of his neighbors. The troupe puts on a production ...

Greetings (1968), an American black comedy film co-written and directed by Brian De Palma. This satirical piece follows the story of three friends: Paul, Lloyd, and Jon. Paul is a shy man looking for love, while Lloyd is a conspiracy enthusiast and Jon dreams of becoming a filmmaker. The movie cleverly mocks topics such as free love, the Kennedy assassination, Vietnam, and amateur filmmaking.