KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park (1978) (TV)

Director:

Gordon Hessler

Writers:

Jan Michael Sherman (written by) and
Don Buday (written by)

Release Date:

28 October 1978 (USA)

Genre:

Fantasy | Horror | Music | Mystery | Sci-Fi

Plot:

The tale of rock band KISS and their efforts to thwart a diabolical plan by mad scientist Abner Devereaux...

Plot Keywords:

Robot | Clone | Band | Rock Band | Amusement Park

Cast

Peter Criss	...	Cat Man
Ace Frehley	...	Space Ace
Gene Simmons	...	The Demon
Paul Stanley	...	Star Child
Anthony Zerbe	...	Abner Devereaux
Carmine Caridi	...	Calvin Richards
Deborah Ryan	...	Melissa
John Dennis Johnston	...	Chopper
John Lisbon Wood	...	Slime
Lisa Jane Persky	...	Dirty Dee
John Chappell	...	Sneed
Terry Lester	...	Sam Farrell
Don Steele	...	Himself (as The Real Don Steele)
Richard Hein	...	Guard
Brion James	...	Guard

Also Known As:

Attack of the Phantoms
KISS in Attack of the Phantoms

Runtime:

96 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:12 | Finland:K-14 | UK:15 | West Germany:16

Filming Locations:

Six Flags Magic Mountain - 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia, California, USA

Company:

Hanna-Barbera Productions

Trivia:

Peter Criss was dubbed, because he wouldn't show up to do looping (re-recording lines in post-production).

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When the mummy is set on fire by Gene, the fire apparently spreads more quickly than intended, and you can hear the stunt man playing the mummy say "Shit!" as he stumbles backwards. Given that this is a made-for-TV movie aimed at children, this language was not intentional.

Quotes:

Calvin Richards: KISS is the biggest group in the world and we've got them.

Movie Connections:

References Frankenstein (1931)

Nice Cheesy Film...

If you are looking for monstrous special effects (even by 1970's standards), this is not the film for you...

If you are a KISS fan, it is definitely worth a watching. Especially if you are a classic KISS fan.

Brief synopsis: KISS is about to play for an amusement park. The brains behind this park (Abner Deveraux played by Anthony Zerbe) grows resentful that a rock-n-roll band is overshadowing the technical expertise that he created at this park. He vows all-out war against the band using his creations to attack the band members. And their secret talisman which gives them powers.

BTW, Gene Simmons does most of his own stunts, probably preparing himself for a future theatrical career (which he did, in the 1980's). Peter Criss's lines are dubbed in by a voice guy from Hanna Barbera. Strange how Peter Criss sounds the same as Dirk Daring from G-Force.

Anthony Zerbe does a great job in acting as the villain in this one. His best IMHO is in North and South as General Grant.

Ok, this is not an epic adventure that got critical acclaim, yet after a few beers, it is good entertainment.