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KISS, a rock band made up of superheroes, battles an evil inventor who has plans for destruction at a California amusement park.KISS, a rock band made up of superheroes, battles an evil inventor who has plans for destruction at a California amusement park.KISS, a rock band made up of superheroes, battles an evil inventor who has plans for destruction at a California amusement park.
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- TriviaAnthony Zerbe (Abner Devereaux) does not list this movie among his filmography on his website.
- GoofsWhen Gene sets the mummy on fire, the flames apparently spread much faster than intended. The stunt man playing the mummy says "Shit!" as he stumbles backwards. It's a made-for-TV movie aimed at children, so the language was not intentional.
- Quotes
Star Child: You're looking for someone, but it's not KISS.
Melissa: Yes. My fiance, Sam. He was taking pictures of you.
Sneed: There are dozens of photographers out there. How could anyone ever...?
Star Child: [Paul raises his hand to cut Sneed off] He was here.
Sneed: This is ridiculous.
The Demon: [Growls]
Star Child: Sam's still in the park.
- Alternate versionsThe Spanish version of "KISS Meets The Phantom of the Park" (usually known as "Attack of the Phantoms") has totally different editing. Many various scenes/elements not in the US version (while many in the US version are not in the Spanish version). Among of the differences are:
- Devereaux's Civil War robots are seen attacking the security guard's office.
- Calvin and Devereaux have a discussion on the Magic Mountain monorail and continue it as they get off the ride.
- There are additional live shots of KISS, including some from overhead, including one where you can clearly see a cameraman on stage.
- KISS' promotional videos from 1979, "I Was Made For Loving You" and "Sure Know Something," from their "Dynasty" album, are inserted in the movie as live concert performances, despite the completely different costumes and staging from the previous shot before the songs begin.
- The entire movie uses different music, especially a lot of KISS solo album music, and even a little bit of an instrumental of KISS' "Almost Human."
- Paul Stanley shoots Sam's remote control with his eye laser. In the US version, he simply takes it out of Sam's skin with his hand.
- There are additional shots during most of the KISS fight scenes, as well as many quick scenes throughout the film. Just one example of many, the guy staring at Melissa at the snack bar wipes the table with his hand, while in the US version he does not.
- This version ends with a shot of Devereaux walking in the park (the scene after Calvin fired him) and then going into the credits which scroll, while the US version ends with KISS performing "God of Thunder."
- ConnectionsFeatured in Kissology: The Ultimate Kiss Collection Vol. 2 1978-1991 (2007)
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Composed by Gene Simmons
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The best and worst film ever.... With KISS!!!
This is such a terrible movie that i can't help but love it. It's so pointless! The plot is terrible, it looks like it was shot on a broken VHS camera by someone with a blindfold on. The acting really couldn't be any worse but the music is good apart from when the evil Kiss robots do a show. Can anyone tell me why Beth is in there, yeah it's a good song but it's not set-up, no-one comments on it and everyone is just posing... absurdly. The thing i love the most though is how Gene strides around in his platforms, he looks like he's been riding a horse for too long! It's such fun it has to be watched and absolutely essential if your in danger of taking Kiss too seriously...
These are the reasons why i hate this film and the reasons why i love it. Don't ask me how that works i'm as confused as you.
These are the reasons why i hate this film and the reasons why i love it. Don't ask me how that works i'm as confused as you.
- Ditchythered
- May 22, 2007
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By what name was Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park (1978) officially released in Canada in English?
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