Today In SCV History: May 27, 1978 - Final Day Of Filming For KISS Cult Classic At Magic Mountain img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } Today In SCV History: May 27, 1978
Today In SCV History: May 27, 1978 - Final Day Of Filming For KISS Cult Classic At Magic Mountain
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Today In SCV History: May 27, 1978
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Date: 05/27/2026 10:15am
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**May 27, 1978: Final Day of Filming for “KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park” at Magic Mountain**
On May 27, 1978, filming wrapped at Six Flags Magic Mountain for the NBC made-for-TV movie “KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park,” starring the rock band KISS as superhero versions of themselves. The production transformed the Valencia theme park into a special-effects-filled movie set and drew thousands of fans for a concert scene, though it was marked by long delays and a serious car accident involving band members on the final day. Despite poor reviews upon its release, the film later gained a devoted cult following.
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Date: 05/27/2026 10:15am
Article Summary:
**May 27, 1978: Final Day of Filming for “KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park” at Magic Mountain**
On May 27, 1978, filming wrapped at Six Flags Magic Mountain for the NBC made-for-TV movie “KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park,” starring the rock band KISS as superhero versions of themselves. The production transformed the Valencia theme park into a special-effects-filled movie set and drew thousands of fans for a concert scene, though it was marked by long delays and a serious car accident involving band members on the final day. Despite poor reviews upon its release, the film later gained a devoted cult following.
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