It’s been over four decades since the legendary rock band KISS starred in the infamous 1978 TV movie *KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park*, a campy, bizarre, and utterly unforgettable piece of rock ‘n’ roll history.

Now, Ace Frehley, the iconic “Spaceman” guitarist of KISS, has finally broken his silence in a candid and hilarious interview, spilling the tea on what really went down during the making of this cult classic.

From wild on-set antics to behind-the-scenes drama, Ace’s revealing recollections paint a vivid picture of a band navigating fame, excess, and pure chaos in the late ’70s.

Ace kicks off the interview with a laugh, confessing that he was “loaded through half of the movie,” admitting openly to drinking and doing a bit of coke to get through the grueling shoot.

The legendary rocker recalls how his manager convinced the band to take the TV movie deal because it came with a lucrative paycheck, but the band members themselves—especially Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons—were less than thrilled with the final product.

“I think it’s campy and funny,” Ace says with a grin.

“If you’re a KISS fan, you’re going to enjoy the film.” But when asked about the plot, he sheepishly admits, “I have no idea what that movie is about.” Apparently, the storyline involving evil scientists, robot doubles, and battles with monsters was as confusing to him as it was to viewers.

Filmed at Magic Mountain, the movie was a wild ride that Ace barely understood, especially since he was often under the influence.

One of the funniest revelations comes when Ace talks about how he almost didn’t have any lines in the movie.

According to him, the scriptwriters initially forgot to give him dialogue because he missed a phone call about what his character was supposed to say.

Ace recalls walking straight into Bill Coin’s office to demand some lines: “You better rewrite this because I want some lines!” Luckily, they obliged.

His favorite line? A hilarious behind-the-scenes moment involving Peter Criss struggling to say the word “Talisman.

” After 25 takes, the producer handed the line to Ace, who nailed it.

“I cracked up every time Peter tried to say it,” Ace laughs. This little nugget perfectly captures the chaotic energy on set.

Ace reveals another surprising tidbit—the entire movie had Peter Criss’s voice dubbed by another actor in post-production due to his difficulty with certain lines.

“I would have been pissed if it was me,” Ace admits. Peter, apparently, was as loaded as Ace during filming and may not have even known his voice was replaced for a while.

The dubbing was a production decision that neither Ace nor the band controlled.

The interview is peppered with candid moments about the rockstar lifestyle of the era.

Ace talks about a cocaine dealer on set who kept drugs in his hat and would visit Ace’s trailer.

“I did a little coke if I drank too much,” Ace admits, explaining it was a pick-me-up to get through important scenes.

The band’s wild partying was as much a part of the filming experience as the cheesy special effects and campy dialogue.

Ace contrasts his carefree attitude with Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, who he describes as “always so serious” and notably sober during the roller coaster ride of KISS fame.

“To me, it was just a jolly crazy ride,” Ace says.

“I was wearing makeup, dressed as a superhero, playing guitar, having fun, and meeting beautiful women. I never took it seriously, even though we were one of the biggest bands in the world.”

Interestingly, Ace admits that while he never really disavowed the movie, he did cringe at some scenes.

But over time, *KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park* has grown into a cult classic beloved by fans for its sheer ridiculousness.

“It was just a silly rock and roll movie designed for KISS fans,” Ace explains.

“It wasn’t a love story. We were superheroes with comic books. How seriously could you take it?”

The film’s campy charm, cheesy special effects, and over-the-top performances have cemented its place in rock lore.

Ace’s reflections show a man who’s come to embrace the absurdity of the project, recognizing it as a snapshot of a wild era in rock history.

Ace also reminisces about some of the movie’s action scenes.

He recalls a moment when the band members were locked inside bars and he delivered a line about getting them out, followed by a disappearing act and a fight with monsters.

“We had a lot of fights in that movie,” he says with a chuckle. “Luckily, nobody got hurt.”

These sequences, while cheesy by today’s standards, were part of the movie’s attempt to blend rock music with sci-fi fantasy, creating a unique and unforgettable experience for fans.

Throughout the interview, Ace’s affection for KISS and the era shines through.

Despite the chaos, the drinking, the drug use, and the questionable movie, he looks back fondly on those days.

“I still look back and say, ‘Wow, that was weird,’” he says.

But it was also a time of creativity, camaraderie, and larger-than-life rock ‘n’ roll adventure.

Ace’s candid storytelling offers fans a rare glimpse into the unvarnished truth behind one of rock’s most bizarre projects.

His humor, honesty, and unapologetic attitude make this interview a must-watch for anyone curious about the legend of KISS and the making of *KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park*.

Ace Frehley’s interview is a priceless time capsule that blends humor, honesty, and rock ‘n’ roll mystique.

It reminds us that even legendary bands have their goofy moments and that sometimes, the most ridiculous projects become the most beloved cult classics.

For KISS fans and rock historians alike, Ace’s stories are a gift—showing that behind the makeup and monster battles, there were real people just trying to make magic happen, one wild, drunken scene at a time.