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The Phantom of the Opera (1989)

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Gaston Leroux's classic tale of love and suspense gets a face-lift in this horror story loosely adapted from Leroux's novel. Christine (Jill Schoelen) is a young classical vocalist who, in the midst of performing a recently discovered piece by an obscure composer, is struck on the head by a sandbag and wakes up in London in 1884. Eric Destler (Robert Englund) is a composer who is desperate to succeed -- so much so that he sells his soul to the devil in exchange for writing songs that people will

R, 1 hr. 33 min.

Horror

Dec 7, 2004

RCA/Columbia

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Englund seems determined to turn the phantom into another sequel-spawning character...

December 9, 2004 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | Comment
Reel Film Reviews

A really cool horror gem that may not be faithful but is certainly atmospheric

February 27, 2004 Comment
New Times

one remake the world is probably better off without

June 16, 2002 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | Comment
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Audience Reviews for The Phantom of the Opera

Gory slasher interpretation of the story. Overall I liked it. It did pander to a wider audience by beginning and ending in present day. This was also just a bit confusing, and seems to have been done in an attempt to lay the groundwork for some sequels. The makeup was very well realized, and I enjoyed how it allowed

May 23, 2011
kiriyamakazou

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Truthfully this is one of my favorite addaptions of the Book. Note I said "Book" It is perfect, classic, cheesey 80s Horror. Robert Englund is fantasic, although some may say this is basically a Nightmare on Elmstreet with a different title, I thought Englund played the character fantasically. He plays it more like

June 15, 2007
MissMorganLeee
Morgan Salem

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    1. Carlotta: What will I think when I see you?
    2. Eric Destler Phantom: You'll just die.
    – Submitted by Richard L (48 days ago)
    1. Eric Destler Phantom: You love the music, I am the music.
    – Submitted by Richard L (52 days ago)
    1. Eric Destler Phantom: Only love and music are forever.
    – Submitted by Richard L (52 days ago)

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