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Il Fantasma dell'Opera (The Phantom of the Opera) (1998)

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Average Rating: 3.8/10
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Release Date: Nov 20, 1998 Wide

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In keeping with the his cult reputation, Italian filmmaker Dario Argento's take on Gaston Leroux's enduring Gothic tale of terror and obsession features plenty of sex and graphic, high-tech gore (although hard-core Argento purists may find the splatter scenes rather sparse). Unlike other renditions of the illustrious Phantom, Argento's version suffers no facial disfigurement and therefore remains unmasked. His creepiness, shown in the early parts of the story, comes from having been abandoned as

R, 1 hr. 39 min.

Drama, Horror, Romance, Art House & International

Directed By: Dario Argento

Written By: Gaston Leroux, G�rard Brach, Dario Argento

In Theaters: Nov 20, 1998 Wide

On DVD: Nov 30, 1999

Cast

Julian Sands
The Phantom
Asia Argento
Christine
Andrea Di Stefano
Raoul de Chagny
Nadia Rinaldi
Carlotta
Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni
Honorine
Istvan Bubik
Ignace
Zoltan Barabas
Poligny

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Alex Sandell

Juicy Cerebellum

Missing is one decent scare and, worst of all, the passion that this classic gothic romance is known for.

January 12, 2004 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

witty and often perverse

September 3, 2002 Full Review Source: Sex Gore Mutants

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Alan Simpson

Sex Gore Mutants

Argento's lowest moment.

December 4, 2001 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Ed Gonzalez

Slant Magazine

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Very much Argento's own vision of the Phantom of the Opera tale... it's bizarre and completely different to any other version of the story. Suffers from poor acting, no atmosphere or sense of terror, but it does have a surprising amount of gore, probably Argento's goriest after Mother of Tears. Strange and odd, but not completely terrible.

January 9, 2011

Lee ?

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This does not even diserve 1 star...this was the MOST REDICULOUS AND HORRIBLY (sp) version on this classic I have EVER SEEN! #1 The phantom is not even disfigured!!!!! unless you count his nasty hair. #2 Christine makes no sense in this movie. yes she is in love with both of them but she dosent even LIKE raoul until

September 12, 2010