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Phantom of the Opera (1962)
starring: Herbert Lom, Heather Sears, Thorley Walters, Michael Gough, Edward de Souza
directed by: Terence Fisher

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Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786303464701
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
ISBN: 630346470X
Label: Universal Studios
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Universal Studios
Release Date: May 02, 1995
Running Time: 85 minutes
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: August 15, 1962
Sales Rank: 7583

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.com:
This 1962 version of the horror story comes from Britain's Hammer Films, and is unusually ornate for that studio. Herbert Lom gives an affecting performance as the disfigured composer who wreaks vengeance beneath an opera house. The film is low on violence and strong on the character's psychological state, and the Phantom's lair is very haunting in its own way. A subplot involving a police investigation is mere (and distracting) padding, but otherwise there is a lot of merit to this 1962 production. --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- The Phantom of the Opera
I viewed three versions(1925, 1962 and 2004) of "The Phantom of the Opera" and enjoyed the ones made in 1962 and in 2004. I love the story of the 1962 version;the phantom is proved to be a respected music professor, a victim also a hero(by saving Christine's life) and people find out who is the actual "monster". Its stage is taken place in London Opera House instead of Paris.

Rating:

- CHANEY'S VERSION IS STILL THE BEST! STILL OK 2 1/4 STARS!
I must admit that 'The Phantom of the Opera' has never been my favorite horror film. This Hammer version in very short which is a good thing but, it really just lays there and does nothing. It's an OK watch for us old horror fans but, it is not the best version of this film and I rate it 2 1/4 stars. Amazingly, the silent version starring Lon Chaney has never been surpassed. Forget about paying top dollar for an old VHS tape. This is available on DVD with 7 other Hammer Horror films. The DVD transfer is very good and you can pick it up cheap, about half the price of what second market sellers are asking for this one film on VHS. It's called Hammer Horror series and has a picture of Oliver Reed's Werewolf on the cover.

Rating:

- A fine movie, but I have reservations.
I am 15 and I got this movie for christmas a year ago. I had been wanting to see it for some time and so on boxing day I put it in the DVD player and watched it and loved it. The arias were outstanding and the musical highlight was the rendition of Tocatta und Fugue near the middle. However there were various inadequacies that stood out at me. Firstly there is a complete absence of affection between Christine and the "Phantom". Secondly, the moviemakers failed to punish Ambrose D'arcy for his actions. You would think that they would do something terrible to that sivelling slimey bastard. You want to attack him the moment you see him, but then again that is Michael Gough at his disgusting best. Lastly, Why does the Phantom rip off his mask before jumping from the box to the stage to save Christine. ... Read More

Rating:

- What "Phantom" of the Opera?
This Phantom of the Opera has a somewhat interesting plot that resembles the 1943 film witout any new twists except maybe the new names.
The setting is in Victorian London in the Opera House run by Lord Ambrose D'Arcy(Michael Gough). Years earlier, an unpublished composer came to Lord D'Arcy and asked him to publish his music. The composer names' was Professor Petire(Lom), but D'Arcy published the music with his name on it. Infurgiated, Petire tries to destroy all the prints and tablets made for printing, but in the process Petire is disfigured by nitiric acid. He is taken by a dwarf down into the sewers beneth the opera house. Years later, Petrie's eye is caught by the young singer named Christine Charles(Heather Sears) he wants to teach her to sing his music for him alone. Other than that, ... Read More

Rating:

- Come on,Just get it already
This 1962 re-make of the phantom of the opera is one of the top films of the 1900s, this phantom of the opera has very good music which actually made my eyes water.this film is well paced, well done and includes its original theatrical trailer which is very convincing, but at the end the dwarf jumps onto the chandelier,the phantom rips of his mask, jumps from his box then he pushes christine out of the way, trips and the chandelier crushes him. but other than that its a keeper.

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