The Phantom of the Opera (1962)

Hammer Films delivered another stylish take on an iconic horror film property with this impressive adaptation of the Gaston Leroux chiller. Here, it’s the London Opera House in 1900 that’s tormented by a baleful, masked predator (Herbert Lom) seeking to claim a lovely young soprano (Heather Sears) as his protg and his prize. Michael Gough, Edward de Souza, Patrick Troughton also star; directed by Terence Fisher. 85 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English.