Review of The Phantom of the Opera (1962) by Jochen W — 21 Aug 2008
The Very Best Version Phantom of the Opera out there. This isn't the Canadian Musical OR Some variation of it's brought to the Viewer as horror. Hammer Films created some of the greatest Horror films of the 60's & 70's.
This one probably has the best story & it is a "oner" unlike Frankenstein OR Dracula Phantom is a Solo act with no absurd sequels. If you have an eye for actors this film has MIchael Gough (Alfred Pennyworth in Batman 1989-Batman & Robin 1999) And Minor character: "The Rat Catcher" is played by Patrick Troughton (From The original Doctor Who as the Second Doctor).
If You've seen the new Phantom, the play or musical or the silent film, try this one on for size I guarantee it will be much more enjoyable!
This review of The Phantom of the Opera (1962) was written by Jochen W on 21 Aug 2008.
The Phantom of the Opera has generally received mixed reviews.
Was this review helpful?
