
Phantom of the Opera
The screen's classic of terror!
Directed by Arthur Lubin
Produced by Universal Pictures
A gothic romantic tragedy about obsession and disfigurement, balancing operatic beauty with psychological darkness and the phantom's doomed pursuit of an unattainable love.
Following a tragic accident that leaves him disfigured, crazed composer Erique Claudin transformed into a masked phantom who schemes to make beautiful young soprano Christine Dubois the star of the opera and wreak revenge on those who stole his music.
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Questions people ask
Is Phantom of the Opera one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 91% of films.
Is Phantom of the Opera sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Does Phantom of the Opera end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is Phantom of the Opera scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is Phantom of the Opera violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Phantom of the Opera easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Everything like Phantom of the Opera, and what each one shares →
Like Phantom of the Opera
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Phantom of the Opera
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Phantom of the Opera, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Phantom of the Opera, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Phantom of the Opera, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































