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Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786303464701 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC ISBN: 630346470X Label: Universal Studios Languages: 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 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 Average Rating:
 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 ... Read More 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. ... 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 Years earlier, an unpublished composer came to Lord D'Arcy and asked him to publish his music.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 ... Read More Rating:  - Come on,Just get it alreadyThis 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. Rating: - A totally distorted and twisted version! Nothing like the book!! But IT STILL ROCKED!!!This is the Hammer Horror Version of the Phantom Of the Opera. It was totallly different and way of original storyline, but it is still my second favorite Phantom version! (My first the one by Joel Scumacher.)This move had beautiful scenes, (kinda) and a great musical score! I love the way the portrayed the Phantom and used different characters like the Opera manager played by the great Michael Gough! You should see this movie! It is coming to DVD in a boxed Hammer Horror Set this Fall! |
