1926 film adaptation

The 1926 film adaptation of "The Phantom of the Opera" is a silent horror movie based on Gaston Leroux’s novel. It features a mysterious masked figure lurking beneath the Paris Opera House, haunting its performers and staff. Using expressive visuals and title cards for dialogue, it conveys the story of love, obsession, and tragedy. As one of the earliest full-length horror films, it combines atmospheric set design and innovative cinematography to create suspense and mood, making it a significant classic in silent film history.