1962 film (The Phantom of the Opera)

The 1962 film *The Phantom of the Opera* is a horror-drama based on Gaston Leroux’s novel. It tells the story of a mysterious, disfigured man known as the Phantom who lives beneath the Paris Opera House. He becomes obsessed with a young singer, Christine Daaé, and manipulates events to win her affection. The film explores themes of love, obsession, and the boundaries between obsession and redemption, set against the haunting backdrop of the opera house. Its atmospheric tone and Gothic visuals create a suspenseful, emotionally compelling adaptation of the classic tale.