The Phantom of the Opera

In this 2004 adaptation, a mysterious and disfigured musical genius haunts the Paris Opera House, obsessively mentoring a young soprano, Christine Daaé, while harboring a dangerous love for her. The film stars Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, and Patrick Wilson, bringing to life the haunting romance and drama of the original stage musical. Directed by Joel Schumacher, the movie is noted for its lavish production design and faithful adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic score. Although it did not win any major awards, it received nominations for its art direction and cinematography. For those interested, the film can be viewed for free on Soap2day.