Over the years, the entertainment industry has produced several worthy film adaptations of Leroux’s story.

Some were more faithful, and others offered different and unique takes.

Similarly, the Phantom has been portrayed as both a tragic hero and a straightforward antagonist.

Close up of The Phantom, played by actor William Finley, wearing a metallic bird-like mask in Phantom of the Paradise.

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Continuing the musical magic of the original, this unique sequel delivers more incredible songs and magnificent performances.

It was later turned into a filmed staged version, released in 2012.

Though it received mixed reactions upon release,1943’sThe Phantom of the Operawas still well-liked among general audiences.

A woman in a period dress sings in a cave in The Phantom of the Opera (1998).

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It’s a definite watch for anyone who is a fan ofThe Phantom of the Opera.

It may not scare the pants off of anyone, but it will amaze them with its performances.

Of the many remakes that followed, only 1995’sThe Phantom Loversurpassed the original’s status.

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The Phantom wears a normal face mask and looks sinister in The Phantom of the Opera (1983).

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Robert Englund as the Phantom with his mask off lurking around a corner in The Phantom of the Opera (1989).

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A woman is behind the Phantom who wears a full face mask in a cavernous lair in The Phantom of the Opera (1962).

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Love-Never-Dies

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A sleepy Emmy Rossum leaning on Gerard Butler in The Phantom of the Opera (2004).

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The disfigured character looks at himself in a mirror with a candle in Song at Midnight.

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Claude Rains as the Phantom wears a face mask and black hat in The Phantom of the Opera (1943).

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The Phantom in a mask stands in front of his vanity full of masks in The Phantom of the Opera TV miniseries.

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A woman leans on a man’s shoulder with a small window behind them in The Phantom Lover.

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