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Phantom of the Opera (The) (Blu-ray) (1962)
The most unusual tale of terror - and love - ever told!Director: Terence Fisher
Year of Copyright: 1962
Year of Production: 1961-62
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:* The Film: 1.85:1 Version
* The Film: 1.66:1 Version
* The Film: 1.33:1 TV Cut
(1.) Audio commentary on the 1.85:1 version with Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson (2020)
(2.) Audio Commentary on the 1.66:1 version with film historians Steve Haberman and Constantine Nasr (2020)
"Making of Phantom of the Opera" 2014 documentary (31:01)
"The Men Who Made Hammer: Anthony Hinds" 2020 documentary (27:44)
"Phantom Triumphant: Edwin Astley and Hammer's Horror Opera" 2020 featurette (15:47)
"Herbert Lom: The Soul Behind the Mask" 2020 featurette (15:28)
“Behind the Scenes of the Phantom of the Opera’” 2020 featurette (3:08)
Stills Gallery (4:12)
Theatrical Trailer (1:16) -
Subtitles:1.85:1 Version: English HoH
1.66:1/1.33:1 Versions: None -
Aspect Ratio:1.66:1 / 1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):1.85:1 Version:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
1.66:1/1.33:1 Versions:
English Dolby Digital 2.0 mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Both widescreen versions feature 2K scans from the interpositive and are presented in 1080p 24fps.
The TV Version is in standard definition upscaled to 1080i 60Hz.
Comes with a slipcase and a reversible cover. -
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Extras:* The Film: 1.85:1 Version
* The Film: 1.66:1 Version
* The Film: 1.33:1 TV Cut
(1.) Audio commentary on the 1.85:1 version with Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson (2020)
(2.) Audio Commentary on the 1.66:1 version with film historians Steve Haberman and Constantine Nasr (2020)
"Making of Phantom of the Opera" 2014 documentary (31:01)
"The Men Who Made Hammer: Anthony Hinds" 2020 documentary (27:44)
"Phantom Triumphant: Edwin Astley and Hammer's Horror Opera" 2020 featurette (15:47)
"Herbert Lom: The Soul Behind the Mask" 2020 featurette (15:28)
“Behind the Scenes of the Phantom of the Opera’” 2020 featurette (3:08)
Stills Gallery (4:12)
Theatrical Trailer (1:16) -
Subtitles:1.85:1 Version: English HoH
1.66:1/1.33:1 Versions: None -
Aspect Ratio:1.66:1 / 1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):1.85:1 Version:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
1.66:1/1.33:1 Versions:
English Dolby Digital 2.0 mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Both widescreen versions feature 2K scans from the interpositive and are presented in 1080p 24fps.
The TV Version is in standard definition upscaled to 1080i 60Hz.
Comes with a slipcase and a reversible cover. -
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Subtitles:English, French, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.00:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Only available in the "Hammer Horror 8-Film Collection" boxset with The Curse of the Werewolf, The Brides of Dracula, Night Creatures (Captain Clegg), Paranoiac, The Kiss of the Vampire, Nightmare and The Evil of Frankenstein.
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Extras:DISC ONE "The Phantom of the Opera"
* The Film: 1.85:1 version
* The Film: 2.00:1 version
Audio Commentary by English Gothic author Jonathan Rigby and Encyclopedia of Fantastic Film & Television editor Kevin Lyons (2024)
"Author and film historian Kim Newman discusses director Terence Fisher" 2024 interview (13:47)
"Hammer House of Podcast: The Phantom of the Opera" by Paul Cornell & Lizbeth Myles (2019) (70:50)
Addition Scenes from the US TV Version (14:49)
Stills Gallery (5:38)
Trailer (2:03)
DISC TWO "Night Creatures"
DISC THREE "The Shadow of the Cat" -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1 / 2.00:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Three keep cases housed in a box, with a 16 page booklet, 2 double sided A3 posters and 6 poster cards.
Available exclusively at the Umbrella Webshop, limited to 1000 copies. -
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Commentaries:Audio commentary with Dr. Rolf Giesen and Uwe Sommerlad
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Extras:"The Making of The Phantom of the Opera" documentary (30:59)
German Titles (4:43)
German Advertising (4:50)
UK Advertising (6:35)
French Advertising (2:13)
Film Program (1:28)
Gallery (3:17)
UK Trailer (2:02)
US Radio Spot (1:02) -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
German Dolby Digital 2.0 mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:
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Extras:"Making of Phantom of the Opera" 2014 featurette (31:00)
Stills Gallery (4:09) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:* The Film: 1.66:1 Version
* The Film: 1.85:1 Version
* The Film: 1.33:1 TV Cut
(1.) Audio commentary on the 1.66:1 version with Steve Haberman and Constantine Nasr (2020)
(2.) Audio commentary on the 1.66:1 version with Troy Howarth and Nathanial Thompson (2020)
"Making of the Phantom of the Opera" 2014 documentary (31:01)
"The Men Who Made Hammer: Anthony Hinds" 2020 featurette (27:44)
"Phantom Triumphant: Edwin Astley and Hammer's Horror Opera" 2020 featurette (15:47)
"Herbert Lom: The Soul Behind the Mask" 2020 featurette (15:28)
"Kim Newman Introduces the Phantom of the Opera" 2021 featurette (12:18)
"Hammer's Women: Rachel Knightley on Liane Aukin" 2021 featurette (6:18)
"Down in the Sewers: Special Effects Assistant Brian Johnson on The Phantom of the Opera" 2021 featurette (5:59)
Trailers from Hell with Brian Trenchard-Smith: The Phantom of the Opera (3:07)
Theatrical Trailers:
- UK Trailer (2:02)
- US Trailer (1:16)
Image Galleries:
- The Phantom of the Opera Image Gallery: Production Stills (47 images)
- The Phantom of the Opera Image Gallery: Promotional Material (73 images) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1/1.66:1/1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 (theatrical versions)
English Dolby Digital 1.0 (TV cut) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:* The Film: 1.66:1 Version
* The Film: 1.85:1 Version
* The Film: 1.33:1 TV Cut
(1.) Audio commentary on the 1.66:1 version with Steve Haberman and Constantine Nasr (2020)
(2.) Audio commentary on the 1.66:1 version with Troy Howarth and Nathanial Thompson (2020)
"Making of the Phantom of the Opera" 2014 documentary (31:01)
"The Men Who Made Hammer: Anthony Hinds" 2020 featurette (27:44)
"Phantom Triumphant: Edwin Astley and Hammer's Horror Opera" 2020 featurette (15:47)
"Herbert Lom: The Soul Behind the Mask" 2020 featurette (15:28)
"Kim Newman Introduces the Phantom of the Opera" 2021 featurette (12:18)
"Hammer's Women: Rachel Knightley on Liane Aukin" 2021 featurette (6:18)
"Down in the Sewers: Special Effects Assistant Brian Johnson on The Phantom of the Opera" 2021 featurette (5:59)
Trailers from Hell with Brian Trenchard-Smith: The Phantom of the Opera (3:07)
Theatrical Trailers:
- UK Trailer (2:02)
- US Trailer (1:16)
Image Galleries:
- The Phantom of the Opera Image Gallery: Production Stills (47 images)
- The Phantom of the Opera Image Gallery: Promotional Material (73 images) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1/1.66:1/1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 (theatrical versions)
English Dolby Digital 1.0 (TV cut) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Limited edition box set of 6,000 numbered units.
Initially only available in the "Hammer Volume Six: Night Shadows" set: The Shadow of the Cat, Captain Clegg, The Phantom of the Opera (1962) and Nightmare (1964).
The TV Version is in standard definition upscaled to 1080i 50Hz.
Comes with a 40-page liner notes booklet by Adam Scovell, Terence Fisher on The Phantom of the Opera, extracts from original press materials, an overview of contemporary critical responses and film credits. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The Australian, German, and UK releases for the differing exclusive extras. Note each offer differing aspect ratio presentations.
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Based on the screen caps at DVD Beaver, the 2:1 version on the US Universal disc has extra image at the sides, but is framed the same top and bottom as the 1.85:1 version. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts - Includes the theatrical version (84:13) in 1.85:1 and 1.66:1 aspect ratios and the longer TV cut (97:59) in the 1.33:1 aspect ratio
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts - Includes the theatrical version (84:13) in 1.85:1 and 1.66:1 aspect ratios and the longer TV cut (97:59) in the 1.33:1 aspect ratio
- Blu-ray ALL Hammer Horror 8-Film Collection America- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Theatrical Version (84:12)
- Blu-ray ALL Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - No cuts - theatrical version in two aspect ratios (84:13).
- Blu-ray B Germany- Anolis - No cuts (84:07)
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Final Cut - No cuts - Theatrical Version (84:11)
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Powerhouse Films - No cuts - Theatrical Version in two aspect ratios (84:13) and the extended TV cut (98:18)
- Blu-ray B Hammer Volume Six: Night Shadows United Kingdom- Powerhouse Films - No cuts - Theatrical Version in two aspect ratios (84:13) and the extended TV cut (98:18)
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Comparison added by Mark_Meakin on 22/07/14
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 11/03/24UPDATE LOG:
22/07/14 : Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
18/10/14 : Added DVDBeaver link.
23/09/16 : US version added.
21/06/19 : Added codecs.
21/06/19: Added a note on the aspect ratio.
31/07/20: Addition of the US Collector's Edition.
06/11/20: Addition of the Caps-A-Holic link.
17/05/21: Added UK Powerhouse.
11/03/24: Added Canada, Australia, Germany, UK Powerhouse standard.
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