It's interesting to hear from Englund as he discusses his thoughts of being compared or mentioned with some of the earlier actors who played the part. Clocking in at 38-minutes, the film manages to give you quite a bit of information on how the film got started due to the title falling into the public domain and how Englund got on board. If you're a fan of the film then this documentary will certainly be a must see. Screenwriter Duke Sadefur is also here with make-up designer Kevin Yagher, special effects master John Carl Buechler and many others. Those two men are here to discuss the production of the film and they're joined by co- stars Jill Schoelen and Alex Hyde-White. Little and starring Robert Englund in the title role. Therefore, the success of this operation depends on other characters’ good will-in Erik’s case, Christine’s ability to show him compassion and admiration despite his ugliness, and, in Christine’s case, Raoul’s willingness to trust her and take her feelings seriously despite his intense jealousy.Behind the Mask: The Making of 'The Phantom of the Opera' (2015) *** 1/2 (out of 4) Highly entertaining documentary about the making of the 1989 version of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Dwight H. In both cases, removing one’s mask reveals one’s vulnerability. On another occasion, during the masked ball, Christine finally shows Raoul her anguish when she removes her mask. This moment marks a turning point in the narrative, as Christine will remain scarred by the horrifying face she has seen.

The removal of masks occurs at crucial moments in the narrative on one such occasion, overwhelmed by the beauty of the Phantom’s singing, Christine spontaneously decides to disobey Erik’s orders and remove his mask, which causes Erik fear, pain, and anger. Although the mask gives Erik some control over his life, as it allows him to decide when to reveal his real face, it also signals that he has no control over one crucial factor: other people’s reactions.

The mask that the “Phantom,” Erik, wears over his face symbolizes his vulnerability and the injustice he suffers from, as he is forced to hide his face because it causes too much horror in other people.

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