Phantom of the Opera (1943)

After a devastating accident changes his appearance forever, the once brilliant composer Erique Claudin descends into madness. Now known as the mysterious masked phantom, he plots to mold the talented young soprano, Christine Dubois, into the opera's shining star. Fuelled by a desire for revenge against those who wronged him and stole his music, Claudin's twisted obsession knows no bounds. As he manipulates the opera house's intricate workings to ensure Christine's success, the phantom's presence looms ominously over the stage, ready to unleash his wrath upon anyone who dares to stand in his way.