Phantom of the Theatre explained

Phantom of the Theatre
Native Name:	Child: yes Hide: no Header: none P: Mó Gōng Mèi Yǐng
Director:	Raymond Yip
Studio:	^[1]
Distributor:	Bona Film Group Huaxia Film Distribution Beijing Herun Chaofan Film Distribution^[2]
Country:	China Hong Kong
Language:	Mandarin
Music:	Chen Zhiyi
Runtime:	104 minutes

Phantom of the Theatre (Chinese: c=魔宫魅影|p=Mó Gōng Mèi Yǐng) is a 2016 Chinese thriller film directed by Raymond Yip, starring Ruby Lin, Tony Yang, Simon Yam, and Huang Lei. The film depicts a tragic love story set in Shanghai during the 1930s. It was released in China on 29 April 2016.

Premise

The story is set in Shanghai during the 1930s.^[3]

A haunted theatre, filled with the vengeful spirits of a tragically trapped performance troupe murdered in a fire 13 years ago, waits for the once-grand palatial playhouse to re-open with a new show and bring in new victims.^[4] Phantom of the Theatre depicts a tragic love story between rising film star Meng Sifan and young director Gu Weibang, the son of the warlord Gu Mingshan.^[5]

Cast

• Ruby Lin as Meng Sifan (Chinese: 孟思凡) / Kong Lan (Chinese: 孔蘭) / Kong Jin (Chinese: 孔金)
  • Zhang Zifeng as young Kong Lan
• Yang "Tony" Youning as Gu Weibang (Chinese: 顧偉邦)
• Yam "Simon" Tat-wah as Gu Mingshan (Chinese: 顧鳴山)
• Jing Gangshan as Kong Shen (Chinese: 孔申)
• Huang Huan as Fei Lisi (Chinese: 費麗斯)
• Lin Jiangguo as Tang Shirao (Chinese: 湯世饒)
• Hu Ming as The Adjutant
• Meng "Natalie" Yao as Pan Ruyu (Chinese: 潘如玉)
• Wu Xudong as Liu Kang (Chinese: 陸康)
• Ha "Patricia" Manjing as Weibang's mother
• Han Zhi as The Butler
• Li Xiaochuan as Ma Rulong (Chinese: 馬如龍)
• Huang Lei as The Theatre Owner
• Luo Tianjiao as Xiao Mei (Chinese: 小美)
• Du Changrui as Actress
• Li Jiaxuan as Actress
• Li Ching as Master of Ceremony
• He Yunwei as Master of Ceremony
• Li Yang as The Thief

Production

The film cast is led by Ruby Lin, Raymond Yip, and Manfred Wong, their third collaboration on horror films.^[6] Phantom of the Theatre was filmed in Shanghai, where shooting of the film started on 13 January 2015 and was wrapped up on 3 March 2015.

Release

The film was moved from its scheduled release date of 27 November 2015, to 28 April 2016.^[7] It was released in China on 29 April 2016.^{[8] [9]} It was released on DVD by Well Go USA Entertainment on 11 October 2016.^[4]

Country	Released Date	Alternative title
China	29 April 2016	魔宫魅影 (mó gōng mèi yǐng)
United States (Limited)	6 May 2016	Phantom of the Theatre
Canada (Limited)	6 May 2016	Phantom of the Theatre
Vietnam	13 May 2016	Bóng Ma Nhà Hát
Taiwan	13 May 2016	魔宫魅影 (mó gōng mèi yǐng)

Reception

The film grossed on its opening weekend in China.^[10]

Soundtrack

Italic Title:	no
The Phantom of Theatre (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Type:	Soundtrack
Artist:	Chen Zhiyi
Cover:	Chen Zhiyi Phantom of the Theatre.jpg -->
Released:	May 13, 2016
Studio:	Click Music
Genre:	Film score
Length:	01:17:00
Language:	Mandarin
Producer:	Bona Film Group Hangzhou Herun Film Dongyang Hongjing Film & TV Culture
Prev Title:	铠甲勇士—帝皇侠 电影原声
Prev Year:	2016
Next Title:	往日时光
Next Year:	2016

• Solo vocalist (female): Zhu Zirong
• Solo vocalist (male): Chen Zhiyi (Yu Peng)
• Violin solo: Piao Ying, Zhang Suchen
• Cello solo: Chen Xiaolong
• Flute: Chen Kun
• Oboe: Zhang Xin
• Bassoon: Hu Yu
• Horn: Guo Zhanbao, Shi Jieliang
• Trombone: Liu Zhanyi
• Tuba: Mou Xianquan
• Chinese flute: Tu Huabing
• Pipa: Xie Yudan
• Erhu: Lu Yiwen
• Choir: Zhu Zhirong, Chen Qin, Fu Xiaoli, Wu Jing, Wang Guofang, Jiang Bin, Zhang Chaojun, Guo Junyu, Chen Zhiyi (Yu Peng)
• Strings: Shanghai Piao Ying Chamber Music Group
• Recording studio: Shanghai San You Recording Occupation Studio
• Recording engineer: Lu Xiaoxing
• Mixing engineer: Chen Zhiyi (Yu Peng)
• Music producer: Anders Lee

External links

• • • Phantom of the Theatre review at Variety
• Phantom of the Theatre at Rotten Tomatoes

Notes and References

1. Web site: The ghost" after Ruby Lin perform triangle to create the magic phantom thriller drama play. dramasvideo.tv. 14 October 2015. 20 November 2015. https://archive.today/20160726123311/http://www.dramasvideo.tv/the-ghost-after-ruby-lin-perform-triangle-to-create-the-magic-phantom-thriller-drama-play.html. 26 July 2016. dead.
2. Web site: 魔宫魅影（2016）. 27 April 2016. cbooo.cn. Chinese.
3. Web site: The Oriental Phantom of the Opera, from the Bund of Shanghai to Beijing Film Festival. Bjiff.com. 1 April 2015. 20 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151120175047/http://www.bjiff.com/Information/201503/t20150330_2434.html. 20 November 2015. dead.
4. Web site: Phantom of the Theatre - DVD (Well Go USA). JJ. Bona. 17 August 2016 . cityonfire.com . 1 May 2023.
5. Web site: Ruby Lin plays three roles in 'Phantom of the Theatre'. china.org.cn. 28 April 2016. 29 April 2016.
6. Web site: Horror Film "Phantom of the Theater" to Feature Chinese Elements. cri.cn. 2 April 2016. 14 April 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160423075518/http://english.cri.cn/12394/2016/04/02/4202s922768.htm . 23 April 2016.
7. Web site: 奇幻惊悚电影《魔宫魅影》11月27日全国公映. https://web.archive.org/web/20151013142238/http://www.bj.xinhuanet.com/bjyw/2015-10/12/c_1116788936.htm. dead. 13 October 2015. xinhuanet. 12 October 2015. 15 April 2016.
8. Web site: 魔宫魅影 (2016). 27 April 2016. movie.douban.com. douban.com. Chinese.
9. Web site: 魔宫魅影. 27 April 2016. piaofang.maoyan.com. maoyan.com. Chinese.
10. Web site: China Box Office: 'Book of Love' Wins May Day Weekend. Patrick. Frater. 1 May 2016. 2 May 2016. Variety.