The Phantom of the Opera vs The Secret in Their Eyes

The Secret in Their Eyes has the higher audience score (8/10 against 4.7/10 for The Phantom of the Opera). The Phantom of the Opera is the shorter watch at 1h 44m compared with 2h 10m. The Phantom of the Opera is the older of the two (1998 against 2009). Both are mystery, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.

The Phantom of the Opera posterThe Phantom of the Opera1998 VS The Secret in Their Eyes posterThe Secret in Their Eyes2009
The Phantom of the OperaThe Secret in Their Eyes
Audience score★ 4.7/10★ 8.0/10
Year19982009
Length1h 44m2h 10m
GenresHorror, Mystery, RomanceDrama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
CountryHungaryArgentina
DirectorDario ArgentoJuan José Campanella
Main castJulian Sands, Gianni Franco, David D'Ingeo, Andrea Di Stefano, Massimo SarchielliJavier Godino, Pablo Rago, Ricardo Darín, Guillermo Francella, Soledad Villamil

Synopsis

The Phantom of the Opera

A series of terrifying accidents and brutal murders leave a bloody trail into the subterranean caverns of an Opera house. Below the theatre stalks a man raised by creatures of the underworld.

The Secret in Their Eyes

Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín begins writing a novel based on the unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, judge Irene, he attempts to make sense of the past.

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