Erik: Portrait of a Living Corpse

Genius, musician, artist and former carnival sideshow attraction Erik Shahryar lives a miserably lonely life... miles beneath the streets of Paris. Born sickly and disfigured, this corpse-like and homicidal creature is better known to Parisians as 'The Monster' or 'Opera Ghost'. Channeling his abilities as an architect and musician, he has made an underground lair his home, and the Opera Garnier his kingdom. Originally content posing as a mere specter among the theater's talent and stagehands, his plans change when he hears the voice of Christine Daae for the first time. Acting as the legendary 'Angel of Music' the monstrous Erik secretly mentors Christine... until her beauty inspires him to make her his bride. Now Erik will destroy anyone who stands in his way.