"A Monster in Someone Else's Eyes"

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Okay I'd like to say that this video has taken me over a year to complete. It is a true labor of blood sweat and tears. It was the first of many gifts to my dear friend Sunsetdawn20 and her antihero the glorious Patrick McHeath combined with the universe of my long standing Phantom of the Opera novel "Turning from True Beauty"

PLOT

Erik, known as the Phantom, pieces together a life beneath the Paris Opera House with his friend and confidante Olivia, who longs to be his lover. However with the entrance of the beautiful Christine Daae into their private world, Olivia takes to the surface. She finds a passionate lover in Patrick and the two begin their affair as Erik struggles to win Christine by composing his opera "Don Juan Triumphant" for her. The incessant work puts a strain between Olivia and Erik but she cannot abandon him. Finally at the Opera's masquerade when Erik reveals himself to all Olivia leaves, knowing that this is spiraling out of control. Patrick finds Erik's home and confronts him. After an argument and brief separation from Erik Olivia attends "Don Juan's" premiere with Patrick, forcing herself to watch the passion between Erik and Christine. But as the opera climaxes Christine exposes Erik's deformed face to all of Paris. In a fit of rage he brings down the great chandelier and captures Christine. Olivia uses the panic to leave her lover and race down to meet them, hoping to convince Erik to let Christine go. The two women desperately try to calm his rage as their lovers, accompanied by the police and a mob, bear down upon them. Olivia tells Erik that no matter what happens she will stay by his side. The mob breaks into their home, led by Patrick. Erik peacefully tells his rival to get the women to safety and leave him. Olivia is dragged away screaming. Outside she watches the place, and her love, burn.
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CAST

Olivia--Justine Waddell
Erik--Gerard Butler
Patrick--Alex O'Laughlin
Christine--Emmy Rossum

MUSIC: "Astronaut" by Amanda Palmer

CLIPS

Phantom of the Opera
Moonlight
Wives and Daughters
Tess of the D'Urbevilles
The Woman in White
Great Expectations
Copying Beethoven
Sunshine
The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant

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Film & Animation

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[TheGodofAtheists]

I have no interest in the phantom of the opera, yet this was memorizing, well done!

[BerriesBaby]

@TheGodofAtheists Thanks very much my friend, really appreciate that

[PrimaViolinist]

Oh, my darling!!!!!! This is beautiful! The editing was phenomenal, I loved it. Your year has paid off. It really is one of your best works.

[BerriesBaby]

@PrimaViolinist ::giant massive hugs:: PV I love you!! Do you have any ideas for a vid I can make for you? You deserve it!

[BerriesBaby]

I totally did not expect to get any comments on this vid--You are awesome!!

[VampireGirl92095]

OH MY GOD THERE'S MOONLIGHT!!!!!!! =D u just made my day

[PrimaViolinist]

You do know I listen to this while I write "Road"? :-)

[PrimaViolinist]

@DanaScullyMulder Completely off-topic, but I love your screen name.

[DanaScullyMulder]

Your editing was really good, especially the voice overs. I loved the ending. I've never seen any of the films that you used, but I think that the storyline was great. Good Luck. :)

[PrimaViolinist]

@BerriesBaby I love you too, Berries! --Actually, if you are so inspired, I think a Norribeth to Snow Patrol's "Make this Go On Forever" would be brilliant, and you have artistry to really make it work, but never force your muse.