The Phantom of the Opera - The Phantom of the Opera - Dialogue
Insp. Hawkins:
Do you believe in God, Mr. Dutton?
Richard Dutton:
Yes.
Insp. Hawkins:
Good. Because it's going to take a leap of faith for you to understand what I'm about to tell you. The Phantom is real. It has a name. Erik Destler.
Richard Dutton:
But that's just a story.
Insp. Hawkins: [as they are discussing this subject we cut to Erik painfully start removing the now putrefying replacement flesh on his face]
I know the legend as well as you. He sold his soul to the devil so the world would love him for his talent. But the devil had a price. He mutilated his face so terribly, that no one could stand to love him ever again.
Richard Dutton: [Erik is seen shivering in agony and gives a low moan as he continues severing his stitches]
And it's said the only way to kill the Phantom is to destroy his music.
Insp. Hawkins: [Erik yelps as he rips away the decomposing skin...before mournfully peering at his now disfigured reflection gazing back at him]
I don't believe in phantoms or legends, Mr. Dutton, but I do believe in facts. And the fact is, this man, this creature, is still alive. Still alive and living under your opera.
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