Opera Phantom Squirrel Parody Desk Mat

Opera Phantom Squirrel Behind the velvet curtains of the grand old opera house, something is watching. When a rising young singer is chosen for the spotlight, whispers begin to spread among the cast and crew. Strange accidents plague the production. Shadowed passageways echo with unseen movement. And somewhere beneath the stage, a masked figure with twitching whiskers and an obsession with music is pulling the strings. As secret tunnels, forgotten chambers, and hidden balconies are uncovered, the theater’s newest star must confront the mysterious, fur-cloaked presence determined to control the performance… no matter the cost. Inspired by the classic gothic stage thrillers of vintage cinema, this richly illustrated poster captures the drama, romance, and deliciously theatrical menace of old-world horror - with just enough squirrelly mischief to keep audiences on edge. Part of The Golden Age of Squirrel Horror collection from Miss Terry Woman. || I've been working on creating humorous vintage horror movie posters for a while, but with squirrels as the unexpected villains or monsters. Why squirrels? I wanted a critter that would be the last thing anyone would expect to be a threat. After some pondering, I landed on squirrels - because let’s be honest, cute little kittens as villains would just be too obvious!