Riddles of the Sphinx (TV 2008)

An astronomer and a cryptographer uncover a series of ancient tunnels, unwittingly unleashing a deadly Sphinx. In order to trap the Sphinx back in its tomb and stop impending destruction, ... See full summary »

Director:

George Mendeluk

Writers:

Brook Durham (screenplay), Kevin Leeson (screenplay),

Stars:

Dina Meyer, Lochlyn Munro, Mackenzie Gray

Cast

Cast overview:
Dina Meyer	...	Jessica
Lochlyn Munro	...	Robert
Mackenzie Gray	...	Ryder
Donnelly Rhodes	...	Thomas
Emily Tennant	...	Karen
Dario Delacio	...	Sphinx (as Dario De Iaco)
Donovan Cerminara	...	Cpl. Evans
John J. Gulayets	...	Student (as John Gulayetes)

Storyline

An astronomer and a cryptographer uncover a series of ancient tunnels, unwittingly unleashing a deadly Sphinx. In order to trap the Sphinx back in its tomb and stop impending destruction, our explorers must solve a series of complicated and possibly deadly riddles.

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Plot Keywords:

riddle | implied male nudity | alternate dimension | father daughter relationship | mythological beast | 

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Genres:

Fantasy | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

UK Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 September 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Das Rätsel der Sphinx

Filming Locations:

Langley, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sci-Fi Channel, The, Insight Film Studios, Sphinx Productions (II)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

One of the characters referred to Harry Truman dropping two H-bombs. He ordered the dropping of two A-bombs (fission, not fusion) on Japan towards the end of WWII.

User Reviews

Poor and unconvincing *1/2 out of *****

Riddles of the Sphinx (2008) which I saw on the UK Sci-Fi Channel Today out of boredom more than anything, is clearly a homage (Rip-off) of Indiana Jones, Right down to the Main Character's job as a College Professor and his choice of clothes complete with Indiana Jones style Hat..

The biggest problems with this is the dire acting and totally unconvincing performance by the lead actor

The budget is VERY low as most of the 'action' in filmed in front of not-very anonymous Backscreen...as The Filming ALL took place in Canada and There are only 4 characters in the entire Film...So the 'Double Agent' is obvious from the get go...

I'm a big fan of these types of Adventures, but this badly needed more money spent...and as a result my rating is low.

*1/2 out of *****