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Phantoms

  • 19981998
  • RR
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
21K
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Phantoms (1998)
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  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
  • Thriller
In the peaceful town of Snowfield, Colorado something evil has wiped out the community. And now, its up to a group of people to stop it, or at least get out of Snowfield alive.In the peaceful town of Snowfield, Colorado something evil has wiped out the community. And now, its up to a group of people to stop it, or at least get out of Snowfield alive.In the peaceful town of Snowfield, Colorado something evil has wiped out the community. And now, its up to a group of people to stop it, or at least get out of Snowfield alive.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
21K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Joe Chappelle
  • Writer
    • Dean R. Koontz(novel "Phantoms")
  • Stars
    • Peter O'Toole
    • Rose McGowan
    • Joanna Going
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joe Chappelle
  • Writer
    • Dean R. Koontz(novel "Phantoms")
  • Stars
    • Peter O'Toole
    • Rose McGowan
    • Joanna Going
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 201User reviews
    • 88Critic reviews
    • 26Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos1

    Trailer [EN]
    Trailer 2:44
    Trailer [EN]

    Photos136

    Ben Affleck, Rose McGowan, and Joanna Going in Phantoms (1998)
    Ben Affleck, Rose McGowan, Peter O'Toole, Liev Schreiber, and Joanna Going in Phantoms (1998)
    Ben Affleck, Rose McGowan, Liev Schreiber, and Joanna Going in Phantoms (1998)
    Ben Affleck, Rose McGowan, Liev Schreiber, and Joanna Going in Phantoms (1998)
    Ben Affleck, Rose McGowan, Liev Schreiber, and Joanna Going in Phantoms (1998)
    Ben Affleck, Rose McGowan, Peter O'Toole, Liev Schreiber, and Joanna Going in Phantoms (1998)
    Lonny Chapman and Yvette Nipar in Phantoms (1998)
    Valerie Chow in Phantoms (1998)
    Linnea Quigley in Phantoms (1998)
    Liev Schreiber in Phantoms (1998)
    Lonny Chapman in Phantoms (1998)
    Nicky Katt in Phantoms (1998)

    Top cast

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    Peter O'Toole
    Peter O'Toole
    • Dr. Timothy Flyteas Dr. Timothy Flyte
    Rose McGowan
    Rose McGowan
    • Lisa Paileyas Lisa Pailey
    Joanna Going
    Joanna Going
    • Jennifer Pailey, M.D.as Jennifer Pailey, M.D.
    Liev Schreiber
    Liev Schreiber
    • Deputy Stuart 'Stu' Wargleas Deputy Stuart 'Stu' Wargle
    Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck
    • Sheriff Bryce Hammondas Sheriff Bryce Hammond
    Nicky Katt
    Nicky Katt
    • Deputy Steve Shanningas Deputy Steve Shanning
    Clifton Powell
    Clifton Powell
    • Gen. Leland Copperfieldas Gen. Leland Copperfield
    Rick Otto
    Rick Otto
    • Scientist Locklandas Scientist Lockland
    Valerie Chow
    Valerie Chow
    • Scientist Yamaguchias Scientist Yamaguchi
    • (as Rachel Shane)
    Adam Nelson
    Adam Nelson
    • Scientist Burkeas Scientist Burke
    John Hammil
    • Scientist Talbotas Scientist Talbot
    John Scott Clough
    • Scientist Shaneas Scientist Shane
    Michael DeLorenzo
    Michael DeLorenzo
    • Soldier Velazquezas Soldier Velazquez
    William Hahn
    • Scientist Bormanas Scientist Borman
    Robert Himber
    • Scientist Walkeras Scientist Walker
    Bo Hopkins
    Bo Hopkins
    • Agent Hawthorneas Agent Hawthorne
    Robert Knepper
    Robert Knepper
    • Agent Wilsonas Agent Wilson
    • (as Rob Knepper)
    Paul Schmidt
    • Church Soldieras Church Soldier
    • Director
      • Joe Chappelle
    • Writer
      • Dean R. Koontz(novel "Phantoms") (screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The "flatworm theory" used in the movie (that flatworms can eat the remains of their own kind and absorb their knowledge) is based on actual tests given to flatworms which involved seeing how quickly they would make the "correct" turn at a Y-intersection after eating the previous experimenters. The results were more inconclusive than the film says.
    • Goofs
      The spent 9mm shell casings on the floor of the police station are from blank rounds.
    • Quotes

      General Copperfield: The first thing we'd like to know is what we're dealing with: Biological, chemical, or other.

      Sheriff Bryce Hammond: ...Well, I'm leaning towards "other".

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Spice World/Hard Rain/Fallen/The Gingerbread Man/Phantoms/Star Kid (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      I Fall to Pieces
      Performed by Patsy Cline
      Written by Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard
      Courtesy of MCA Records
      Under license from Universal Music Special Markets

    User reviews201

    Review
    Top review
    3/10
    At least give credit to Alcanivorax borkumensis.
    I first saw this in the late 90s on cable tv. Revisited it recently. The Blob remake is much much better than this lousy film.

    In this film nothing happens for almost an hour except squeaking sounds, flickering lights, shaky cam, lots of darkness, some dead bodies. Then almost aft an hour the film copies a bit from Alien n The Thing. The ending is a big meh.
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    • Fella_shibby
    • Oct 29, 2020

    FAQ2

    • What are the differences between the book and the film?
    • Is the creature a demon or Satan itself?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 23, 1998 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Japan
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dean Koontz's Phantoms
    • Filming locations
      • Georgetown, Colorado, USA
    • Production companies
      • Miramax
      • Dimension Films
      • Fuji Creative (FCC)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,624,282
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,065,951
      • Jan 25, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,624,282
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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