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Phantoms

  • 19981998
  • RR
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
21K
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POPULARITY
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Phantoms (1998)
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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
POPULARITY
9,064
1,542
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • 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
    • 203User reviews
    • 89Critic reviews
    • 26Metascore
    • 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 Flyte
    Rose McGowan
    Rose McGowan
    • Lisa Pailey
    Joanna Going
    Joanna Going
    • Jennifer Pailey, M.D.
    Liev Schreiber
    Liev Schreiber
    • Deputy Stuart 'Stu' Wargle
    Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck
    • Sheriff Bryce Hammond
    Nicky Katt
    Nicky Katt
    • Deputy Steve Shanning
    Clifton Powell
    Clifton Powell
    • Gen. Leland Copperfield
    Rick Otto
    Rick Otto
    • Scientist Lockland
    Valerie Chow
    Valerie Chow
    • Scientist Yamaguchi
    • (as Rachel Shane)
    Adam Nelson
    Adam Nelson
    • Scientist Burke
    John Hammil
    • Scientist Talbot
    John Scott Clough
    • Scientist Shane
    Michael DeLorenzo
    Michael DeLorenzo
    • Soldier Velazquez
    William Hahn
    • Scientist Borman
    Robert Himber
    • Scientist Walker
    Bo Hopkins
    Bo Hopkins
    • Agent Hawthorne
    Robert Knepper
    Robert Knepper
    • Agent Wilson
    • (as Rob Knepper)
    Paul Schmidt
    • Church Soldier
    • Director
      • Joe Chappelle
    • Writer
      • Dean R. Koontz(novel "Phantoms") (screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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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 reviews203

    Review
    Top review
    PRETTY SCARY
    I thought this quite a scary science fiction/horror film. I would compare it favorably to "Wishmaster," for example.

    The special effects were up to par. Peter O'Toole did seem a bit uncomfortable in his role, but the other actors did OK given the limited character development of their parts.

    The typical "There Will be a Another" ending was supplied. You just can't get rid of those darned worms it seems
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    • bazdol
    • Apr 17, 1999

    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)
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    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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