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Phoenix Forgotten

  • 20172017
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
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Chelsea Lopez in Phoenix Forgotten (2017)
20 years after three teenagers disappeared in the wake of mysterious lights appearing above Phoenix, Arizona, unseen footage from that night has been discovered, chronicling the final hours of their fateful expedition.
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Two decades after three teenagers disappeared in the wake of mysterious lights appearing above Phoenix, Arizona, unseen footage from that night has been discovered, chronicling the final hou... Read allTwo decades after three teenagers disappeared in the wake of mysterious lights appearing above Phoenix, Arizona, unseen footage from that night has been discovered, chronicling the final hours of their fateful expedition.Two decades after three teenagers disappeared in the wake of mysterious lights appearing above Phoenix, Arizona, unseen footage from that night has been discovered, chronicling the final hours of their fateful expedition.
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
6.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Justin Barber
  • Writers
    • T.S. Nowlin
    • Justin Barber
  • Stars
    • Florence Hartigan
    • Luke Spencer Roberts
    • Chelsea Lopez
Top credits
  • Director
    • Justin Barber
  • Writers
    • T.S. Nowlin
    • Justin Barber
  • Stars
    • Florence Hartigan
    • Luke Spencer Roberts
    • Chelsea Lopez
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 91User reviews
    • 68Critic reviews
    • 33Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Featurette - "True Crime"
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    Chelsea Lopez, Luke Spencer Roberts, and Justin Matthews in Phoenix Forgotten (2017)
    Florence Hartigan in Phoenix Forgotten (2017)
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    T.S. Nolan, Chelsea Lopez, Justin Barber and Luke Spencer Roberts on the set of Phoenix Forgotten
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    Chelsea Lopez, Luke Spencer Roberts, and Justin Matthews in Phoenix Forgotten (2017)

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    Florence Hartigan
    Florence Hartigan
    • Sophieas Sophie
    Luke Spencer Roberts
    Luke Spencer Roberts
    • Joshas Josh
    Chelsea Lopez
    Chelsea Lopez
    • Ashleyas Ashley
    Justin Matthews
    Justin Matthews
    • Markas Mark
    Clint Jordan
    Clint Jordan
    • Steveas Steve
    Cyd Strittmatter
    Cyd Strittmatter
    • Carolineas Caroline
    Roberto Medina
    Roberto Medina
    • Waltas Walt
    Jeanine Jackson
    Jeanine Jackson
    • Melissa Fosteras Melissa Foster
    David Carrera
    David Carrera
    • Jack Fosteras Jack Foster
    Matt Biedel
    Matt Biedel
    • Daniel Abramsas Daniel Abrams
    Serendipity Lilliana
    • Young Sophieas Young Sophie
    • (as Serendipity Liliana)
    Ana Dela Cruz
    Ana Dela Cruz
    • Luisa Morenoas Luisa Moreno
    Jonathan Schmock
    Jonathan Schmock
    • Mr. Garlandas Mr. Garland
    Jay Pirouznia
    • Private Investigatoras Private Investigator
    Kevin Boontjer
    Kevin Boontjer
    • Pilotas Pilot
    Mark Marron
    • Phoenix Astronomical Societyas Phoenix Astronomical Society
    Don Boyd
    • Phoenix Astronomical Societyas Phoenix Astronomical Society
    Tony Duncan
    • Apache Storytelleras Apache Storyteller
    • Director
      • Justin Barber
    • Writers
      • T.S. Nowlin
      • Justin Barber
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The footage claiming to be from 1997 was shot on modern digital cameras in HD. To simulate the look of lo-fi analog footage, after the special effects were added in, the footage was copied to actual VHS tapes which were then re-digitized to finish editing. The analog defects are therefore real and not simulated. This had the added benefit of making the computer effects look more integrated with the original footage.
    • Goofs
      (at around 17 mins) The video portions of this film are set in March of 1997. At one point, Ashley says how much she loved the movie Contact (1997); however, that film didn't open until July, roughly three months after the events of the film took place.
    • Quotes

      Ashley: He shot the footage.

      Phoenix Astronomical Society: [to Josh] Oh, you shot the footage? Oh, congratulations! Can you learn to focus?

    • Connections
      Featured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: Phoenix Forgotten (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      The X-Files Theme
      from The X-Files (1993)

      Written by Mark Snow

      Published by TCF Music Publishing, Inc.

      Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation

    User reviews91

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Not great, but enjoyable enough.
    I thought I would hate this movie when I saw the trailer. I've been fooled before by found footage horror movies about people going to a secluded place in search of the supernatural, yadah yadah yadah. Usually they're terrible, but I saw this one and was pleasantly surprised. My biggest complaint is that the part of the movie focusing on the documentarian who has found this footage, the real meat of the movie, isn't very engaging at all. Half of the movie focuses on 3 kids trying to find proof of aliens, but we are gradually shown this story through the story of the main kid's sister uncovering the footage. Whenever it cut back to the sister, I just wanted to get back to the main plot. However, the long setup is very much worth the payoff at the very end. This is a slow burn film that takes a while for the important events to happen, but the final act of the film is well worth the wait. I don't often get scared by horror movies, but the ending of this films kind of terrified me. Paranoia slowly builds until we're treated to a very tense ending that gives enough closure to satisfy but also leaves a few things to the imagination. Phoenix forgotten isn't fantastic, but for what it's worth, it's much better than most of the other formulaic horror movies studios are currently cranking out. It's well acted and produced, and I liked it. Don't be expecting to much, but if you're in the mood for a good UFO movie, I'd recommend it.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 21, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Cinelou Films Main Website
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Phoenix'te Unutulan
    • Filming locations
      • Phoenix, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cinelou Films
      • Scott Free Productions
      • Oddball Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,800,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,600,146
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,816,499
      • Apr 23, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,697,729
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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