Phantom of the Megaplex
Seen it?2000 | 89 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery, TV Movie
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated G, but scary moments.
Pete Riley is a 17-year-old who lands a part-time job at a multiplex in his neighbourhood. He and his friends are excited when it's announced that the theatre will play host to the premier of a major motion picture, with a number of Hollywood celebrities in attendance. However, when the big night comes, Pete has to contend with disappearing staff, malfunctioning equipment, and a broken popcorn machine.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 42K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Blair Treu
- Taylor HandleyPete Riley
- Corinne BohrerJulie Riley
- Caitlin WachsKaren Riley
- Jacob SmithBrian Riley
- Rich HutchmanShawn MacGibbon
- John NovakGeorge
- Colin FoxNedermayer
- Mickey RooneyMovie Mason
- Ricky MabeRicky
- Julia ChantreyTerri