
Riddles of the Sphinx
Seen it?2008 | 89 min | Science Fiction, Fantasy, TV Movie
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among sci-fi fans and people who still love a bit of magic, this one's for you. Leaves you with ideas to chew on afterwards.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Never drags, at 1 hr 29 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you like your stories firmly grounded in the real world.
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.
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 powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Mendeluk
- Dina MeyerJessica
- Lochlyn MunroRobert
- Emily TennantKaren
- Mackenzie GrayRyder
- Donnelly RhodesThomas
- Dario DelacioSphinx
- Donovan CerminaraCpl. Evans
- John J. GulayetsStudent
- Ian ThompsonBus Driver (uncredited)