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Riddles of the Sphinx

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2008 | 89 min | Science Fiction, Fantasy, TV Movie

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

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)