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Phantoms

1998Movie1 h 36 minR

Horror
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic265.5Rotten Tomatoes9%28%

A tense, eerie horror movie about mystery and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

For centuries they told us the terror would come from above. We've been looking the wrong way.

In the peaceful Colorado town of Snowfield, something evil has wiped out the community. And now, it's up to a group of people to stop it, or at least get out of Snowfield alive.

Feels like

  • Creature Horror
  • Small Town Mystery
  • Supernatural Threat
  • Monster Movie
  • Intense Suspense
  • Psychological Elements
  • Visceral Effects
  • Fast-Paced Action

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Joe Chappelle
Written by
Dean R. Koontz
Produced by
Joel Soisson, Steven A. Lane, Robert Pringle
Music by
David C. Williams

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 23, 1998 · 1 h 36 min · R

Released
January 23, 1998
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Japan
Budget
$14 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
44 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Armies Are Useless, Adaptation Name Change, Dwindling Party +9

  • Armies Are Useless
  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Dwindling Party
  • Came Back Wrong
  • Composite Character
  • Catchphrase
  • Moth Menace
  • Age Lift
  • Spared by the Adaptation
  • Asshole Victim
  • Orifice Invasion
  • Dead Star Walking

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Phantoms?"

Questions about Phantoms

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Phantoms?

fuboTVParamount+

In the United States, Phantoms streams on fuboTV and Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Phantoms worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 9%, and Metacritic 26). Audiences rate it higher (46 out of 100) than critics (18).

Will Phantoms scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is Phantoms plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Phantoms a box office flop?

Budget$14 million
Box office$6 million

Yes: it cost about $14 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 40% of its budget.