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Phantom of the Theatre (2016): Ratings & Box Office

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Phantom of the Theatre is a 2016 mystery thriller directed by Wai Man Yip. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $13.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
50%
worldwide gross
$13.5M
Metascore
47
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Phantom of the Theatre (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Wai Man Yip
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Phantom of the Theatre About?

The premise of Phantom of the Theatre without spoilers.

A derelict theatre becomes the focal point of a terrifying resurgence as the spirits of a former performance troupe, believed lost in a fire thirteen years earlier, return to seek retribution. Strange occurrences and unsettling feelings plague those who enter, with each creaking seat and flickering spotlight hinting at the vengeful presence lurking within. A chilling atmosphere descends as the theatre’s dark history threatens to repeat itself.

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Crew

The Director of Phantom of the Theatre

Directed by Wai Man Yip.

From the director

More from Wai Man Yip

One more film directed by Wai Man Yip: Warlords.

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Ratings

Phantom of the Theatre Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Phantom of the Theatre 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic.

Box office

Phantom of the Theatre Box Office

Phantom of the Theatre grossed $13.5 million worldwide. $43,955 came from the US and Canada and $13.5 million (100%) from the rest of the world.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$13.5M

US & Canada
$44K
International
$13.5M
US & Canada 0% Rest of the world 100%
Videos

Phantom of the Theatre Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Phantom of the Theatre.

Phantom Of The Theatre: US Theatrical Trailer - Well Go USA Entertainment
Cars

Cars in Phantom of the Theatre

3 cars on screen, including the 1955 Bristol 405 and the 1952 Bentley Mk.VI.

  • 1955 Bristol 405 in Phantom of the Theatre 1955 Bristol 405 Important role
  • 1952 Bentley Mk.VI in Phantom of the Theatre 1952 Bentley Mk.VI Minor role
  • Rolls-Royce unknown in Phantom of the Theatre Rolls-Royce unknown Minor role

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FAQ

Phantom of the Theatre FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Phantom of the Theatre, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Phantom of the Theatre?

Phantom of the Theatre runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Phantom of the Theatre released?

Phantom of the Theatre was released on May 6, 2016.

Who directed Phantom of the Theatre?

Phantom of the Theatre was directed by Wai Man Yip.

More films by Wai Man Yip

How much did Phantom of the Theatre make at the box office?

Phantom of the Theatre grossed $13.5 million worldwide ($43,955 domestic, $13.5 million international).

How is Phantom of the Theatre rated?

Phantom of the Theatre has 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic, 48% on TMDB and 3.4/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Phantom of the Theatre have a post-credit scene?

No. Phantom of the Theatre has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Phantom of the Theatre in?

The original language of Phantom of the Theatre is Chinese.

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