Phantoms (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Phantoms is a 1998 drama thriller directed by Joe Chappelle, starring Peter O'Toole. It is based on Phantoms by Dean Koontz. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $5.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 9% on Rotten Tomatoes and 26 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Joe Chappelle
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Dimension Films
- Based on
- Phantoms by Dean Koontz
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Phantoms About?
The premise of Phantoms without spoilers, adapted from Phantoms by Dean Koontz. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a family reunion in the Colorado mountains, Dr. Jennifer Pailey’s sister Lisa uncovers a horrifying secret: an isolated resort community has been devastated by an unknown terror. Joined by Sheriff Bryce Hammond and a professor, they investigate the inexplicable events and confront an ancient evil that has taken hold of the town. The group must work together to understand the nature of the threat and fight to protect what remains.
Phantoms Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- creature feature
- oil
- quarantine
- sewer
- blood splatter
- deserted town
- severed hand
- massacre
- giant moth
- mass disappearance
- labrador retriever
- bacteria
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- god complex
- hazmat suit
- giant monster
- scientist
- sister sister relationship
- gore
- eaten alive
- possession
- exploding head
- decapitation
- severed head
- supernatural power
- small town
- sheriff
- professor
- missing person
- based on novel
- surprise ending
- colorado
- fire
- burned alive
- burned to death
- parasite
- slime
- zombie
- pervert
- mutilation
- mysterious death
- undead
- back from the dead
- winter
- brutality
- corpse
- deputy sheriff
- car breakdown
- pump action shotgun
- oven
- hallucination
Phantoms Cast
Peter O'Toole stars in Phantoms. Directed by Joe Chappelle.
- Director Joe Chappelle
More from Joe Chappelle
More films directed by Joe Chappelle, best-rated first: An Acceptable Loss, Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula and Takedown.
Phantoms Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Phantoms 9% on Rotten Tomatoes and 26 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
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IMDb 5.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 9% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 28%
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Metacritic 26 Metascore
User score 5.5
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TMDB 54% User score
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Phantoms Plot Summary
What happens in Phantoms from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jennifer Pailey, portrayed by Joanna Going, decides to invite her younger sister, Lisa Pailey, played by Rose McGowan, to visit their hometown of Snowfield, Colorado. As an M.D., Jennifer has grown increasingly worried about Lisa’s well-being while living in Los Angeles with their alcoholic mother and associating with questionable individuals. Snowfield, a quaint former mining town now turned into a tourist haven, promises a fresh start, clean air, and a chance for Lisa to figure out her future away from the turbulent life she’s been leading.
Full summary
The whole story of Phantoms, scene by scene
Phantoms Box Office
Phantoms grossed $5.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.6M
- US & Canada
- $5.6M
Phantoms Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Phantoms.
How Well Do You Know Phantoms?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of Jennifer's younger sister?
Cars in Phantoms
11 cars on screen, including the 1987 Jeep Wrangler and the Mack CL.
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1987 Jeep Wrangler Important role -
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1983 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Minor role -
1992 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Phantoms Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Фантомы” and “Fantasmas”.
- Also known as
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- Фантомы
- Fantasmas
- Přízraky
- 地心駭客
- Aaveet
- Hayeletler
- Odwieczny Wróg
- Fantomok
- פנטומים
- 벤 애플렉의 팬텀
- Vraždiace prízraky
- 幻觉
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- ファントム
- Фантоми
- แฟนท่อมส์ อสุรกาย..ดูดล้างเมือง
- 末世魔煞
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Movies Like Phantoms
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Phantasm, Phantom Town and Incident In a Ghostland.
Phantoms FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Phantoms, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Phantoms?
Phantoms runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Phantoms released?
Phantoms was released on January 23, 1998.
Who directed Phantoms?
Phantoms was directed by Joe Chappelle.
More films by Joe Chappelle Who is in the cast of Phantoms?
Phantoms stars Peter O'Toole.
How much did Phantoms make at the box office?
Phantoms grossed $5.6 million worldwide.
How is Phantoms rated?
Phantoms has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 9% on Rotten Tomatoes, 26 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Is Phantoms based on a book?
Yes. Phantoms is adapted from Phantoms by Dean Koontz.
Does Phantoms have a post-credit scene?
No. Phantoms has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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