Phase IV (1974): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Phase IV is a 1974 sci-fi thriller directed by Saul Bass, starring Michael Murphy, Nigel Davenport and Alan Gifford. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $289 worldwide. Critics gave it 49 on Metacritic. Stream it on Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Saul Bass
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Phase IV About?
The premise of Phase IV without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While researching the death of a friend, a journalism student's investigation takes a disturbing turn, blurring the lines between reality and paranoia. As he delves deeper, Dean Cain finds himself increasingly isolated and unsure of who he can trust. The pursuit of the truth becomes a dangerous game, with the police and a shadowy killer closing in. He must unravel the mystery before it consumes him.
Phase IV Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female feet
- arizona desert
- psychotronic film
- bio dome
- arizona
- grenade launcher
- grenade
- lawn care
- arizona territory
- no music during end credits
- creature feature
- nature horror
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- queen ant
- girl
- belly button
- female nipple
- ant bite
- falling into a trap
- pesticide
- explosion
- cigarette smoking
- sheep carcass
- exploding car
- swarm of ants
- shooting a horse
- discovering a dead body
- dead body
- swollen hand
- research station
- slow motion shot
- cosmic event
- sprinkler system
- decontamination
- infected wound
- short circuiting
- short circuit
- young woman
- praying mantis
- biologist
- insect attack
- car crash
- farm
- montage
- collapsing building
- cosmic radiation
- united states of america
- voice over narration
- hive mind
- overheating
- man vs nature
Where to Watch Phase IV
Stream it on Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Phase IV Cast
Michael Murphy leads the cast, with Nigel Davenport and Alan Gifford. Directed by Saul Bass; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Saul Bass
Also Starring in Phase IV
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Critics gave Phase IV 49 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 63% User score
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Phase IV Plot Summary
What happens in Phase IV from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this science-meets-surprise thriller, a spectacular and mysterious cosmic event triggers rapid evolution among ants of different species, forging a cross-species hive mind that drives them toward seven geometrically perfect towers rising from the Arizona desert. As the ants begin to display an unsettling unity and intelligence, the human population largely flees, save for one family that clings to the edge of the mystery.
Full summary
The whole story of Phase IV, scene by scene
Phase IV Box Office
Phase IV grossed $289 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$289
- International
- $289
Phase IV Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 3 trailers, 1 teaser and 1 clip.
- Trailer Phase IV ≣ 1974 ≣ Trailer
- Trailer Vinegar Syndrome 4K UHD + Blu-ray Promo Trailer
- Teaser Trailer
- Clip Phase IV ending
How Well Do You Know Phase IV?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 9: not answered
Which two scientists set up the sealed‑dome laboratory to study the ants?
Cars in Phase IV
2 cars on screen: the 1966 Jeep Wagoneer and the 1956 Willys Utility Truck.
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1956 Willys Utility Truck Important role
Phase IV Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Fase IV - Destruição” and “Sucesos en la cuarta fase”.
- Also known as
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- Fase IV - Destruição
- Sucesos en la cuarta fase
- 페이즈 4
- Fase IV - Distruzione Terra
- Sucesos en la IV fase
- 第四阶段
- Negyedik fázis - Gyilkos hangyák
- Fase IV: Destruição
- 제4의 종말
- Фаза 4
- フェイズIV 戦慄!昆虫パニック
- Safha 4
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- Fáze IV
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Movies Like Phase IV
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Phase IV, Contracted: Phase II and 4D Man.
Phase IV FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Phase IV, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Phase IV?
Phase IV runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Phase IV released?
Phase IV was released on September 1, 1974.
Who directed Phase IV?
Phase IV was directed by Saul Bass.
More films by Saul Bass Who is in the cast of Phase IV?
Phase IV stars Michael Murphy, Nigel Davenport and Alan Gifford, among 7 credited actors.
Where can I watch Phase IV?
In the US, Phase IV is streaming on Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Phase IV make at the box office?
Phase IV grossed $289 worldwide.
How is Phase IV rated?
Phase IV has 49 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Phase IV have a post-credit scene?
No. Phase IV has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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