Phantom of the Megaplex

2000 1h 29m EN

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★6.1TMDB · 83★6.2IMDB · 4,367

ComedyFamilyMysteryTV Movie

Synopsis

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Pete Riley is a 17-year-old who lands a part-time job at a multiplex in his neighbourhood. He and his friends are excited when it's announced that the theatre will play host to the premier of a major motion picture, with a number of Hollywood celebrities in attendance. However, when the big night comes, Pete has to contend with disappearing staff, malfunctioning equipment, and a broken popcorn machine.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Taylor Handley
Pete Riley
Corinne Bohrer
Julie Riley
Caitlin Wachs
Karen Riley
Jacob Smith
Brian Riley
Rich Hutchman
Shawn MacGibbon
John Novak
George
Colin Fox
Nedermayer
Mickey Rooney
Movie Mason

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Blair Treu
Writers: Stu Krieger
Languages: Spanish, English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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26 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Spanish, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Blair Treu, shot by Derek Rogers. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Bill Elliott. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Martin Nicholson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Taylor Handley and Corinne Bohrer and Caitlin Wachs carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Blair Treu directs. Derek Rogers behind the camera. Bill Elliott scores. Martin Nicholson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in Spanish, English.

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Things worth knowing

189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
226 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Spanish, English.
4International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
5Directed by Blair Treu, shot by Derek Rogers. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Bill Elliott. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Martin Nicholson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Taylor Handley and Corinne Bohrer and Caitlin Wachs carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt0266850 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 83 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.