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Phantom of the Megaplex

2000 · 89 min

A light, playful mystery with slapstick mishaps and a warm family heart, easy to enjoy without much thought.

Directed by: Blair Treu
Genres: Comedy, Family, Mystery
Starring: Taylor Handley, Corinne Bohrer, Caitlin Wachs

Overview: 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.

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Directed by: Blair Treu
Genres: Comedy, Family, Mystery
Starring: Taylor Handley, Corinne Bohrer, Caitlin Wachs

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Tone: lightstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
coming-of-age
mystery
work
friendship
Places: workplace
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex none

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Genres: comedy, family, mystery, tv movie
Directed by: Blair Treu
Written by: Stu Krieger
Starring: Taylor Handley, Corinne Bohrer, Caitlin Wachs, Jacob Smith, Rich Hutchman, John Novak, Colin Fox, Mickey Rooney
Music: Bill Elliott
Cinematography: Derek Rogers
Runtime: 89 min
Country: Canada, United States of America
Languages: Spanish, English

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