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Movie poster: Phantom of the Megaplex (2000)
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Phantom of the Megaplex

2000 · 89 min Comedy Family Mystery TV Movie
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 2000
Country Canada, United States of America
Genre Comedy, Family, Mystery, TV Movie
Director Blair Treu
Runtime 89 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (78 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs a gentle mystery, relying on the unique atmosphere of a multiplex after hours with its empty halls and labyrinthine corridors. It explores the classic teenage fantasy of being behind the scenes of the movie magic, even if it means troubleshooting glitches and solving minor disappearances.

Those who tire of high-stakes thrillers will find a charming, low-pressure puzzle where the real antagonist is a faulty popcorn machine. What lingers after is the cozy appeal of having an entire cinema to oneself. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Blair Treu

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Watch on a weekend evening with younger teens, popcorn in hand for full thematic immersion.

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