@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
The 21st successor to the role of Bengalla's resident superhero must travel to New York to prevent a rich madman from obtaining three magic skulls that would give him the secret to ultimate power.
Quick Stats
5.3
TMDB Rating
635
Votes
1h 40m
Runtime
$45.0M
Budget
$17.3M
Box Office
38%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorSimon Wincer
WriterJeffrey Boam
CinematographyBrad Shield
ComposerJack Keller
EditorO. Nicholas Brown
Production DesignRick Newsome
Produced by
Paramount PicturesRobert Evans ProductionsThe Ladd CompanyVillage Roadshow Pictures
Where to Watch
Streaming
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Billy Zane
The Phantom / Kit Walker
Kristy Swanson
Diana Palmer
Treat Williams
Xander Drax
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Sala
James Remar
Quill
Jon Tenney
Jimmy Wells
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
The Great Kabai Sengh
Patrick McGoohan
Phantom's Dad
Bill Smitrovich
Uncle Dave Palmer
Casey Siemaszko
Morgan
David Proval
Charlie Zephro
Joseph Ragno
Ray Zephro
Samantha Eggar
Lily Palmer
Robert Coleby
Capt. Philip Horton
Al Ruscio
Police Commissioner Farley
