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Questions about Phantoms (film)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who directed the 1998 film Phantoms?

Joe Chappelle directed the 1998 film Phantoms. The production involved Dimension Films and Japanese company Fuji Creative as co-producers.

When was the film Phantoms released in theaters?

Phantoms opened theatrically in the United States on the 23rd of January 1998 across 1,859 theaters. The movie earned $3,065,951 during its opening weekend before grossing a total of $5,755,333 worldwide.

What is the creature known as the Ancient Enemy in Phantoms?

The creature known as the Ancient Enemy functions as an Earth-based amoebic life form that mimics absorbed victims while gaining their knowledge. Its physical form is physiologically almost identical to crude oil and can be killed by bacteria bio-engineered to ingest fossil fuels.

Did Rose McGowan make allegations against Ben Affleck regarding Harvey Weinstein?

Rose McGowan claimed she was sexually assaulted by Miramax boss Harvey Weinstein at the Sundance Film Festival in January 1997. She revealed what happened to Affleck after the alleged assault though he never publicly addressed the allegation McGowan made about him.

Where did filming for the movie Phantoms take place?

Filming occurred on location in Georgetown, Colorado during late 1996. Over five sets of reshoots happened later in 1997 at the Hotel de Paris Museum which served as both bakery and hotel settings.