The Phantom

The Phantom

Slam evil!

Directed by Simon Wincer

Produced by Paramount Pictures, Robert Evans Productions

1996100 min5.3 / 10

A colorful, earnest pulp adventure rooted in comic-book heroism and retro adventure serials, prioritizing spectacle and fun over depth.

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.

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Questions people ask

  • Does The Phantom end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is The Phantom sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is The Phantom easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is The Phantom scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is The Phantom violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

18/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity69

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love5

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like The Phantom, and what each one shares →

Like The Phantom

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Phantom

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Phantom, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Phantom, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Phantom, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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