The Philadelphia Experiment

The Philadelphia Experiment

The experiment that should never have happened 41 years ago...is still going on.

Directed by Stewart Raffill

Produced by New Pictures Group, New World Pictures

1984102 min6.1 / 10

A speculative sci-fi thriller built on a famous urban legend, exploring the disorientation and danger of two men thrust 40 years forward in time.

Based on an "actual event" that took place in 1943. About a US Navy Destroyer Escort that disappeared from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and sent two men 40 years into the future to 1984.

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  • Is The Philadelphia Experiment one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 90% of films.

  • Is The Philadelphia Experiment scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Philadelphia Experiment sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Does The Philadelphia Experiment end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Philadelphia Experiment violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Philadelphia Experiment easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity90

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Surprise35

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

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