Synopsis
"Encounter in the Third Dimension" tells the tale of when a laboratory accident sends a scientist and his robot assistant on a trip through the history of 3D film. Special appearance by horror host Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.
Scores
Overall Score
45.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
5.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
81.2%
Review Aggregate
71.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 4 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize scary, funny, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score73.0
RT critic review count11
Rotten Tomatoes audience score64.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating8.1
IMDb votes52
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1999 | $7,195,792 | $13,549,339 |
| International | 1999 | $30,975,765 | $58,325,915 |
| Worldwide | 1999 | $38,171,557 | $71,875,255 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1999 | $15,988,202 | $30,105,036 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1999 | $12,123,000 | $22,827,041 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1999 | $15,668,000 | $29,502,110 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1999 | $1,726,990 | $3,251,841 |
| Total Revenues | 1999 | $45,506,192 | $85,686,029 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1999 | $11,644,000 (est) | $21,925,107 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1999 | $10,201,000 (est) | $19,208,005 (est) |
| Participations | 1999 | $1,820,000 | $3,426,975 |
| Residuals ? | 1999 | $2,130,000 | $4,010,690 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1999 | $2,328,800 | $4,385,021 |
| Total Expenses | 1999 | $28,123,800 | $52,955,799 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1999 | $17,382,392 | $32,730,230 |
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