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Encounter in the Third Dimension

199940mBen Stassen
IMDb 5.5

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The Professor, helped by his flying robot M.A.X., tries to show us the history of 3-D film, and his newest innovation, Real-O-Vision (ride films). But his hardware keeps breaking down, particularly when he's trying to introduce a music video of Elvira. Written by Jon Reeves

Documentary
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What is Encounter in the Third Dimension (1999) about?

The Professor, helped by his flying robot M.A.X., tries to show us the history of 3-D film, and his newest innovation, Real-O-Vision (ride films). But his hardware keeps breaking down, particularly when he's trying to introduce a music video of Elvira. Written by Jon Reeves

Who stars in Encounter in the Third Dimension?

Encounter in the Third Dimension stars Cassandra Peterson (Elvira), Stuart Pankin (The Professor / M.A.X. (voice)), Harry Shearer (Narrator (voice)), Andrea Thompson (Ruth in the Booth (voice)). The film was directed by Ben Stassen.

How long is Encounter in the Third Dimension?

Encounter in the Third Dimension has a runtime of 40 min and premiered in 1999.

Is Encounter in the Third Dimension worth watching?

Encounter in the Third Dimension holds an IMDb rating of 5.5/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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