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Encounter in the Third Dimension is a 3-D film directed by Ben Stassen and Sean McLeod Phillips, released in the US on March 31, 1999. The film features a Professor, played by Stuart Pankin, who introduces the Institute of 3-D Technology. After a malfunction during his introduction, the Professor uses a Letter Cannon, which mistakenly spells 'third' as 'thrid'. This leads to a series of comedic mishaps involving his robot assistant, M.A.X., also voiced by Pankin, and the character Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, portrayed by Cassandra Peterson.
The narrative revolves around the Professor's attempts to demonstrate his new 3-D technology, Real O Vision. Throughout the film, M.A.X. provides entertainment while explaining the differences between 2-D and 3-D films. The film includes clips from various 3-D movies and culminates in a successful demonstration, although it ends with Elvira turning the Professor into cardboard. The film runs for 40 minutes and is available in both 2-D and 3-D formats.
Why Watch
- •See Elvira perform a haunted house song in 3-D.
- •Watch M.A.X. explain 2-D vs 3-D differences.
- •Find out how 3-D movies are made.
Did You Know
•The film was released in the US on March 31, 1999.
•The film features a title screen spelling error, writing 'thrid' instead of 'third'.
•The film has a total duration of 40 minutes.
•Stuart Pankin voices both the Professor and M.A.X.
Perfect For
3-D movie enthusiastsElvira fansAnimation lovers