The Time Shifters (Thrill Seekers) (2000)

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Hired by a cheap tabloid, washed-up reporter Tom Merrick (Casper Van Dien) begins collecting research for a series of articles on famous disasters. Along the way, he makes a curious discovery: In the photos of such catastrophes as the San Francisco Earthquake and the Hindenburg explosion, he notices… More Hired by a cheap tabloid, washed-up reporter Tom Merrick (Casper Van Dien) begins collecting research for a series of articles on famous disasters. Along the way, he makes a curious discovery: In the photos of such catastrophes as the San Francisco Earthquake and the Hindenburg explosion, he notices that the same person keeps showing up in the crowds. It soon develops that a group of futuristic "tourists" have signed on with an organization called Thrill Seekers, which whisks its customers to historical tragedies so that they can experience the thrill of being eyewitnesses. Much to his horror, Tom finds out that these time-traveling tourists have shown up in his own town, preparing to watch a cataclysmic disaster that has not yet transpired -- one that, unless prevented, will claim the lives of Tom's ex-wife and son. Originally telecast as The Time Shifters by TBS on October 17, 1999, this made-for-cable feature has since been released to video as Thrill Seekers. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 32 min.
Directed By: Mario Azzopardi
Written By: Kurt Inderbitzin, Gay Walch
Genres: Action & Adventure, Television, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy

In Theaters: Oct 17, 1999 Wide
On DVD: Jan 16, 2001
Studio: York

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Scott Weinberg, Apollo Guide
Reasonably distracting B-movie fun.

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Cast

            Casper Van Dien as Tom Merrick

            Martin Sheen as Grifasi

            Theresa Saldana as Cortez

            Peter Outerbridge as Felder

            Julian Richings as Murray Trevor (The Tourist)

            Lawrence Z. Dane as FBI Agent Baker

            Catherine Oxenberg as Thrill Seekers Spokeperson

            Mimi Kuzyk as Eleanor Grayson

            Jim Allodi as FBI Agent Stanton

            Deborah Odell as Jen

            Matthew Bennett as Capt. Tyler

            Marc Donato as Kevin

            Stephen Bogaert as Steve

            Sumela Kay as Girl on Plane

            Carole MacKereth as Flight Attendant

            Trevor Bain as Man at Gas Station

            Matt Birman as Cameraman

            Jim Codrington as Copilot

            Brenden Connor as Subway Newscaster

            Kathryn Humphries as Reporter at Arean

            Oscar Hsu as FBI Agent Subway

            Tony Meyler as Cop at Turnstyles

            Billy Otis as Gas Station Attendant

            Lee Smart as Arena Manager

            Robert Thomas as Cop Outside Arena

            Catherine Bell as Elizabeth Wintern
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