Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur

Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur

Year: 2011

Runtime: 75 mins

Language: English

Director: Ethan Spaulding

MysteryComedyFamilyAnimation

The gang’s quiet spa retreat turns into chaos when they stumble upon the Phantosaur, a terrifying prehistoric beast summoned to guard ancient treasure hidden in desert caves. With Shaggy reluctantly stepping up after a session of modern hypnosis, his newfound courage helps the team confront the monster and protect the loot.

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1

Escape to La Serena for Shaggy's anxiety

Shaggy's irrational fear prompts Mystery Inc. to take him to a tranquil spa in La Serena to help him cope. At the spa, they meet owner Mr. Hubley and the paleontologist Svankmajer, with Windsor overseeing a nearby dig. The visit sets up an uneasy alliance between the investigators and the spa staff as the mystery begins to unfold.

Day 1 La Serena, spa
2

Phantosaur attack disrupts the dig site

While the group settles in, a looming 'ghost dinosaur' attack erupts at the dig site, freezing Shaggy with fear. Scooby-Doo bravely rescues him from danger, and Fred uses the Mystery Machine to topple the phantom off a cliff. The incident shatters the apparent tranquility and reveals the real danger behind the legend.

Evening Day 1 La Serena dig site
3

Hypnosis twist revealed

Hubley explains the Phantosaur is tied to Shaggy's conditioning and reveals the hypnosis twist. He states Shaggy has been trained to switch between his ordinary self and a fearless persona whenever a keyword is spoken. The catch is that no one remembers what that keyword is.

Night Day 1 Spa/Dig site
4

Pursuit of clues and biker trouble

Fred, Daphne, and Velma pursue clues at the dig site, looking for stray dinosaur tracks and snake-like trails that hint at a hidden plot. Meanwhile, Shaggy gets drawn into trouble after a biker gang encounter at a buffet, triggered by the same keyword. The investigation begins to tangle with dangerous social circles.

Day 2 morning Dig site and buffet
5

Shaggy learns to ride

Daphne teaches Shaggy how to ride a motorcycle, expanding his skills as the group braces for further chaos. The lesson takes place as the mystery around Svankmajer's team deepens. Momentum builds toward a high-adrenaline confrontation.

Day 2 afternoon La Serena area
6

Shaggy races and saves Tex

Hearing the keyword again, Shaggy enters the motorcycle race and unexpectedly rescues Tex, the race's leader, from certain danger. Tex gains respect for Shaggy after the daring rescue, validating his courage despite his fear. The moment marks a turning point for Shaggy's confidence.

Day 2 afternoon Road race location
7

Phantosaur returns with Velociraptors

The Phantosaur returns during the race, this time accompanied by a pack of Velociraptors that disrupt the competition. The danger escalates as the group realizes the creature is part of a larger plan. The team tightens around the mystery as the threat compounds.

Day 2 late afternoon Racecourse near La Serena
8

Mining van trail reveals deeper plot

The mystery deepens when the investigators spot a mining company's van whose cables and tires match the earlier trail clues. The group suspects someone is using the Phantosaur scare tactics to drive away Svankmajer's team and seize the mine's silver resources. Suspicion shifts toward a coordinated, resource-driven motive.

Evening Day 2 Mine area
9

Equipment stolen and second Phantosaur

Hubley announces that his hypnotherapy equipment has been stolen, raising the stakes for the investigation. Later, the group encounters a second Phantosaur—a projection created by Svankmajer and Windsor using the stolen gear. The illusion underscores the breadth of the deception.

Day 3 morning Mine site / Svankmajer's camp
10

Revelation of raptors and skeleton plan

Back at Svankmajer's camp, the team uncovers that she hired graduate students to pose as Velociraptors and that the second Phantosaur was a projection built with Hubley's equipment. They also reveal the plan to scare La Serena into accepting the stolen skeleton for themselves. The conspiracy becomes clear and perilous.

Day 3 afternoon Svankmajer's camp / mine
11

Skeleton in quartz and fake fright motive

Svankmajer explains that her team uncovered a dinosaur skeleton preserved in quartz and intended to scare La Serena's residents to claim it for themselves. The reveal connects the phantom and raptor schemes to a theft-driven motive. The town's trust hinges on how the truth will be handled.

Day 3 afternoon Mine / town
12

Paint strippers trigger mine explosion

Paint strippers are used to simulate Phantosaur fire breath and trigger explosives meant to seal the mine. In the ensuing chaos, Shaggy overcomes his fear and rallies Tex's gang to rescue the others. The crisis tests everyone’s resolve and ingenuity.

Day 3 evening Mine entrance
13

Villains arrested; Shaggy is free

With the schemes exposed, Svankmajer and her team are arrested and Mystery Inc. is briefly freed from danger. Shaggy is unhypnotized, reclaiming his true self as the dust settles. The town begins to recover as the truth comes to light.

Aftermath Day 3 Mine / town
14

Hubley creates a new complication

Hubley inadvertently hypnotizes the rest of Mystery Inc. into believing they are Shaggy, setting up a new, comic complication for the team to untangle. The surreal postscript hints at more adventures to come. The group faces a playful but inconvenient cliffhanger.

End of Day 3 Spa / van

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