As Benjamin Franklin famously wrote, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”
The horror genre offers a controlled environment in which viewers can reflect on their own morality, whether it be via catharsis or escapism, but a personal loss can complicate one’s relationship with horror. Even the most hardened of fans may struggle to find comfort in the genre after experiencing the death of a loved one.
45 years ago today, Phantasm helped viewers confront death head-on while subtly exploring the grief that accompanies it. In the film, 13-year-old Mike (A. Michael Baldwin) convinces his older brother-turned-guardian Jody (Bill Thornbury) and their affable neighborhood ice cream man, Reggie (Reggie Bannister), to investigate a mysterious mortician dubbed The Tall Man (Angus Scrimm).
Phantasm was the third feature from writer-director Don Coscarelli. The seed was planted upon witnessing the audience react to a small jump...
The horror genre offers a controlled environment in which viewers can reflect on their own morality, whether it be via catharsis or escapism, but a personal loss can complicate one’s relationship with horror. Even the most hardened of fans may struggle to find comfort in the genre after experiencing the death of a loved one.
45 years ago today, Phantasm helped viewers confront death head-on while subtly exploring the grief that accompanies it. In the film, 13-year-old Mike (A. Michael Baldwin) convinces his older brother-turned-guardian Jody (Bill Thornbury) and their affable neighborhood ice cream man, Reggie (Reggie Bannister), to investigate a mysterious mortician dubbed The Tall Man (Angus Scrimm).
Phantasm was the third feature from writer-director Don Coscarelli. The seed was planted upon witnessing the audience react to a small jump...
- 3/28/2024
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
The Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead episode of The Black Sheep was Written and Narrated by Andrew Hatfield, Edited by Brandon Nally, Produced by Lance Vlcek and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
It’s a rare thing to see a horror series with near complete creative control from one person. Currently, Damien Leone seems to be in the drivers seat for the Terrifier series that we are certain to get more entries in and I’ve talked about the Chucky/Child’s Play series that Don Mancini is the driving force for. There’s also another Don that’s in charge of another important horror series. Don Coscarelli gave us one of the most original and successful independent films of all time with 1979’s Phantasm. He wrote, directed, shot, and edited that first movie with his dad helping produce it and his mom doing costumes, production design,...
It’s a rare thing to see a horror series with near complete creative control from one person. Currently, Damien Leone seems to be in the drivers seat for the Terrifier series that we are certain to get more entries in and I’ve talked about the Chucky/Child’s Play series that Don Mancini is the driving force for. There’s also another Don that’s in charge of another important horror series. Don Coscarelli gave us one of the most original and successful independent films of all time with 1979’s Phantasm. He wrote, directed, shot, and edited that first movie with his dad helping produce it and his mom doing costumes, production design,...
- 6/1/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Since 1991, The Young and the Restless fans have been enjoying (and sometimes loathing) the antics of Michael Baldwin, played by actor Christian LeBlanc. Aside from his nearly four-year hiatus (from 1993 – 1997), Michael has been a consistent character. Recently, LeBlanc sat down for an interview with Soap Opera Digest. The actor revealed some pretty interesting tidbits about his character, including the fact that he wasn’t always meant to last.
From stalker to beloved husband: The evolution of Michael Baldwin Christian LeBlanc attends the CBS Daytime Emmy Awards in 2019 I Leon Bennett/Getty Images
Michael is the son of River Baldwin and Gloria Abbott Baldwin, and half-sibling to Kevin and Eden. When he made his first appearance in Genoa City in the early 90s, he served as a mentor to budding lawyer Christine. Micheal became enamored with Christine, kissing her after winning a court case and proceeding to stalk and harass her.
From stalker to beloved husband: The evolution of Michael Baldwin Christian LeBlanc attends the CBS Daytime Emmy Awards in 2019 I Leon Bennett/Getty Images
Michael is the son of River Baldwin and Gloria Abbott Baldwin, and half-sibling to Kevin and Eden. When he made his first appearance in Genoa City in the early 90s, he served as a mentor to budding lawyer Christine. Micheal became enamored with Christine, kissing her after winning a court case and proceeding to stalk and harass her.
- 3/12/2023
- by Jessica Wick
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Young and the Restless has featured many popular characters since it began in 1973. But easily one of the most iconic is Victor Newman, played for more than 40 years by the legendary Eric Braeden. Victor’s impact on the show and the other characters is immeasurable. And even co-star Christian LeBlanc says his character, attorney Michael Baldwin, looks up to Victor as a “seminal father figure.”
Christian LeBlanc joined ‘The Young and the Restless’ in the 1990s ‘The Young and the Restless’ actor Christian LeBlanc on May 2, 2019, in Los Angeles | Greg Doherty/Getty Images
LeBlanc debuted on The Young and the Restless in November 1991, playing Michael Baldwin until 1993. But after a few years, the actor returned in 1997 and has remained in the role ever since. In April 2005, LeBlanc also briefly took his character to As the World Turns, another CBS daytime soap. That series concluded in 2010.
However, LeBlanc started his...
Christian LeBlanc joined ‘The Young and the Restless’ in the 1990s ‘The Young and the Restless’ actor Christian LeBlanc on May 2, 2019, in Los Angeles | Greg Doherty/Getty Images
LeBlanc debuted on The Young and the Restless in November 1991, playing Michael Baldwin until 1993. But after a few years, the actor returned in 1997 and has remained in the role ever since. In April 2005, LeBlanc also briefly took his character to As the World Turns, another CBS daytime soap. That series concluded in 2010.
However, LeBlanc started his...
- 3/3/2023
- by Robert Yaniz Jr.
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Young and the Restless characters frequently come and go. Fenmore Baldwin has been missing in action for years. But he recently returned to town during the holidays, with Zach Tinker reprising his role. But will he stick around for a long time?
Fenmore Baldwin is in town to honor his mother
Icymi! Young & Restless Comings & Goings — Zach Tinker Back As Fenmorehttps://t.co/MJQIcKmEq4#Yr #YoungAndTheRestless #youngandrestless #Days #Dool #Daysofourlives pic.twitter.com/Qcg8lEaGtk
— Soaps Spoilers (Chrissi) (@SoapsSpoilers) January 13, 2023
Tracey E. Bregman has been dazzling the small screen as Lauren Baldwin for 40 years, and the show decided to give her a standalone episode to honor her time on the series. The episode, celebrating Bregman’s 40th anniversary, features the actor’s character receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Fashion.
Lauren will have her whole family there to celebrate with her, but the best surprise would be...
Fenmore Baldwin is in town to honor his mother
Icymi! Young & Restless Comings & Goings — Zach Tinker Back As Fenmorehttps://t.co/MJQIcKmEq4#Yr #YoungAndTheRestless #youngandrestless #Days #Dool #Daysofourlives pic.twitter.com/Qcg8lEaGtk
— Soaps Spoilers (Chrissi) (@SoapsSpoilers) January 13, 2023
Tracey E. Bregman has been dazzling the small screen as Lauren Baldwin for 40 years, and the show decided to give her a standalone episode to honor her time on the series. The episode, celebrating Bregman’s 40th anniversary, features the actor’s character receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Fashion.
Lauren will have her whole family there to celebrate with her, but the best surprise would be...
- 1/30/2023
- by Produced by Digital Editors
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc) is a vital character on The Young and the Restless. For over three decades, he’s been helping Genoa City residents with their legal trouble. But could he be saying goodbye to the show again?
The Young and the Restless star Christian LeBlanc I Amy Sussman/Getty Images Who is Michael Baldwin on ‘The Young and the Restless’?
Michael made his The Young and the Restless debut in November 1991. He’s a hotshot lawyer who hires Christine Blair (Lauralee Bell) to work at his firm. He quickly shows villainous qualities when he makes advances toward Christine.
Although Christine turns him down, Michael’s obsession increases. He starts living in an apartment next door to Christine and keeps tabs on her via a hole in the closet. One of his most shocking moments is when he busts into Christine’s apartment. However, before Michael can harm Christine,...
The Young and the Restless star Christian LeBlanc I Amy Sussman/Getty Images Who is Michael Baldwin on ‘The Young and the Restless’?
Michael made his The Young and the Restless debut in November 1991. He’s a hotshot lawyer who hires Christine Blair (Lauralee Bell) to work at his firm. He quickly shows villainous qualities when he makes advances toward Christine.
Although Christine turns him down, Michael’s obsession increases. He starts living in an apartment next door to Christine and keeps tabs on her via a hole in the closet. One of his most shocking moments is when he busts into Christine’s apartment. However, before Michael can harm Christine,...
- 1/27/2023
- by Carol Cassada
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tracey E. Bregman is famous for playing Lauren Fenmore on The Young and the Restless. Since 1983, she’s entertained viewers as the mean girl/heroic fashionista. As Bregman celebrates her 40th anniversary with the soap opera, she’s receiving lots of support.
The Young and the Restless star Tracey E. Bregman I Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic via GettyImages Tracey E. Bregman is celebrating her 40th anniversary on ‘The Young and the Restless’
On Jan. 25, 1983, Bregman debuted as Lauren on The Young and the Restless. The redhead teenager took Genoa City by storm and earned a reputation as a mean girl. Lauren’s early years on the show consisted of bullying her former friend Traci Abbott (Beth Maitland) and having romances with Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian) and Paul Williams (Doug Davidson).
Lauren became a heroine during her famous feud with Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown). Sheila caused Lauren much heartache by sleeping with her husband,...
The Young and the Restless star Tracey E. Bregman I Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic via GettyImages Tracey E. Bregman is celebrating her 40th anniversary on ‘The Young and the Restless’
On Jan. 25, 1983, Bregman debuted as Lauren on The Young and the Restless. The redhead teenager took Genoa City by storm and earned a reputation as a mean girl. Lauren’s early years on the show consisted of bullying her former friend Traci Abbott (Beth Maitland) and having romances with Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian) and Paul Williams (Doug Davidson).
Lauren became a heroine during her famous feud with Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown). Sheila caused Lauren much heartache by sleeping with her husband,...
- 1/25/2023
- by Carol Cassada
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Manson Brothers Show, which is hosted by the writers/stars of the horror comedy The Manson Brothers Midnight Zombie Massacre – Chris Margetis (Stone Manson) and Mike Carey (Skull Manson) – got its start a couple weeks ago with an episode in which the boys looked back at the 1976 classic The Omen… and also discussed tortilla soup, Iron Maiden, and the wrestling word of the week. Last week, they revisited John Carpenter’s The Fog. And in the new episode that has just arrived online, they’re discussing writer/director Don Coscarelli’s 1979 mind-bender Phantasm (get it Here). To find out what they think of the movie – as well as other assorted topics – check out the video embedded above!
Here’s some information on The Manson Brothers Show: At long last, The Manson Brothers (Stone and Skull Manson) bring their lunacy to The Arrow in the Head Show YouTube Channel! The...
Here’s some information on The Manson Brothers Show: At long last, The Manson Brothers (Stone and Skull Manson) bring their lunacy to The Arrow in the Head Show YouTube Channel! The...
- 12/12/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
It’s time for a new episode of our Deconstructing… video series, and with this one we’re looking back at one of the all-time greats of the horror genre: writer/director Don Coscarelli’s 1979 classic Phantasm (watch it Here). To watch Phantasm get the Deconstructing… treatment, check out the video embedded above!
Phantasm has the following synopsis:
The residents of a small town have begun dying under strange circumstances, leading young Mike to investigate. After discovering that the Tall Man, the town’s mortician, is killing and reanimating the dead as misshapen zombies, Mike seeks help from his older brother, Jody, and local ice cream man Reggie. Working together, they try to lure out and kill the Tall Man, all the while avoiding his minions and a deadly silver sphere.
The film stars Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Reggie Bannister, Kathy Lester, Bill Cone, Mary Ellen Shaw, Terrie Kalbus, and Lynn Eastman,...
Phantasm has the following synopsis:
The residents of a small town have begun dying under strange circumstances, leading young Mike to investigate. After discovering that the Tall Man, the town’s mortician, is killing and reanimating the dead as misshapen zombies, Mike seeks help from his older brother, Jody, and local ice cream man Reggie. Working together, they try to lure out and kill the Tall Man, all the while avoiding his minions and a deadly silver sphere.
The film stars Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Reggie Bannister, Kathy Lester, Bill Cone, Mary Ellen Shaw, Terrie Kalbus, and Lynn Eastman,...
- 12/7/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Many of us have people in our lives who just aren’t as into horror as we are. Come October, it is tempting to simply hide away, shunning them for a month as we indulge in our favorite genre, as we no doubt will do at least some of the time. But then, they may be open to getting into the Halloween spirit at least a little bit.
For that, there are a number of terrific movies that take place on and around the holiday that are not out of the question for the squeamish. Some fit comfortably into the horror genre and some are far from it, but all beautifully capture the essence of the season.
So, here are a few of our favorite family Halloween movies to get you and the scaredy cat in your life into the Halloween mood for spooky season…
Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
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For that, there are a number of terrific movies that take place on and around the holiday that are not out of the question for the squeamish. Some fit comfortably into the horror genre and some are far from it, but all beautifully capture the essence of the season.
So, here are a few of our favorite family Halloween movies to get you and the scaredy cat in your life into the Halloween mood for spooky season…
Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
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- 10/25/2022
- by Brian Keiper
- bloody-disgusting.com
Stars: Tiffany Shepis, A. Michael Baldwin, Sal Governale, Shawn Hernandez, Jayson Champion, Perry Batson, Ashley-Marie Zgabay, Elizabeth Redpath, Ben Warner, Will Morgan, Gage Tijerina, Danielle Jones, Cory W. Ahre, Keefer Barlow, Lyndsey Case | Written and Directed by Jeremy Sumrall
Jeremy Sumrall writes and directs this slasher flick that will see release through Wild Eye Releasing. Set in the 1980’s, a trend in horror (and other genres) that I enjoy, regardless of how overdone it’s perhaps becoming, this is a ritualistic serial-killery (is that a word?) and sexually frantic film about a resurrected murderer named Alex Black.
There is, indeed, a lot of sex here. I mean, it’s part and parcel of the slasher sub-genre, right? Teenagers doing the horizontal mambo while a maniac is on the loose? It happens a lot here, perhaps to the point of annoyance, and perhaps even to the point where most slasher fans might even say…...
Jeremy Sumrall writes and directs this slasher flick that will see release through Wild Eye Releasing. Set in the 1980’s, a trend in horror (and other genres) that I enjoy, regardless of how overdone it’s perhaps becoming, this is a ritualistic serial-killery (is that a word?) and sexually frantic film about a resurrected murderer named Alex Black.
There is, indeed, a lot of sex here. I mean, it’s part and parcel of the slasher sub-genre, right? Teenagers doing the horizontal mambo while a maniac is on the loose? It happens a lot here, perhaps to the point of annoyance, and perhaps even to the point where most slasher fans might even say…...
- 1/21/2020
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
A. Michael Baldwin, Tiffany Shepis in Pickaxe Horror icons A.Michael Baldwin (Phantasm) and Tiffany Shepis (Strange Nature) star in director Jeremy Sumrall’s wickedly bloody ode to ’80s horror, Pickaxe. The survivors of a series of brutal killings in a small town are forced to face a killer once again when a ritual resurrects him from …
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- 12/4/2019
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
As Mike in the Phantasm “Phranchise” A. Michael Baldwin faced off against Angus Scrimm’s intimidating “Tall Man”. Now, he’s going toe-to-toe in with another sizable adversary in Pickaxe (currently streaming courtesy of Wild Eye Releasing). Give the trailer a spin at the top of the article and read the synopsis below. Synopsis:The survivors of a […]
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- 11/19/2019
- by Josh Millican
- DreadCentral.com
Tagline: "An Urban Legend Reborn." Pickaxe is a slasher feature from director Jeremy Sumrall (The Pick-Axe Murders Part III: The Final Chapter). This film debuted on most Digital platforms this past week. This title stars: A. Michael Baldwin (Phantasm), horror legend Tiffany Shepis (Strange Nature) and Kerry Beyer (Spirit Camp). An homage to '80s horror, the film's trailer debuted recently and shows a masked figure, focused on a small town. To bring the terror, a preview of Pickaxe is available here. The killings began in 1982. Long since dead, Alex Black (Perry Batson) is brought back-from-the-dead through a black magic ritual. Now, Black is ready for another run at the townsfolk, who turned their back on him. Wild Eye Releasing has brought the film to Digital platforms, this month. A film which knows its slasher roots, Pickaxe is bringing an urban legend to viewers this week. Horror fans can find...
- 11/13/2019
- by noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Flay
Stars: Elle Lamont, Violett Beane, A. Michael Baldwin, Kaylee King, Johnny Walter, Aaron Spivey-Sorrells, Dalton E. Gray, Emily Grace Dunn, Sarah Joy Byington, Noé de la Garza , Peggy Schott, Mike Dell | Written by Matthew Daley | Directed by Eric Pham
Name: Flay
Age: 2019
Appearance: CGI-laden ghostly horror, featuring a Slenderman entity, a haunted painting, a cursed chain, teenage angst drama and a cameo from A. Michael Baldwin, aka “Mike” out of Phantasm.
Not another Slenderman film?
With his faceless stare and fine suit, it looks like Slenderman but it’s actually the ghost of a murdered American Indian who went by the name of Flay.
So, why does he wear a suit and tie?
The film opens with a prologue set in the 1800s showing Flay refusing to wear western clothing and is tortured to death by having his face skinned whilst being chained.
Hence the cursed chains!
Yes!
And the faceless man!
Stars: Elle Lamont, Violett Beane, A. Michael Baldwin, Kaylee King, Johnny Walter, Aaron Spivey-Sorrells, Dalton E. Gray, Emily Grace Dunn, Sarah Joy Byington, Noé de la Garza , Peggy Schott, Mike Dell | Written by Matthew Daley | Directed by Eric Pham
Name: Flay
Age: 2019
Appearance: CGI-laden ghostly horror, featuring a Slenderman entity, a haunted painting, a cursed chain, teenage angst drama and a cameo from A. Michael Baldwin, aka “Mike” out of Phantasm.
Not another Slenderman film?
With his faceless stare and fine suit, it looks like Slenderman but it’s actually the ghost of a murdered American Indian who went by the name of Flay.
So, why does he wear a suit and tie?
The film opens with a prologue set in the 1800s showing Flay refusing to wear western clothing and is tortured to death by having his face skinned whilst being chained.
Hence the cursed chains!
Yes!
And the faceless man!
- 5/6/2019
- by Aaron Shakespeare
- Nerdly
Dread and Epic Pictures present Black Site. Described as an action horror mix between H.P. Lovecraft and The Raid, Black Site will be released on VOD on April 9th. Also: release details for Flay and Evil River.
Black Site On Demand Release Details: Press Release: "Epic Pictures and Dread are thrilled to represent the action horror, Black Site, releasing April 9, 2019! It is best described as a mixture of “John Carpenter Meets H.P. Lovecraft Meets The Raid.” Jonathan Barkan at Dread Central could barely contain his excitement!
“When I first heard about Black Site, my imagination went wild at the description. Then, after seeing it, I knew that this was a film that would be perfect for horror audiences and Dread! Tom Paton is an amazing director who has an incredibly bright future ahead of him and it’s a pleasure and an honor to be a part of that.
Black Site On Demand Release Details: Press Release: "Epic Pictures and Dread are thrilled to represent the action horror, Black Site, releasing April 9, 2019! It is best described as a mixture of “John Carpenter Meets H.P. Lovecraft Meets The Raid.” Jonathan Barkan at Dread Central could barely contain his excitement!
“When I first heard about Black Site, my imagination went wild at the description. Then, after seeing it, I knew that this was a film that would be perfect for horror audiences and Dread! Tom Paton is an amazing director who has an incredibly bright future ahead of him and it’s a pleasure and an honor to be a part of that.
- 3/15/2019
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
An independent production company that successfully sued Sony over their attempts to stop their movie from being released has not only won the case but set a release date for the title.
Flay, originally due for release in 2017, tells of a young woman who goes up against a malevolent faceless spirit. Sony claimed Phame Factory’s film was a rip-off of the Slender Man legend, which the studio believed they had exclusive rights to. As a result of the messy legal tangle, writer and producer Eric Pham opted not to release the film until he met the studio in court.
Sony, whose Slender Man movie was coming up for release, argued that Phame Factory’s Flay character was too similar to Slender Man. Phame Factory claimed its promotion, distribution and advertisement of Flay didn’t infringe Sony’s trademarks and copyrights and the lawsuit was wrapped two weeks ago. Says...
Flay, originally due for release in 2017, tells of a young woman who goes up against a malevolent faceless spirit. Sony claimed Phame Factory’s film was a rip-off of the Slender Man legend, which the studio believed they had exclusive rights to. As a result of the messy legal tangle, writer and producer Eric Pham opted not to release the film until he met the studio in court.
Sony, whose Slender Man movie was coming up for release, argued that Phame Factory’s Flay character was too similar to Slender Man. Phame Factory claimed its promotion, distribution and advertisement of Flay didn’t infringe Sony’s trademarks and copyrights and the lawsuit was wrapped two weeks ago. Says...
- 3/8/2019
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Exclusive: Flay, the feature film that Sony claimed was a rip off of its own Slender Man, is set to finally be released after independent production company Phame Factory and the Hollywood studio resolved their differences.
Last year, Sony served the indie with a cease-and-desist order to stop the release of Flay as it claimed that it was a rip-off of the Slender Man character, which it had the exclusive rights to.
However, Phame Factory filed a lawsuit in July seeking a judgement that its promotion and distribution of Flay didn’t infringe Sony’s copyrights. It has now won the right to release the film and has reached an agreement with Sony, albeit with a disclaimer on advertising materials, trailers and the movie itself.
The film, which is written and produced by Eric Pham, tells the story of a young woman who goes up against a malevolent faceless spirit.
Last year, Sony served the indie with a cease-and-desist order to stop the release of Flay as it claimed that it was a rip-off of the Slender Man character, which it had the exclusive rights to.
However, Phame Factory filed a lawsuit in July seeking a judgement that its promotion and distribution of Flay didn’t infringe Sony’s copyrights. It has now won the right to release the film and has reached an agreement with Sony, albeit with a disclaimer on advertising materials, trailers and the movie itself.
The film, which is written and produced by Eric Pham, tells the story of a young woman who goes up against a malevolent faceless spirit.
- 2/22/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The Tall Man is back with a Vengeance!
Phantasm III: Lord Of The Dead and Phantasm IV: Oblivion, two Cult Classics in Don Coscarelli’s Legendary Horror Franchise, make Their Standalone Blu-ray Debuts September 18th. Available Separately, each Title Includes a Behind-the-Scenes Featurette, Audio Commentary and More!
Mike (Michael Baldwin) faces off against a lethal arsenal of terrible weapons when he confronts a mysterious grave robber known only as the Tall Man (Angus Scrimm) in horror icon Don Coscarelli’s Phantasm III: Lord Of The Dead (1994) and Phantasm IV: Oblivion (1998). Two of the most popular titles in the Phantasm franchise, the films will be available separately when they make their Blu-ray debuts September 18 from Well Go USA Entertainment.
In addition, Don Coscarelli turns author when his memoir, True Indie: Life and Death in Filmmaking, is published by St. Martin’s Press on October 2. A crash course on the indie film world,...
Phantasm III: Lord Of The Dead and Phantasm IV: Oblivion, two Cult Classics in Don Coscarelli’s Legendary Horror Franchise, make Their Standalone Blu-ray Debuts September 18th. Available Separately, each Title Includes a Behind-the-Scenes Featurette, Audio Commentary and More!
Mike (Michael Baldwin) faces off against a lethal arsenal of terrible weapons when he confronts a mysterious grave robber known only as the Tall Man (Angus Scrimm) in horror icon Don Coscarelli’s Phantasm III: Lord Of The Dead (1994) and Phantasm IV: Oblivion (1998). Two of the most popular titles in the Phantasm franchise, the films will be available separately when they make their Blu-ray debuts September 18 from Well Go USA Entertainment.
In addition, Don Coscarelli turns author when his memoir, True Indie: Life and Death in Filmmaking, is published by St. Martin’s Press on October 2. A crash course on the indie film world,...
- 9/4/2018
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Last year, the folks at Well Go USA Entertainment made dreams come true for fans of the Sentinel Spheres when they released the entire Phantasm series on a five-film Blu-ray collection. If you didn't pick up the collection or you prefer individual releases over box sets, Well Go USA still has you covered with their upcoming standalone Blu-ray releases of Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead and Phantasm IV: Oblivion, and we have the full release details and a look at the cover art for both Blu-rays:
Press Release: Plano, Texas. – Mike (Michael Baldwin) faces off against a lethal arsenal of terrible weapons when he confronts a mysterious grave robber known only as the Tall Man (Angus Scrimm) in horror icon Don Coscarelli’s Phantasm III: Lord Of The Dead (1994) and Phantasm IV: Oblivion (1998). Two of the most popular titles in the Phantasm franchise, the films will be available separately...
Press Release: Plano, Texas. – Mike (Michael Baldwin) faces off against a lethal arsenal of terrible weapons when he confronts a mysterious grave robber known only as the Tall Man (Angus Scrimm) in horror icon Don Coscarelli’s Phantasm III: Lord Of The Dead (1994) and Phantasm IV: Oblivion (1998). Two of the most popular titles in the Phantasm franchise, the films will be available separately...
- 8/15/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
"You play a good game, boy, but the game is over. Now you die!" Keep an eye out for flying Sentinel Spheres, because the the Tall Man and his undead army are coming to home media in a new DVD collection featuring all five Phantasm films, and Well Go USA has provided us with one DVD set to give away to one lucky Daily Dead reader!
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Prize Details: (1) Winner will receive (1) 5-Film Phantasm Collection on DVD.
How to Enter: We're giving Daily Dead readers multiple chances to enter and win:
1. Instagram: Following us on Instagram during the contest period will give you an automatic contest entry. Make sure to follow us at:
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2. Email: For a chance to win via email, send an email to contest@dailydead.com with the subject “Phantasm DVD Collection Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
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- 9/12/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Well Go USA Entertainment brings all five films in Don Coscarelli’s iconic horror franchise to DVD for the first time in one box set when Phantasm: 5 Movie DVD Collection debuts on September 19. The collection includes Phantasm: Remastered (1979), Phantasm II (1988), Phantasm III: Lord Of The Dead (1994), Phantasm IV: Oblivion (1998) and the most recent installment Phantasm: Ravager (2016). Each film finds Mike (Michael Baldwin) facing off against a mysterious grave robber known only as the Tall Man (Angus Scrimm) and his lethal arsenal of terrible weapons.
Phantasm: 5 Movie DVD Collection includes:
Disc 1: Phantasm: Remastered
Bonus Materials Include:
Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Don Coscarelli and Stars Michael Baldwin, Angus Scrimm and Bill Thornbury
Graveyard Carz
Interviews with Don Coscarelli and Angus Scrimm
Deleted Scenes
Theatrical Trailer
Phantasm: Remastered Synopsis:
At a funeral, Mike (Michael Baldwin), watches as a tall mortician clad in black (Angus Scrimm) tosses...
Phantasm: 5 Movie DVD Collection includes:
Disc 1: Phantasm: Remastered
Bonus Materials Include:
Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Don Coscarelli and Stars Michael Baldwin, Angus Scrimm and Bill Thornbury
Graveyard Carz
Interviews with Don Coscarelli and Angus Scrimm
Deleted Scenes
Theatrical Trailer
Phantasm: Remastered Synopsis:
At a funeral, Mike (Michael Baldwin), watches as a tall mortician clad in black (Angus Scrimm) tosses...
- 8/29/2017
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Earlier this year, Well Go USA Entertainment unleashed the Tall Man and his Sentinel Spheres on Blu-ray in an eye-popping Phantasm box set, and now they've announced a DVD collection of all five films in the Phantasm franchise:
Press Release: Plano, Texas. (August 8, 2017) – Well Go USA Entertainment brings all five films in Don Coscarelli’s iconic horror franchise to DVD for the first time in one box set when Phantasm: 5 Movie DVD Collection debuts on September 19. The collection includes Phantasm: Remastered (1979), Phantasm II (1988), Phantasm III: Lord Of The Dead (1994), Phantasm IV: Oblivion (1998) and the most recent installment Phantasm: Ravager (2016). Each film finds Mike (Michael Baldwin) facing off against a mysterious grave robber known only as the Tall Man (Angus Scrimm) and his lethal arsenal of terrible weapons.
Phantasm: 5 Movie DVD Collection includes:
Disc 1: Phantasm: Remastered
Bonus Materials Include:
Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Don Coscarelli and Stars Michael Baldwin,...
Press Release: Plano, Texas. (August 8, 2017) – Well Go USA Entertainment brings all five films in Don Coscarelli’s iconic horror franchise to DVD for the first time in one box set when Phantasm: 5 Movie DVD Collection debuts on September 19. The collection includes Phantasm: Remastered (1979), Phantasm II (1988), Phantasm III: Lord Of The Dead (1994), Phantasm IV: Oblivion (1998) and the most recent installment Phantasm: Ravager (2016). Each film finds Mike (Michael Baldwin) facing off against a mysterious grave robber known only as the Tall Man (Angus Scrimm) and his lethal arsenal of terrible weapons.
Phantasm: 5 Movie DVD Collection includes:
Disc 1: Phantasm: Remastered
Bonus Materials Include:
Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Don Coscarelli and Stars Michael Baldwin,...
- 8/9/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Well Go USA Entertainment brings all five films in Don Coscarelli’s iconic horror franchise to DVD for the first time in one box set when Phantasm: 5 Movie DVD Collection debuts on September 19. The collection includes Phantasm: Remastered (1979), Phantasm II (1988), Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead (1994), Phantasm IV: Oblivion (1998) and the most recent installment Phantasm: Ravager (2016). Each film finds Mike (Michael Baldwin) facing off […]...
- 8/9/2017
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Nick Aldwinckle Jun 5, 2017
We round up the latest horror-tinged Blu-ray and DVD releases....
So, after a brief hiatus, it turns out a lot’s happened in the few months between these round ups. A snap general election has been called, terror has struck at the heart of Manchester and a scandal approaching Watergate levels has hit the U.S presidency. More importantly, Troll 2 has finally come to UK Netflix and is the cherry on the cake made entirely of a series of kind of wonderful, kind of… not films on DVD and Bluray.
So, 1990’s Troll 2, you may or may not be aware of, is generally regarded as one of the very greatest 'so bad it’s good' movies. There are many worse (The Rollerblade Seven or Gary Oldman little person rom-com Tiptoes come to mind), though it’s difficult to think of many other truly awful movies...
We round up the latest horror-tinged Blu-ray and DVD releases....
So, after a brief hiatus, it turns out a lot’s happened in the few months between these round ups. A snap general election has been called, terror has struck at the heart of Manchester and a scandal approaching Watergate levels has hit the U.S presidency. More importantly, Troll 2 has finally come to UK Netflix and is the cherry on the cake made entirely of a series of kind of wonderful, kind of… not films on DVD and Bluray.
So, 1990’s Troll 2, you may or may not be aware of, is generally regarded as one of the very greatest 'so bad it’s good' movies. There are many worse (The Rollerblade Seven or Gary Oldman little person rom-com Tiptoes come to mind), though it’s difficult to think of many other truly awful movies...
- 6/1/2017
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Uncork'd Entertainment has picked up worldwide rights to horror fantasy Flay from director Eric Pham. Pham, who is known for his special effects work on Grindhouseand Sin City, directs a cast including Violette Beane, A. Michael Baldwin, Elle Lamont, Dalton Gray, Johnny Walter, Aaron Spivey-Sorrells, Peggy Schott, Kaylee King and Noe de la Garza. Story follows an estranged daughter who, after the death of her mother, struggles to save her brother and those…...
- 5/25/2017
- Deadline
Author: Competitions
To mark the release of Phantasm 1-5 on 24th April, we’ve been given a limited edition collection boxset to give away to one winner.
Beginning with the 1979 original through to 2016’s Phantasm: Ravager, the five films which make up the Phantasm series follow the young Mike Baldwin (A. Michael Baldwin) as he battles against the enigmatic “Tall Man” – an extraterrestrial being intent on harvesting the human race as slaves for his home planet. Aided by friend Reggie (Reggie Bannister) and his trusty four-barrelled shotgun, Mike resolves to vanquish the Tall Man before he wipes out humanity altogether.
Brought together for the first time on Blu-ray – including a stunning new 4K restoration of the original Phantasm overseen by J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Trek Into Darkness) – the Phantasm series is back with added balls!
Please note: This competition is open to UK residents only...
To mark the release of Phantasm 1-5 on 24th April, we’ve been given a limited edition collection boxset to give away to one winner.
Beginning with the 1979 original through to 2016’s Phantasm: Ravager, the five films which make up the Phantasm series follow the young Mike Baldwin (A. Michael Baldwin) as he battles against the enigmatic “Tall Man” – an extraterrestrial being intent on harvesting the human race as slaves for his home planet. Aided by friend Reggie (Reggie Bannister) and his trusty four-barrelled shotgun, Mike resolves to vanquish the Tall Man before he wipes out humanity altogether.
Brought together for the first time on Blu-ray – including a stunning new 4K restoration of the original Phantasm overseen by J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Trek Into Darkness) – the Phantasm series is back with added balls!
Please note: This competition is open to UK residents only...
- 4/21/2017
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
I hope you guys are ready, because April 11th looks to be an incredible day of home entertainment releases for genre fans, especially if you’ve been patiently waiting for the stunning new Phantasm Blu-ray set from Well Go USA, which features every film from the franchise together in one nifty package. Arrow Video has also assembled the first two House movies for a limited edition Blu-ray set that arrives this week, and Severin Films has resurrected the cult classic Cathy’s Curse in HD for the first time ever.
Severin Films is also keeping busy with a pair of other releases—Dark Water and The Other Hell—and Scream Factory is giving both The Vampire and Demented the Blu-ray treatment as well.
Other notable horror and sci-fi home entertainment offerings for April 11th include The Bye Bye Man (Unrated), The Violent Shit Collection, Chupacabra Territory, Naciye, Takashi Miike’s Dead or Alive trilogy,...
Severin Films is also keeping busy with a pair of other releases—Dark Water and The Other Hell—and Scream Factory is giving both The Vampire and Demented the Blu-ray treatment as well.
Other notable horror and sci-fi home entertainment offerings for April 11th include The Bye Bye Man (Unrated), The Violent Shit Collection, Chupacabra Territory, Naciye, Takashi Miike’s Dead or Alive trilogy,...
- 4/11/2017
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Beginning April 11th, you can invite The Tall Man into your home with The Phantasm Collection, and Well Go USA has provided us with one of their six-disc Blu-ray box sets to give away to one very lucky Daily Dead reader.
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Prize Details: (1) Winner will receive (1) Blu-ray box set of The Phantasm Collection.
How to Enter: We're giving Daily Dead readers multiple chances to enter and win:
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- 4/6/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Well Go USA plays a good game, indeed. The distributor today revealed an April 11th release date for their new Blu-ray box set, The Phantasm Collection. Comprised of six discs and all five Phantasm films, this box set also comes packed with hours of new bonus features from director Don Coscarelli himself, including audio commentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, and featurettes.
For the complete list of new bonus features, we have the official press release, and in case you missed them, check out the list of previously announced special features for the box set, which is also teased in new images below.
Press Release: Plano, Texas. (March 9, 2017) – Well Go USA Entertainment announced today the all-new bonus materials included in the upcoming The Phantasm Collection, scheduled to release in a limited edition, six-disc Blu-ray™ box set on April 11. In addition to the previously released archival material included in the box set, Phantasm creator...
For the complete list of new bonus features, we have the official press release, and in case you missed them, check out the list of previously announced special features for the box set, which is also teased in new images below.
Press Release: Plano, Texas. (March 9, 2017) – Well Go USA Entertainment announced today the all-new bonus materials included in the upcoming The Phantasm Collection, scheduled to release in a limited edition, six-disc Blu-ray™ box set on April 11. In addition to the previously released archival material included in the box set, Phantasm creator...
- 3/9/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
If you live stateside and your eyes grew wide at the sight of Arrow Video's UK Phantasm box set, then don't despair, because Well Go USA is bringing The Tall Man to Us horror lovers like never before with their Phantasm special edition box set that contains all five Phantasm films (including the 4K restoration of the original movie) and enough bonus features to please diehard "Phans" of the franchise.
According to Blu-ray.com and Amazon, Well Go USA's Phantasm Blu-ray collection will be released on March 28th. Special features are still in development and have yet to be announced, but below we have the lists of bonus features that have been revealed so far, as well as a look at the cover art featuring The Tall Man with his Sentinel Spheres.
Box set special features (via Blu-ray.com): "Phantasm (1979)
Synopsis: Mike, a young teenage boy who has just lost his parents,...
According to Blu-ray.com and Amazon, Well Go USA's Phantasm Blu-ray collection will be released on March 28th. Special features are still in development and have yet to be announced, but below we have the lists of bonus features that have been revealed so far, as well as a look at the cover art featuring The Tall Man with his Sentinel Spheres.
Box set special features (via Blu-ray.com): "Phantasm (1979)
Synopsis: Mike, a young teenage boy who has just lost his parents,...
- 1/17/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
It may be Jason's big day, but Arrow Video has something special in store for fans of The Tall Man who live in England, as they've announced an epic Phantasm UK Blu-ray limited edition collection that contains all five of the franchise's films, a new 152-page book, and much more.
From Arrow Video: "New UK Only Title: Phantasm 1-5 – (Limited Edition Blu-ray Collection)
The Phantasm series is back with added balls! Limited to 10,000 copies.
Pre-order your copy: http://bit.ly/2io2QMA
Release Date: 24th April 2017
Few horror movie franchises are as iconic as Don Coscarelli’s Phantasm series. From its deadly flying silver spheres through to its hooded dwarf minions, and of course, the towering figure of arch villain The Tall Man himself, the imagery conjured up by the Phantasm films remains etched in the psyche of genre fans everywhere.
Beginning with the 1979 original through to 2016’s Phantasm: Ravager,...
From Arrow Video: "New UK Only Title: Phantasm 1-5 – (Limited Edition Blu-ray Collection)
The Phantasm series is back with added balls! Limited to 10,000 copies.
Pre-order your copy: http://bit.ly/2io2QMA
Release Date: 24th April 2017
Few horror movie franchises are as iconic as Don Coscarelli’s Phantasm series. From its deadly flying silver spheres through to its hooded dwarf minions, and of course, the towering figure of arch villain The Tall Man himself, the imagery conjured up by the Phantasm films remains etched in the psyche of genre fans everywhere.
Beginning with the 1979 original through to 2016’s Phantasm: Ravager,...
- 1/13/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Horror Channel FrightFest celebrates 12th year at Glasgow Film Festival with record-breaking fourteen titles – including Ten premieres and a screening of the 4K restoration of Phantasm!
FrightFest Passes are £70 and available from noon on Mon January 16th 2016. Passes cover all films on Fri 24 and Sat 25 Feb Only. Tickets for A Cure for Wellness and Phantasm: Remastered. Individual tickets for the Fri/Sat films are on sale Mon January 23rd from 10am.
To book tickets: +44 (0)141 332 6535 / boxoffice@glasgowfilm.org / www.glasgowfilm.org/festival
From the press release:
Monstrous stories, unspeakable urban legends, brutal acts and fearsome folktales dominate as the UK’s favourite horror fantasy event returns to the Glasgow Film Festival with a record fourteen films, including ten UK premieres, screening from Thurs 23 Feb to Sat 25 Feb 2017 at the iconic Glasgow Film Theatre.
Kicking off with a special screening of A Cure For Wellness, an intense psychological ride from Gore Verbinski,...
FrightFest Passes are £70 and available from noon on Mon January 16th 2016. Passes cover all films on Fri 24 and Sat 25 Feb Only. Tickets for A Cure for Wellness and Phantasm: Remastered. Individual tickets for the Fri/Sat films are on sale Mon January 23rd from 10am.
To book tickets: +44 (0)141 332 6535 / boxoffice@glasgowfilm.org / www.glasgowfilm.org/festival
From the press release:
Monstrous stories, unspeakable urban legends, brutal acts and fearsome folktales dominate as the UK’s favourite horror fantasy event returns to the Glasgow Film Festival with a record fourteen films, including ten UK premieres, screening from Thurs 23 Feb to Sat 25 Feb 2017 at the iconic Glasgow Film Theatre.
Kicking off with a special screening of A Cure For Wellness, an intense psychological ride from Gore Verbinski,...
- 1/13/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Well Go USA Entertainment brought us the latest installment in the cult favorite Phantasm series from legendary writer/director Don Coscarelli when the fifth installment in the franchise Phantasm: Ravager debuted on Blu-ray™ and DVD December 6.
David Hartman (Transformers Prime, Roughnecks: Starship Troopers) is the firs t new director of a film in the popular Phantasm series history with Phantasm: Ravager, which features the entire original cast including Reggie Bannister – a veteran of all five films – A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, and Kat Lester. Angus Scrimm takes up his iconic role as the terrifying Tall Man for the fifth and final time.
Phantasm: Remastered presents Mike, Jody, Reggie, and the Tall Man as they’ve never been seen before. For the first time in high-definition, follow the trio in the remastered original classic that started it all, in which two brothers discover their local mortuary hides a legion of hooded killer dwarfs,...
David Hartman (Transformers Prime, Roughnecks: Starship Troopers) is the firs t new director of a film in the popular Phantasm series history with Phantasm: Ravager, which features the entire original cast including Reggie Bannister – a veteran of all five films – A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, and Kat Lester. Angus Scrimm takes up his iconic role as the terrifying Tall Man for the fifth and final time.
Phantasm: Remastered presents Mike, Jody, Reggie, and the Tall Man as they’ve never been seen before. For the first time in high-definition, follow the trio in the remastered original classic that started it all, in which two brothers discover their local mortuary hides a legion of hooded killer dwarfs,...
- 12/21/2016
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Tuesday, December 6th is a big day for Phantasm "phans," as you can finally bring home the remastered version of Don Coscarelli’s original film as well as Phantasm: Ravager in stunning HD, courtesy of Well Go USA. Cult movie enthusiasts should also be keeping an eye out for Mpi Home Video's 30th anniversary presentation of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, as well as Kino Lorber’s Blu-ray of Doomwatch. We’re also seeing a handful of recent festival hits—Trash Fire, Jack Goes Home, and SiREN—coming home this Tuesday, and the first season of Scream Queens arrives on DVD, too.
Other notable releases for December 6th include The Possession Experiment, The Devil’s Dolls, and the Black & Chrome Edition of Mad Max: Fury Road.
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer: 30th Anniversary Collector’s Edition (Mpi Home Video, Blu-ray)
Undeniably one of the...
Other notable releases for December 6th include The Possession Experiment, The Devil’s Dolls, and the Black & Chrome Edition of Mad Max: Fury Road.
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer: 30th Anniversary Collector’s Edition (Mpi Home Video, Blu-ray)
Undeniably one of the...
- 12/6/2016
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
With Well Go USA Entertainment’s Phantasm: Ravager (read our review) releasing on Blu-ray and DVD December 6th, we scored an exclusive gif and new image set from the all-new film that brings one of cinema’s longest-running franchises (36 years!) without a reboot to a close. Mike (A. Michael Baldwin) and Reggie (Reggie Banister) team up once again confront the […]...
- 12/5/2016
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Well Go USA will inject timeless horror into your holidays this year with their upcoming Blu-ray / DVD releases of Phantasm: Ravager and Phantasm: Remastered. Place them under your tree and keep an eye out for flying Sentinel spheres coming down your chimney this December.
Press Release: Plano, Texas. (October 31, 2016) – Well Go USA Entertainment brings two terrifying installments in the cult favorite Phantasm series from legendary writer/director Don Coscarelli when the fifth installment in the franchise Phantasm: Ravager and the original Phantasm: Remastered debut on Blu-ray™and DVD December 6.
David Hartman (Transformers Prime, Roughnecks: Starship Troopers) is the first new director of a film in the popular Phantasm series history with Phantasm: Ravager, which features the entire original cast including Reggie Bannister – a veteran of all five films – A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, and Kat Lester. Angus Scrimm takes up his iconic role as the terrifying Tall...
Press Release: Plano, Texas. (October 31, 2016) – Well Go USA Entertainment brings two terrifying installments in the cult favorite Phantasm series from legendary writer/director Don Coscarelli when the fifth installment in the franchise Phantasm: Ravager and the original Phantasm: Remastered debut on Blu-ray™and DVD December 6.
David Hartman (Transformers Prime, Roughnecks: Starship Troopers) is the first new director of a film in the popular Phantasm series history with Phantasm: Ravager, which features the entire original cast including Reggie Bannister – a veteran of all five films – A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, and Kat Lester. Angus Scrimm takes up his iconic role as the terrifying Tall...
- 10/31/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
In 1979, Don Coscarelli was 23 years old when he made a haunting, off-beat tale of two brothers facing off against an inter-dimensional threat known as The Tall Man, who Angus Scrimm (Coscarelli’s best friend) played with psychopathic intensity. “Phantasm” became a cult phenomenon, spawning four sequels; the purported finale, “Phantasm: Ravager” (Well Go USA), opens this week. But Scrimm’s no longer around to help promote it, and Coscarelli’s left on his own to contemplate a rocky career.
Whether or not it’s truly the last, “Ravager” does mark Scrimm’s final performance. The actor died in January at the age of 89, not long after production wrapped. When “Phantasm: Ravager” premiered at Fantastic Fest in Austin, alongside a new 4k restoration of the original film (aided by Jj Abrams’ production studio, Bad Robot), the screenings had the air of a wake.
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Whether or not it’s truly the last, “Ravager” does mark Scrimm’s final performance. The actor died in January at the age of 89, not long after production wrapped. When “Phantasm: Ravager” premiered at Fantastic Fest in Austin, alongside a new 4k restoration of the original film (aided by Jj Abrams’ production studio, Bad Robot), the screenings had the air of a wake.
See More‘Phantasm and You’ Featurette Runs Down...
- 10/7/2016
- by Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
Phantasm: Ravager is a cult sequel to a cult franchise made for a specific cult of fans. If you’ve never been sucked into Don Coscarelli’s do-it-yourself supernatural series, David Hartman’s fifth (and most likely final) tale of Tall-Man-terror will disappoint and frustrate. Obvious budgetary restrictions whittle down most scenes to “goofy” effects and minimal locations work, but this is everything true fans will be expecting. Hartman’s fivequel is a sentimental, fulfilling finale meant for fans who love watching airborne metallic orbs eviscerate victims, like a Coscarelli-approved bearhug that comforts through carnage.
Haters, stay away – this isn’t your movie.
Phantasm‘s latest chapter begins with Reggie (Reggie Bannister) appearing in the desert, four-barrel shotgun and all. He recalls the tragedies of his past, and reminds viewers that the Tall Man (Angus Scrimm) can pretty much do whatever the hell he wants. This is the only fitting setup,...
Haters, stay away – this isn’t your movie.
Phantasm‘s latest chapter begins with Reggie (Reggie Bannister) appearing in the desert, four-barrel shotgun and all. He recalls the tragedies of his past, and reminds viewers that the Tall Man (Angus Scrimm) can pretty much do whatever the hell he wants. This is the only fitting setup,...
- 10/5/2016
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
Legendary genre filmmaker, Don Coscarelli, is unleashing the souls of the damned again, as his legendary horror series, ‘Phantasm,’ is now available On Demand and Digital HD. An all-new 4K restoration of the franchise’s original 1979 cult classic, ‘Phantasm: Remastered,’ as well as this year’s ‘Phantasm: Ravager,’ the fifth and final movie in the series, are also set to be released in theaters this Friday. ‘Phantasm: Remastered’ was written, directed and edited by Coscarelli, who also worked as the cinematographer on the sci-fi film. The franchise’s initial movie, which is also available on iTunes, stars Angus Scrimm, Reggie Bannister and A. Michael Baldwin. The original classic that started it all [ Read More ]
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- 10/5/2016
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Our resident VOD expert tells you what's new to rent and/or own this week via various Digital HD providers such as cable Movies On Demand, Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play and, of course, Netflix. Cable Movies On Demand: Same-day-as-disc releases, older titles and pretheatrical X-Men: Apocalypse (superhero action-adventure sequel; James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac; rated PG-13) The Purge: Election Year (horror-thriller sequel; Frank Grillo, Elizabeth Mitchell; rated R) Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy Xv (animated fantasy; voices: Aaron Paul, Lena Headey; rated PG-13) Phantasm: Ravager (horror/sci-fi sequel; Angus Scrimm, A. Michael Baldwin; available on cable Mod and in theaters; not rated) Sharknado 4: The 4th...
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- 10/4/2016
- by Robert B. DeSalvo
- Movies.com
While there may be a serious lack of theatrical horror coming our way this Halloween season, fear not genre fans, as we have over 15 different horror and sci-fi titles making their way onto smaller screens this October, which should help take the sting off a bit. Several great films I happened to catch earlier on this year at various festivals – The Greasy Strangler, In A Valley of Violence and Under the Shadow – are all making their VOD debuts this month, and you also have the remastered version of Don Coscarelli’s Phantasm and the series final sequel, Phantasm: Ravager, to look forward to as well.
Other notable VOD releases for October 2016 include The Windmill, The Unspoken, ClownTown, Fear, Inc., Vampyres, Halloweed, and Goddess of Love from Jon Knautz (The Shrine, Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer).
ClownTown (ITN Distribution) – October 4th
Clowntown tells the story of a group of friends who get...
Other notable VOD releases for October 2016 include The Windmill, The Unspoken, ClownTown, Fear, Inc., Vampyres, Halloweed, and Goddess of Love from Jon Knautz (The Shrine, Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer).
ClownTown (ITN Distribution) – October 4th
Clowntown tells the story of a group of friends who get...
- 10/1/2016
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Late Nite Grindhouse is proud to be bringing Phantasm in it’s newly remastered form, which they are dubbing as Phantasm: Remastered, to the Moolah Theatre & Lounge in St. Louis, Missouri. If you haven’t heard about this, J.J. Abrams and his company Bad Robot stepped in and performed a remaster/restoration on the film, which was in dire need considering Coscarelli’s own print wasn’t in the best of shape.
The residents of a small town have begun dying under strange circumstances, leading young Mike (Michael Baldwin) to investigate. After discovering that the Tall Man (Angus Scrimm), the town’s mortician, is killing and reanimating the dead as misshapen zombies, Mike seeks help from his older brother, Jody (Bill Thornbury), and local ice cream man Reggie (Reggie Bannister). Working together, they try to lure out and kill the Tall Man, all the while avoiding his minions and a deadly silver sphere.
The residents of a small town have begun dying under strange circumstances, leading young Mike (Michael Baldwin) to investigate. After discovering that the Tall Man (Angus Scrimm), the town’s mortician, is killing and reanimating the dead as misshapen zombies, Mike seeks help from his older brother, Jody (Bill Thornbury), and local ice cream man Reggie (Reggie Bannister). Working together, they try to lure out and kill the Tall Man, all the while avoiding his minions and a deadly silver sphere.
- 9/30/2016
- by Andy Triefenbach
- Destroy the Brain
From the tender ages of 23 - 25, Don Coscarelli worked on a movie involving a tall, macabre undertaker who caused a lot of undead, little-person shenanigans in the fictional Morningside Cemetery and the small town around it. Coscarelli didn't know it then, but what he created was The formative surrealist nightmare work that would go on to influence a generation of filmmakers and fascinate fans of strange cinema for decades to come. We now know that film as Phantasm. In the movie, Michael (A. Michael Baldwin) follows his brother Jody (Bill Thornbury) around like a stray puppy. Seeing as he's an orphan, I'm not surprised, and it's as endearing as it is annoying. Michael catches the local undertaker loading up the coffin into a hearse all by himself, which is weird...
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- 9/30/2016
- Screen Anarchy
Back in 1979, an up-and-coming filmmaker by the name of Don Coscarelli unleashed Phantasm, his terrifying and surreal exploration of fear, onto unsuspecting horror fans. Now, over 37 years later, we are about to celebrate the release of Phantasm: Ravager, the final installment of the iconic franchise that recently enjoyed its world premiere at the 2016 Fantastic Fest. It’s a project that Phantasm fans have been waiting to see for a long time, and I have to say that by and large, longtime Phanatics should be absolutely pleased with how Ravager has turned out.
Co-writer/director David Hartman’s genuine passion for this franchise is engrained in every single moment of this sequel, which perfectly embodies the scrappy “can-do” attitude that has gotten the Phantasm series this far. The film is also a beautiful tribute to the legacy of the franchise’s villain, The Tall Man, portrayed by Angus Scrimm, who sadly passed away earlier this year.
Co-writer/director David Hartman’s genuine passion for this franchise is engrained in every single moment of this sequel, which perfectly embodies the scrappy “can-do” attitude that has gotten the Phantasm series this far. The film is also a beautiful tribute to the legacy of the franchise’s villain, The Tall Man, portrayed by Angus Scrimm, who sadly passed away earlier this year.
- 9/29/2016
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
"If this one doesn't scare you, you're already dead." Horror fans already know this one well. Back in 1979, director Don Coscarelli introduced The Tall Man and his deadly silver Sentinel Spheres to the world in a sci-fi horror film called Phantasm. The film built up a cult following over the years and, believe it or not, they're just about to release the fourth sequel titled Phantasm: Ravager (see the trailer for that here). In addition to the release of that new film, Coscarelli's original film that started it all is getting a re-release as Phantasm: Remastered. This brand new 4K rereleae also features remastered 5.1 surround sound, all overseen by J.J. Abrams and the folks at Bad Robot. The film stars A. Michael Baldwin, Angus Scrimm, Reggie Bannister and Bill Thornbury. If you've never seen this film, it's worth checking out. Seriously. Here's the new high def trailer for Don Coscarelli's Phantasm: Remastered,...
- 9/22/2016
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Former ice cream man Reggie has played a good game against The Tall Man, but that game is not quite over. There is one more round to be fought in the fifth film in Don Coscarelli's frightening franchise, and that final showdown is teased in the official trailer for Phantasm: Ravager that was recently unveiled by EW.
Phantasm: Ravager will be released On Demand and on Digital HD this October 4th, followed by a theatrical release on October 7th from Well Go USA Entertainment. A special behind-the-scenes sneak peek of the film will be revealed at Art House Theater Day screenings of Phantasm: Remastered on September 24th.
The fifth and final film in Coscarelli's frightening franchise was directed by David Hartman, who co-wrote the script with Coscarelli.
Ravager stars ice-cream-man-turned-hunter-of-evil Reggie (Reggie Bannister) and also features the return of cast members Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Kat Lester, and the late,...
Phantasm: Ravager will be released On Demand and on Digital HD this October 4th, followed by a theatrical release on October 7th from Well Go USA Entertainment. A special behind-the-scenes sneak peek of the film will be revealed at Art House Theater Day screenings of Phantasm: Remastered on September 24th.
The fifth and final film in Coscarelli's frightening franchise was directed by David Hartman, who co-wrote the script with Coscarelli.
Ravager stars ice-cream-man-turned-hunter-of-evil Reggie (Reggie Bannister) and also features the return of cast members Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Kat Lester, and the late,...
- 9/21/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Phantasm: Ravager is the fifth and supposedly final film in the classic Phantasm horror franchise. Today we have a fun trailer for the movie, which comes from director David Hartman and writer Don Coscarelli, who wrote and directed the original Phantasm movie back in 1979. When talking about the film in an interview with EW, Coscarelli said:
“It’s a swan song to the series. There’s some new iterations of those brain-shucking spheres and a lot of good stuff that the fans will enjoy. It ties up a lot of the storylines and answers some questions that fans have had.”
The movie reunites Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Reggie Bannister, and the Tall Man himself Angus Scrimm, who passed away earlier this year. They all starred in the original movie in which the characters Mike, Jody, and Reggie attempt to stop the Tall Man from transforming corpses into dwarf zombies, a...
“It’s a swan song to the series. There’s some new iterations of those brain-shucking spheres and a lot of good stuff that the fans will enjoy. It ties up a lot of the storylines and answers some questions that fans have had.”
The movie reunites Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Reggie Bannister, and the Tall Man himself Angus Scrimm, who passed away earlier this year. They all starred in the original movie in which the characters Mike, Jody, and Reggie attempt to stop the Tall Man from transforming corpses into dwarf zombies, a...
- 9/21/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Joseph Baxter Sep 21, 2016
The terrifying Tall Man makes his creepy return in the trailer for long-awaited horror sequel Phantasm: Ravager...
One of horror cinema’s most unsung, yet influential franchises makes a return glistening with global devastation in Phantasm: Ravager. The trailer for the upcoming release of the belated fourth sequel of the Phantasm film franchise showcases an upgraded return for writer/director Don Coscarelli’s illusion-imbued cinematic shockfests.
The trailer for Phantasm: Ravager, the franchise’s first entry since 1998’s Phantasm IV: Oblivion, sticks to the tried and true, once again focusing on the series’ repertory ponytail-rocking protagonist in Reggie Bannister’s 'Reggie'. Apparently having spent the last 18 years wandering the Earth like Caine from Kung Fu, it seems that Reggie is ready for what is being billed as the final showdown between him and The Tall Man.
Series alumni A. Michael Baldwin and Bill Thornbury, the young siblings...
The terrifying Tall Man makes his creepy return in the trailer for long-awaited horror sequel Phantasm: Ravager...
One of horror cinema’s most unsung, yet influential franchises makes a return glistening with global devastation in Phantasm: Ravager. The trailer for the upcoming release of the belated fourth sequel of the Phantasm film franchise showcases an upgraded return for writer/director Don Coscarelli’s illusion-imbued cinematic shockfests.
The trailer for Phantasm: Ravager, the franchise’s first entry since 1998’s Phantasm IV: Oblivion, sticks to the tried and true, once again focusing on the series’ repertory ponytail-rocking protagonist in Reggie Bannister’s 'Reggie'. Apparently having spent the last 18 years wandering the Earth like Caine from Kung Fu, it seems that Reggie is ready for what is being billed as the final showdown between him and The Tall Man.
Series alumni A. Michael Baldwin and Bill Thornbury, the young siblings...
- 9/20/2016
- Den of Geek
By Seth Metoyer,
MoreHorror.com
The Tall Man returns in Phantasm: Ravager, the fifth and final film in the series will be in theaters and On Digital HD and On Demand October 7th.
Additionally, Phantasm: Remasterd in 4k will also be in select theaters and on VOD October 7th.
I'm definitely looking forward to seeing Angus Scrimm in his final and arguably most notable role as Tall Man.
Check out all the details below.
From The Press Release
Phantasm: Ravager is an all-new film that brings one of cinema’s longest-running franchises (36 years!) without a reboot to a close, with Mike (A. Michael Baldwin) and Reggie (Reggie Banister) teaming up to confront the dimension-hopping Tall Man (Angus Scrimm, in his final role) once and for all.
Written by Don Coscarelli & David Hartman
Directed by David Hartman
Executive Produced by Brad Baruh
Starring Angus Scrimm, Reggie Bannister, and A. Michael Baldwin...
MoreHorror.com
The Tall Man returns in Phantasm: Ravager, the fifth and final film in the series will be in theaters and On Digital HD and On Demand October 7th.
Additionally, Phantasm: Remasterd in 4k will also be in select theaters and on VOD October 7th.
I'm definitely looking forward to seeing Angus Scrimm in his final and arguably most notable role as Tall Man.
Check out all the details below.
From The Press Release
Phantasm: Ravager is an all-new film that brings one of cinema’s longest-running franchises (36 years!) without a reboot to a close, with Mike (A. Michael Baldwin) and Reggie (Reggie Banister) teaming up to confront the dimension-hopping Tall Man (Angus Scrimm, in his final role) once and for all.
Written by Don Coscarelli & David Hartman
Directed by David Hartman
Executive Produced by Brad Baruh
Starring Angus Scrimm, Reggie Bannister, and A. Michael Baldwin...
- 9/10/2016
- by admin
- MoreHorror
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