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Phantasm IV: Oblivion

  • 19981998
  • RR
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
7.6K
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Angus Scrimm in Phantasm IV: Oblivion (1998)
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  • Fantasy
  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
Mike travels through time and dimensions to find the Tall Man's origins.Mike travels through time and dimensions to find the Tall Man's origins.Mike travels through time and dimensions to find the Tall Man's origins.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
7.6K
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  • Director
    • Don Coscarelli
  • Writer
    • Don Coscarelli(based on character created by)
  • Stars
    • A. Michael Baldwin
    • Reggie Bannister
    • Bill Thornbury
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  • Director
    • Don Coscarelli
  • Writer
    • Don Coscarelli(based on character created by)
  • Stars
    • A. Michael Baldwin
    • Reggie Bannister
    • Bill Thornbury
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 111User reviews
    • 77Critic reviews
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  • Videos1

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    A. Michael Baldwin
    A. Michael Baldwin
    • Mikeas Mike
    Reggie Bannister
    Reggie Bannister
    • Reggieas Reggie
    Bill Thornbury
    Bill Thornbury
    • Jodyas Jody
    Heidi Marnhout
    Heidi Marnhout
    • Jenniferas Jennifer
    Bob Ivy
    Bob Ivy
    • Demon Trooperas Demon Trooper
    Angus Scrimm
    Angus Scrimm
    • The Tall Manas The Tall Man
    Christopher L. Stone
    • Music & Dwarf Creaturesas Music & Dwarf Creatures
    • (voice)
    • (as Christopher Stone)
    Chloe Kay
    • Background Playeras Background Player
    Sylvia Flammer
    • Background Playeras Background Player
    David Gasster
    • Background Playeras Background Player
    Sasha Kassel
    • Background Playeras Background Player
    Aidan Kassel
    • Background Playeras Background Player
    Eric Avary
    • 13th Morningside Volunteer Infantrymanas 13th Morningside Volunteer Infantryman
    Andy John
    • 13th Morningside Volunteer Infantrymanas 13th Morningside Volunteer Infantryman
    George A. Craig
    • 13th Morningside Volunteer Infantrymanas 13th Morningside Volunteer Infantryman
    Steven C. Kassel
    • 13th Morningside Volunteer Infantrymanas 13th Morningside Volunteer Infantryman
    Robert Gates
    • 13th Morningside Volunteer Infantrymanas 13th Morningside Volunteer Infantryman
    Todd Mecklem
    • 13th Morningside Volunteer Infantrymanas 13th Morningside Volunteer Infantryman
    • Director
      • Don Coscarelli
    • Writer
      • Don Coscarelli(based on character created by)
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    • Trivia
      After a very mixed fan reaction and some harsh criticism received in relation to Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead (1994), Don Coscarelli decided that he had already gone too far in the action/comedy direction. Subsequently, he wanted to bring the saga "back to its roots" crafting a low budget sequel more focused in the horror and surrealist aspects of the story, in the vein of Phantasm (1979). At the same time, plenty of unused footage from the original film was located after having being lost for years. The conjunction of both things ultimately became the basis for Phantasm IV: Oblivion (1998).
    • Goofs
      (at around 54 mins) Reggie tells Jennifer that he has been chasing the Tall Man 'for several years". However, the events of the past three films (Phantasm (1979), Phantasm II (1988), and Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead (1994)) have been portrayed as directly continuous leading back to Mike being released from the mental hospital in Phantasm II with the events of the subsequent films taking place over the course of only a few months.
    • Quotes

      Reggie: Some cops can be real assholes.

    • Crazy credits
      Final credit (copyright notice): "This motion picture is protected under the laws of the United States and other countries. Unauthorised duplication, distribution, or exhibition may result in civil liability, criminal prosecution, and the wrath of The Tall Man."
    • Connections
      Featured in Tarnation (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Have You Seen It?
      Lyrics by Reggie Bannister

      Performed by Reggie Bannister (as Reggie B) & the Jizz Wailin' Ya' Doggies

      From the CD album "Fools Paradise"

      Courtesy of Plan 10 Recordings

      Executive Producer Terry J. Svejda

      Produced by Doug Agee

      Alpha Sound Services Geneva, Il.

    User reviews111

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    Top review
    Good, but would have been better as a mini-series
    First off, let me say that Angus Scrimm is a National Treasure and any Phantasm movie is worth watching just for his performance.

    The first two Phantasms were excellent, pure works of imagination that are unlike any other horror series. As for part 3, I've only seen part of it on Sci-Fi and as its not available yet on DVD, I don't remember it too well but presumably OblIVion takes over where that one left off...Mike is heading off into the wastelands and Reggie is pinned to the ceiling by a bunch of silver spheres.

    The story has Mike once again trying to stop the Tall Man and Reggie trying to catch up with him. This time we jump through space, time and dimension to find the Tall Man's origins and get a glimpse of the future he has in store for the earth.

    This is a fairly good installment but it seems like there's more story then fits into the ninety-minute format. It sort of reminded me of Stephen King's Dark Tower series and I think would have been more fun if there was more time to explore some of the story lines hinted at. But if you're a fan of the other films, there's no reason not to check this one out.
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    • Apr 1, 2002

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    • Release date
      • October 13, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Phantasm IV: Infinity
    • Filming locations
      • Ventura, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Starway International Inc.
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    • Budget
      • $650,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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