PHANTASM Movie Franchise Retrospective - Forever Horror Month Review

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  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2024

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  • @jimiseverus
    @jimiseverus 6 років тому +12

    "I blew up my own house because it was infested with midgets ." -Reggie Bannister best line ever

  • @goblintacos88
    @goblintacos88 4 роки тому +2

    I like the way you lay everything out, great review, got a sub from me. I remember the first time I saw Phantasm is was actually the 3rd one, it was on TV and I was just about to go to church, and the movie was at the part where the kid kills the bad people breaking in his house, and then it goes to the church where the Tall Man shows up, the spheres, and those bad guys back and zombie-fied, and that scared me to death, I didn't even want to go to church, lol, and then years later I found out that that movie was, bought them in order and the rest was history, My Favorite Horror Film & Franchise Of All Time!

  • @OliverHarper
    @OliverHarper 10 років тому +24

    Well done Nick!. Very informative and entertaining.

    • @ravensfilm
      @ravensfilm  10 років тому +5

      Coming from you, that means a BIG THUMBS UP to me.

    • @kyoto5
      @kyoto5 9 років тому +2

      +Oliver Harper Cool! You dig these films too, Oliver?? I can't wait till Phantasm 5. This is dude knows his films and I truly like this review of the Phantasm films.

    • @SoUtHMeMpHis
      @SoUtHMeMpHis 7 років тому +1

      RavensFilm Productions The scary part to me is going into the other dimension and seeing the Tall Man walk down the street when you see him but he doesn't see you,it seemed like purgatory.I'd like a remake but please keep the time period of the 70s and no political correctness.

  • @johnnydavis5896
    @johnnydavis5896 3 роки тому +2

    Angus was inspired by the old legends and brought a strong presence to the Tall Man something lost in most horror movies.

  • @johnlovesbridge
    @johnlovesbridge 8 років тому +1

    I found your channel searching for a "Less Than Zero" review, and I'm enjoying your content! My favorite Phantasm is the first. I remember the science fiction element to be a great twist that caught me off guard.

  • @jimroberts3268
    @jimroberts3268 3 роки тому +1

    I know it's hard to think of Phantasm with out Angus Scrimm, but a twist is Michael could go missing only for Reg to find him as a younger tall man, because the coffin in the back the hearse there was a black suit like the tall man's and what would Reg do I think it would put why the tall man was after him so much, and would be good ending to it all.

    • @KyeEnzoden
      @KyeEnzoden 2 роки тому

      I was just thinking about this earlier today. It's really the only way they could go besides a recast, whoever gets the role of Tall Man, Gods help them. It doesn't even have to be the same Mike, perhaps Tall Man found and caught a similar Mike from another Dimension and changed him, stuck this Mike's Gold Sphere into his head and boom. New Antagonist. Also, we could go animation, get permission for Angus' likeness, and find someone who can sound similar. The "Boy" will never be the same though.

  • @Jesse12489
    @Jesse12489 9 років тому +6

    The Tall man gave me nightmares as a kid. I had dreams of those slaves and the platinum balls. Funny how I couldn't remember the title of the movie until I watch star wars Force awakening and learn phasma named after this movie. So star wars helped me remember a childhood nightmare. Thanks a lot. maybe I should watch all of them. If I can re watch John carpenter The Thing then I can watch this.

    • @ESPIRITUS_A
      @ESPIRITUS_A 3 роки тому

      as a child you dreamed of a tall man with balls, who has little people as slaves. you should have visited dr. froyd and see what he had to say.

  • @TheFloodFourm
    @TheFloodFourm 2 місяці тому

    I just watched Phantasm 3 on a firestick channel called “Alter” last night and was blown away. The tall man and all the lore feels like something you’d see in a youtube ARG these days the story is very ahead of its time in a way. The special effects were awesome and the Reggie, Tom, and Rocky were amazing leads and carried a sense of drive you don’t see often. All in all it was a perfect package packed into a tight 90 minutes I’ll definitely be showing it to friends on Halloween. Looking forward to seeing more too.

  • @Outrider74
    @Outrider74 7 років тому +7

    I love that quad-barrel shotgun.

    • @lowerclassbrats77
      @lowerclassbrats77 5 років тому

      How does one cock two shotguns clamped together (difficult). We never see Reggie pump action the gun. That's fine, I suspend my disbelief. Love, love, love this series.

  • @DiggyDax92
    @DiggyDax92 10 місяців тому

    Just stumbled on your channel literally looking up “phantasm movie analysis” because I also love the first movie so much. I think I was 12 first time I saw it, and not only did it creep me out, but it sparked my interest in more strange horror films. Like you don’t know if the tall man is an alien or a demon in the first movie and just keeps you gripped. Subscribed, awesome video dude.

    • @ravensfilm
      @ravensfilm  10 місяців тому

      Awesome! Thank you!

  • @PlanetSidewinderGaming
    @PlanetSidewinderGaming 8 років тому +2

    I swear, it seems like we'll be waiting forever for Phantasm Ravager. Watched the preview, and it looks pretty damn solid.

  • @joseluisherreralepron9987
    @joseluisherreralepron9987 5 місяців тому

    I grew up with this film in edited form on TV in the early 80's. I loved it then, and I love it now. It's a great achievement for such a low budget film even if some of the f/x are dodgy. The most recent restored Blu Ray is a real joy.

  • @ManuelGuzman067
    @ManuelGuzman067 8 років тому +7

    wonder why they never did a remake of the classic 79 phantasm im thinking no one could replace angus scrimm as the tall man BOYYYYYYYYYY RIP

    • @ravensfilm
      @ravensfilm  8 років тому +2

      +latinoheatariel About a decade ago, New Line Cinema was in talks with Coscarelli about some sort of new project with Phantasm. It didn't go anywhere, though. I was in contact with NLC executive Jeff Katz at the time while running the old Forever Horror website, and it sounded like a pseudo reboot of sorts. None of it was clarified, but it ultimately didn't matter, anyway.

    • @nastylittlecritter
      @nastylittlecritter 8 років тому +2

      I don't think anybody who's not a hardcore horror fan knows what Phantasm is. Even when Phantasm II came out and it was a big commercial release, it wasn't a big hit. Yeah, it made it's money back eventually, but the series has always been more successful on home video.

  • @jondoes8222
    @jondoes8222 8 років тому +5

    What about CERN Sweden? I hear there are some Phantasm stuff going on there with the speed collider underground.

  • @TheWelcome7
    @TheWelcome7 8 років тому +2

    Well of course I couldn't agree more, the first was the best one for me because it seemed more well thought out. It was very original, not your typical gore horror movie. It's one of those movies you have to watch over and over to fully comprehend the mystery of it all. You couldn't of put it in better words of how you described it's qualities. Part 2 was fun to watch because it was exciting because it was a long awaited sequel and we all wanted to see the Tall Man back in action but I hated the new characters but overall I enjoyed seeing the Tall man and Reggie have a go at it. Part 3 was okay but at least the original main cast were brought back, but the story line wasn't as creative as the first.
    Part 4 I actually liked more because mainly it had revealed some mysteries that were not clear. I somehow got the idea that the tall man could never be caught with his guard down because, he never actually went out beyond his realm in his actual physical body, only clones.

  • @SoUtHMeMpHis
    @SoUtHMeMpHis 7 років тому +2

    Great presentation, good atmosphere, nice voice,overall 10/10,i wish you much success,growth,and prosperity! Keep being you,and Damn the man!

  • @MrGloriousg
    @MrGloriousg 8 років тому +2

    Yeah. I enjoyed Phantasm II more in the second viewing.... twenty-nine years later. The original had a mood about it, a one of a kind uniqueness about it. To this day it is still, one of the most original horror movies ever made.

  • @Marigen1971
    @Marigen1971 8 років тому +3

    I love the theme, it leaves me with a sense of dread and I also have a thing for Reggie. Hope to see Raveger pretty soon with my expectations low.

  • @BenRangel
    @BenRangel 7 років тому +1

    Great review! I truly agree Phantasm 1 throws everything at you. You've got a bit of eerie classic horror, the strong family vibe, scifi, some cleverness, lots of weirdness and the spheres thing sort of makes it feel like an "evil puzzle" movie, sort of like Cube.

  • @silvereagle2061
    @silvereagle2061 7 років тому +1

    #2 was a great film but it fell flat for me only because Baldwin wasn't in it. I love the last and my the time Ravenger rolls around, you come to see these people as family, and I ended up crying when the series finally came to a close.

  • @twikirobot6897
    @twikirobot6897 6 років тому +2

    The original stands on it's own....a top 10 classic of all time.

  • @patrickbogan5692
    @patrickbogan5692 9 років тому +1

    Some B movies excel in creating an internal mythos that transcends the skill of the film maker. Phantasm is the king of these. The world Coscarelli creates in these films is endlessly fascinating, even though the writing itself is disjointed, and often lacking in cohesion. I want many more of these films.

    • @ravensfilm
      @ravensfilm  9 років тому

      +Patrick Bogan Yeah, there are wonky parts from film-to-film based on budget, studio interference, and what not. Had Coscarelli had the resources to do what he wanted with each film, I think we would've gotten some more consistency.

  • @barrywright8557
    @barrywright8557 2 роки тому

    Loved your review especially with the dark background really gives a good atmosphere a lot of reviewers do scary movies in the light and you feel they just don’t bring the realism and your right I loved them all but the first one watching as a kid when it first came out just scared the shit out of you and even with the low budget was awesome and still is today and again yes that first one just pulls you in I liked the first one but the rest carries its weight! But seen your review and got to give you a thumbs up and what would it be without those famous spheres and those Cudas thanks for the review 👍🏽👍🏽!

  • @IFdude
    @IFdude 9 років тому

    I must say as a fan of the Phranchise, I think your retrospective is quite good. It shows the respect and reverence it deserves.
    Thanks for making it. I'm going to subscribe to your channel, because I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts when Ravager finally comes out.

  • @Captain_Rhodes
    @Captain_Rhodes 9 років тому +4

    I thought IV was a great movie and the ending was absolutely perfect. I would say its only second to phantasm 1. I dont think the series could have ended any better personally

    • @KyeEnzoden
      @KyeEnzoden 2 роки тому

      Yeah, I don't see how it could be a segway to V. There's way too much lore building and shyt going on to be just filler or setup.

  • @sexygrandmadarkness8485
    @sexygrandmadarkness8485 7 років тому +1

    I was only nine years old when this movie came out and the tall man scared the shit out of me but sooo cool ,)

  • @GenoX1987
    @GenoX1987 8 років тому +3

    I feel that after Ravager is released, I would like to see JJ Abrams work on a Phantasm remake with Coscarelli as an advisor. Abrams is a master of reboots and staying true to the roots and pleasing fans. His work on cleaning the first movie up to a 4k quality was a true gift to the fans and shows he is as much a fan as the rest of us are.

    • @KyeEnzoden
      @KyeEnzoden 2 роки тому

      Ooh, this reminds me of when I found articles on the net several years back. They were talking about how Coscarelli had been approached some time ago for remakes or reboots for Phantasm. He apparently turned them down (although interested), because he wanted to finish the story first.

    • @GenoX1987
      @GenoX1987 2 роки тому

      @@KyeEnzoden Coscarelli was a lying hack since Ravager not only did not wrap up the story, but wasted the last moments we had of Angus Scrimm to play the Tall Man for any meaningful scenes.

  • @MisterSifuentes
    @MisterSifuentes 8 років тому +1

    solid review! I will never forget the tall man.

  • @erikcastruita990
    @erikcastruita990 5 років тому

    I just noticed the emblem on the original cudas hood scoop reads ‘Cuda 440-6. It wasn’t represented as a Hemicuda after all.

  • @Christopherianmatt
    @Christopherianmatt 8 років тому

    Part 2 was the one I watched the most as a kid and holds mementoes for me, but I like part 3 the best. I did get tired of the zombies after a while. Worst zombies ever since they didn't get to kill anyone and got killed repeatedly. Time to update your retrospective.

  • @cheristettenbenz7052
    @cheristettenbenz7052 4 роки тому

    I remember watching the 1st one and wondering what was real and what was a dream. I immediately had to watch it again. Then came the sequels which I believe were all great in their own right. Definitely the most original horror film I've ever seen. To this day I place it number 2 on my list behind the Exorcist. Timeless and pure fucking genius. R.I.P. Angus Scrimm

  • @ghostlightx9005
    @ghostlightx9005 7 років тому +1

    Phantasm 2 has plenty surreal moments and a dreamlike quality. And yes it's my favourite, though I love them all.

    • @BonecrusherT800
      @BonecrusherT800 7 років тому

      Same. I've always been partial to the second film, though I enjoy the series as a while. I'd rank them: 2 1 4 3 and 5.

  • @eryckrice8203
    @eryckrice8203 8 років тому +3

    Best franchise ever ....thanx for the review! Bubba Ho Tepp maybe?

    • @jonbbaca5580
      @jonbbaca5580 7 років тому

      eryck rice Bubba ho tep was so freakin great

  • @patrickbogan5692
    @patrickbogan5692 9 років тому +1

    Oh. forgot about this. "Phantasm V; Ravager" trailer has been released. It's on youtube..

  • @thomaskphillips2582
    @thomaskphillips2582 6 років тому

    Phantasm=best bonkers film ever! Nick you and I were born in same year of 1980. I listen to you from Ireland I love listening to your many reviews

  • @scottlarmore5038
    @scottlarmore5038 4 роки тому

    Wow, your Undertaker impression is pretty good.

  • @ArcadeGames
    @ArcadeGames 9 років тому

    My two favorite horror characters, the tall man and the old creepy man from Poltergeist.

    • @hamtrak
      @hamtrak 9 років тому

      +ArcadeGames Actor Julian Beck was dying of stomach cancer while filming Poltergeist 2.

  • @UNIT522
    @UNIT522 9 років тому +1

    i wrote a creepypasta called CANDYMAN vs SLENDERMAN , and i wrote in the tallman character because i plan on writing and narrating a story called PHANTASM : The gateway

  • @jacksullivan4741
    @jacksullivan4741 6 років тому +2

    Rip angus grim

  • @SparkyMarkyMark23
    @SparkyMarkyMark23 7 років тому +2

    It's Awesome in my opinion.

  • @danileo13
    @danileo13 10 років тому

    I subbed, keep the good work coming, I really like your videos. :)

  • @hamtrak
    @hamtrak 9 років тому

    P2 was awesome! Only thing missing was A.Michael Baldwin.

  • @Thunder_Bird0
    @Thunder_Bird0 2 роки тому

    Im relatively young im in my mid 20’s i was introduced to this movie in high school through cinemassacre and i always thought these movies were very cool.

  • @HereComesPopoBawa
    @HereComesPopoBawa 8 років тому

    This was a great retrospective! But I couldn't for the life of me understand why the guy kept talking about french fries.

  • @joeb2588
    @joeb2588 Рік тому

    Nice review. I'd have a hard time ranking the films BUT, I like 3 and 5 better than 2, and 4 kinda sucks... this, of course taking 1 out of the contest.
    I'm not a big horror movie guy but there's something about Phantasm. I believe part 1, when I saw it as a young kid, pulled me in. Never forgot about it.

  • @kevinlenti2637
    @kevinlenti2637 8 років тому +1

    Spot on brother

  • @PMRBonez88
    @PMRBonez88 8 років тому +2

    I'm still waiting for Phantasm Ravager to come out soon, I'm hoping its this year.

    • @nastylittlecritter
      @nastylittlecritter 8 років тому

      Phantasm V is scheduled for release October 7th, on DVD and Digital

    • @ManuelGuzman067
      @ManuelGuzman067 8 років тому

      are you saying it did not make it to the theatre straight to dvd

    • @nastylittlecritter
      @nastylittlecritter 8 років тому

      +latinoheatariel I think it's getting a very limited theatrical release, but I think you need to reserve your tickets

    • @ManuelGuzman067
      @ManuelGuzman067 8 років тому

      thanks for the info

  • @dr.danchallice3888
    @dr.danchallice3888 4 роки тому

    Have you thought about doing more Phantasm reviews? And what did you think about Ravager?

    • @ravensfilm
      @ravensfilm  4 роки тому

      I never got to watching Ravager. Seeing the really cheap quality of it all in the trailer did not instill me with confidence or excitement. I heard a lot of unflattering things about it, too.

  • @Nighttrain701
    @Nighttrain701 9 років тому

    the first movie that's my favorite it was on tv I think I was 12? the scene where the finger turns into a big fly which me and my brother thought was pretty hilarious at the time ! then my parents came home and sent me to bed I didn't get to see the rest of the movie till years later.

  • @johnnydavis5896
    @johnnydavis5896 3 роки тому

    More a thriller than horror and as a result - when I was a kid scariest movie ever!

  • @LoneWolf_Cub_Ogami_Itto
    @LoneWolf_Cub_Ogami_Itto Рік тому

    Actually in the 1st its not a Hemi Cuda. Its a 1971 Plymouth 440-6 Pack 4-Speed 'Cuda

  • @romansact
    @romansact 10 років тому +3

    Great job

    • @ravensfilm
      @ravensfilm  10 років тому +1

      Thanks, man! I really appreciate the praise.

  • @boomstickcritique902
    @boomstickcritique902 7 років тому

    I liked the first.Thought the ending to the first could have been a little stronger.The second I felt was a pretty good action scifi film.The third has likable characters an is alot of fun.I dont like what they did with Mikes character in some aspects.In Phantasm 2 Mike was ready to kick the Tall Mans but.Then in 3 hes a helpless victim for most of the movie.I liked having the original actor back but I dont feel he was used as well as he could have .I think its a good horror comedy lol.Phantasm 4 I think is ok it has some good ideas but is mostly just a build up .Phantasm Ravanger some people diddnt like it because they felt it never answered everything.But to me thats the whole point of Phantasm there dream type movies.The stuff we see in them may not even be happening.Heck the Tall Man an all his minions may not even be real just a bad dream.Number 5 offers yet another standard Phantasm style story but with an explanation that if you want to you can choose to believe that its what really is happening.That is the only way this franchise will ever have any logical conclusion is with an idea like that.Phantasm as a franchise is all about is any of this even real an is it even happening.These films will never have a conclusive ending Phantasm 5 with its maybe this is what has been happening ending is the only logical way Don will ever let this franchise go out.Were prolly never gonna find out why the Tall Man wants MIke an why certain things are happening.And honestly I dont think the director himself knows.I think he set up this universe an provides only small answers an wants the audience to come up with there own answers.An thats why this franchise will never be as popular as Nightmare or Friday an Halloween.

  • @johnnydavis5896
    @johnnydavis5896 3 роки тому

    Phantasm V another placeholder film!

  • @lowerclassbrats77
    @lowerclassbrats77 5 років тому

    1 & 3 are my favorites. No real Mike, no buy (II). I have to admit the Cuda is as much of a character as Reggie, Mike, The Tall Man, and Jody.
    The only problem I have with this series is the rules weren't established through out. The best part of the series is that we were never sure what the rules were. I've contradicted myself but if I watched the series with years long gaps in between, I'd be perplexed. Thankfully I'm marathoning the series so it makes more sense.

    • @ravensfilm
      @ravensfilm  5 років тому +1

      I get you. There was no rules established because even the heroes don't fully know what's real and what's surreal. Lots of mind bending and nightmare scenarios, but there's really no explanation of how the Tall Man is able to twist reality around and make all this stuff happen. It's fun to play in because you can make it as vague and mysterious as possible, but also a bit baffling and inconsistent because the concepts have no boundaries to confine themselves to. You can't keep on a through line track of ideas when almost anything is possible and none of it has to make sense.

  • @johnnydavis5896
    @johnnydavis5896 3 роки тому

    Most horror films try to make you not care about the victims or even hold them in contempt.

  • @slayerpug
    @slayerpug 8 років тому +1

    Phantasm 4 was wicked

  • @johnnydavis5896
    @johnnydavis5896 3 роки тому

    Phantasm II would have been much better with Mike Baldwin and bring back Jody. Keep the full family dynamic.

  • @haroldgilbert6707
    @haroldgilbert6707 3 роки тому

    Lanky Dude was furniture sales man

  • @johnnydavis5896
    @johnnydavis5896 3 роки тому

    But the full potential of the story and the great ideas was never reached mainly because Universal had the money to make that happen but failed to understand and appreciate the concepts and characters of phantasm.

  • @Stratmanable
    @Stratmanable 6 років тому

    It's almost like you've got peanut butter stuck to the roof of your skull...

  • @patricknold1044
    @patricknold1044 8 років тому +2

    will you do a review of ravager

    • @ravensfilm
      @ravensfilm  8 років тому +1

      Not sure. If I did I would have to wait until a Blu-Ray release so I could rip footage from the disc for the review as not much promotional material exists for the film.

    • @chucklemuchuckle2170
      @chucklemuchuckle2170 8 років тому +1

      rip Angus Scrimm

  • @bryanthardin5281
    @bryanthardin5281 7 років тому +1

    the tallman rip

  • @mogensschmidt990
    @mogensschmidt990 7 років тому

    What habbent to phantasmagoria 2005?Can somebody please upload it again

  • @johnnydavis5896
    @johnnydavis5896 3 роки тому

    Tall Man best horror/thriller monster/villain.

  • @MrGloriousg
    @MrGloriousg 8 років тому

    How, in the hell could Phantasm II be considered the best in the series?

  • @redpillcinema6560
    @redpillcinema6560 3 роки тому

    You never really explained what Phantasm was about exactly

    • @ravensfilm
      @ravensfilm  3 роки тому

      Unfortunately, I don't think Don Coscarelli ever REALLY explained what Phantasm was about either. It's all very surreal and open to interpretation.

  • @jimroberts3268
    @jimroberts3268 3 роки тому

    Do you think that the tall man was allway's after Michael to be he's sidekick or replacement because the tall man allway's say's it's time to come home boy and after when tall man take's the ball out of Michael head you yellow stuff coming out and not blood.

  • @Crazycar408stroker
    @Crazycar408stroker 8 років тому

    Not a Hemi 440-6

  • @robbieanson1218
    @robbieanson1218 6 років тому

    Why don’t you want make a video on the X-Men overall timeline and the alternative X-Men timeline is see the difference between the films that was something that I wouldn’t mind see

    • @ravensfilm
      @ravensfilm  6 років тому

      The sounds like a BIG headache of a video to plot out considering everything in the X-Men films has gone completely out of whack, and Fox clearly does not care about continuity at all.

  • @papagrimbo4457
    @papagrimbo4457 6 років тому

    I love phantasm 1( it’s my favorite horror movie ) but Reggie’s hair pisses me off

  • @johnnydavis5896
    @johnnydavis5896 3 роки тому

    And having the romance and tossing it aside with no payoff or bringing the story forward was plain stupid. I liked having a girl in the movie who was feminine yet not some helpless victim like most horror films.

  • @gregcorbett7126
    @gregcorbett7126 6 років тому

    ... and what-not...

  • @jerrr7032
    @jerrr7032 8 років тому

    is the tallman based on the slenderman?

    • @PlanetSidewinderGaming
      @PlanetSidewinderGaming 8 років тому +5

      no... tall man was loooong before slenderman. If I had to take a guess at even a possibility, I'd say it might be the other way around...

    • @nastylittlecritter
      @nastylittlecritter 8 років тому +4

      Tallman was invented in 1979 in Phantasm, Slenderman was created 40 years later in a 2009 thread.