Lord of the dead features some of the best ideas in the series, though it also includes some of the worst. The final installment of the longrunning phantasm series. Here in the states, well go usa released a phantasm complete collection bluray set last year, which. Michael baldwin, bill thornbury, reggie bannister, kathy lester. Its all 5 of the phantasm movies on 5 separate dvds.
Lord of the dead the never dead part iii, phantasm 3, phantasm 3. I am still a fan of the phantasm films, but i must say that the original is the one that i really have the most interest in watching again. Lord of the dead also known as phantasm iii is a 1994 american science fantasy horror film and the second sequel in the phantasm series, written and directed by don coscarelli. Phantasm 3 is the direct sequel to phantasm two and is followed by phantasm 4, oblivion. Phantasm ii audio commentary with directorwriter don coscarelli and actors angus scrimm and reggie bannister theatrical trailer 3 tv spots theatrical trailer for phantasm, phantasm iii, and phantasm iv disc four. Immediately after his apparent demise at the end of phantasm ii, a new tall man emerges from a dimensional portal. Michael baldwin, who tries to convince his older brother jody bill thornbury and. It ranks in the bottom 3 of the last three films, your preferred order will vary though. Lord of the dead uncut, adfree on all your favorite devices. Lord of the dead 1994 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Lord of the dead also known as phantasm iii is a 1994 american science fantasy horror film and the second sequel in the phantasm series, written and directed by don coscarelli in versions released in the us, the opening credits read phantasm.
My only complaint about this release is that the opening title has somehow been tampered with. Once again this requires a couple of minor cheats of the sort found in to be continued movie serials of years past, where you saw the lead character plunging to his death at the end of one episode and a week later watch him jumping clear of the car before. Michael baldwin, reggie bannister, angus scrimm, bill thornbury, gloria lynn henry. Lord of the dead 1994 film to pc or mobile now bluray 1080p. Michael baldwin continue their hunt for the tall man angus scrimm in this third installment of the. I have seen this film more times than any of the others, and it honestly never gets old. Lord of the dead, but the end credits read phantasm iii meet the phantom 3 standard. Lord of the dead is a 1990s american supernatural horror film directed by don coscarelli and featuring a script penned by coscarelli as well. Well go usas bluray of the film is the same transfer and audio from their box set, which is a great video image to go with a rock solid audio presentation. Lord of the dead sees the series enter the 90s era of horror but manages to avoid many of the problems that would plague that time obsession with slashers. One of the worlds most popular franchises in the history of horror, the phantasm film series has terrified fans for generations.
The phantasm collection bluray disc details highdef digest. Both phantasm iii lord of the dead and phantasm iv oblivion were just okay but for the most part forgetable in what they tried to achieve. Lord of the dead is more of the same with added comedy, while 1998s phantasm iv. To reduce costs, the movie score was basically a reuse of the material composed by fred myrow and. Don coscarellis film was enticingly cryptic, but phantasm iii is a confused mess.
Don coscarellis script and direction strive to maintain a feel close to the prior two films in the series. Lord of the deadphantasm iii is the high point of the sequels. Here in the third phantasm the cast has grown, the gore is more graphic, and original star a. The film stars angus scrimm as the tall man, reggie bannister and a. On previous versions after the words phantasm iii appear, the subtitle of the film, lord of the dead emerges on screen under the main title. Its about the tall man angus scrimm, a supernatural and malevolent undertaker who turns the dead into dwarf zombies to do his bidding and take over the world. Lord of the dead is a 1994 horror film and is the second sequel in the phantasm series. As with phantasm ii, phantasm iii picks up the story where the previous film concluded. In phantasm v, he wears a corduroy suit in the nursery home reality and nondescript rags in the postapocalyptic realm. Lord of the dead hkfanatic i appreciate the return of a. Here in the states, well go usa released a phantasm complete collection bluray set last year, which included all five films but was extremely limited and now sells for hundreds of dollars. Art and extras announced for phantasm iii and phantasm iv.
Lord of the dead 1994 full watch free online on soapgate aka soap2day with english subtitles. Lord of the dead also known as phantasm iii is a 1994 american science fantasy horror film and the second sequel in the phantasm series. The film stars angus scrimm as the tall man, reggie bannister, and a. P art of the weirdest genre film series concocted, phantasm iii. Lord of the dead, has spent a lot of time languishing in obscurity. In phantasm ii, mikes main weapon of choice is a flamethrower. Oblivion is a lot more subdued, and takes time to explore if not explain things hitherto unexplored. Lord of the dead leaps hack into the world of its blue collar, beerdrinking, plymouth barracudadriving heroes as they roll up their sleeves to do battle with mutant dwarf creatures, phantomdriven hearses, zombies, flying silver spheres that drill into the skulls of their victims, and an alien bogeyman known as the tall man. Lord of the dead although it may mostly just be more of the same, and in some ways it is an even more blatant attempt to recapture some of the successful elements of the first film, i tend to like phantasm iii more than any of the other sequels in the franchise. After the events of phantasm ii and an attack in the hospital, mike is abducted by the tall man and its up to reggie to track. I love the way this continues directly after phantasm iis cliffhanger. The collection features all five frightening films in the series phantasm.
Michael baldwin who reprises his role that was taken over by james legros. Lord of the dead original trailer horror 1994 well. Michael baldwin to the role of mike, and the character of rocky a nunchuckwielding, exmilitary africanamerican woman feels like a fresh idea in a franchise running out of them. Apr 14, 2007 p art of the weirdest genre film series concocted, phantasm iii. This isnt as good as the original phantasm nor phantasm 2. Lord of the dead full movie in hd visit the tall man, that imposing menace from morningside m. Original theatrical trailer for the 1994 film phantasm iii. That leaves 710 as a perhaps generous final score, even by franchise faithful standards. Michael baldwin, bill thornbury, kevin connors, and gloria lynne. Mike and reggie continue to hunt the mysterious tall man, discovering along the way that the invasion has already begun. Lord of the dead also known as phantasm iii is a 1994 american horror film and the second sequel in the phantasm series. Lord of the dead is a nice fun entry into the series the continues more with the style of the second film, while adding a couple new elements. The tall man, that imposing menace from morningside mortuary, is back and once again haunting the thoughts of the nowadult mike and his friend, exice cream vendor reggie. Coscarelli probably felt he had the best of both worlds now once universal backed out of the project.
The set, which will include 1979s phantasm, 1988s phantasm ii, 1994s phantasm iii. Phantasm iii is another deep hit from the water bong mind of don coscarelli. Art and extras announced for phantasm iii and phantasm iv standalone blurays. Lord of the dead oct 11, 2016 the third entry to the phantasm series took a different approach from the previous serious tone, however it was evident they are. The two continue their hunt for the mysterious figure and in his path of destruction encounter a variety of dangerous situations, friends and enemies. Oblivion, was a complete snore fest to me that made part 3 look like a masterpiece. In fact, up until now the only way to get this film was either by tracking down. My favorite ice cream truck driver turned lurker graver hunter, reggie bannister is back, and so is a very tall man. Lord of the dead 1993 starring reggie bannister and a. Phantasm is an american horror film series that consists of five films, novels, comic books, and merchandise. Jul 24, 2018 here in the states, well go usa released a phantasm complete collection bluray set last year, which included all five films but was extremely limited and now sells for hundreds of dollars. This artwork is a huge improvement over the official domestic release art. Michael baldwin and bill thornbury in phantasm iii.
However, because the previous sequel underperformed and didnt kickstart a mainstream horror franchise for universal, phantasm iii. Phantasm iii has some kind of magic combination of elements that make it an extremely rewatchable movie. It is fullscreen with a trailer,picture gallery and a deleted phantasm 1 scene as. Lord of the dead hit the home video market with angus. Lord of the dead is a 1994 horror film and the second sequel to phantasm, also written and directed by don coscarelli. With phantasm ii in 1988, the series shifted away from quiet, creepy horror, giving the heroes some cool weapons and upping the excitement. Lord of the dead bluray disc, 2018 at the best online prices at ebay. Ravager, i am visiting some of the locations used in the series. Lord of the dead1994 starring angus scrimm, reggie bannister, a. Oblivion 1998 as well as the final film in the phantasm series. Michael baldwin, reggie bannister, dawn cody, gloria lynne henry. The phantasm franchise a viewing guide wicked horror. Its not the best film in the series by any means, but i think its the most fun. Hell, even the original mike returns, and proves not all child actors mature into kurt russell.
Michael baldwin and his big brother, jody bill thornbury, are recently orphaned and become grossly entangled in the supernatural crime scene occurring at the cemetery, as the tall man seeks to kill everyone in town. A teenage boy and his friends face off against a mysterious grave robber known only as the tall man, who keeps a lethal arsenal of terrible weapons with him. Phantasm 1979 phantasm ii 1988 played by james le gros phantasm iii. Michael baldwin, reggie bannister, angus scrimm, bill. Lord of the dead 1994 the evil alien known as the tall man angus scrimm has infiltrated the minds of mike a.
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