PRESS RELEASE Phantasm 1-5: Limited Edition Collection(18)
RELEASE DATE
On Dual Format 25th April 2017
KEY TALENT INFORMATION
The fi rst time all fi ve fi lms have Directors been brought together on Blu- • Don Coscarelli (Bubba Ho-Tep, John Dies at the End) ray! Including a brand new 4K • David Hartman restoration of Phantasm overseen (Godzilla: The Series, Transformers Prime) by J.J. Abrams Cast • A. Michael Baldwin Fast Sell: (The Pick-Axe Murders Part III: The Final Chapter, Brutal) Spanning 37 years, Don Coscarelli’s Phantasm series is • Reggie Bannister as iconic as it is entertaining. With its killer fl ying spheres, (Bubba Ho-Tep, Not Another B Movie) undead dwarf minions and The Tall Man himself, it’s • Angus Scrimm packed full of memorable images and moments that make (Chopping Mall, Wishmaster, I Sell the Dead, John it a cult horror series that stands the test of time. Dies at the End)
Presented here in a stunning Limited Edition Dual Format CONTACT/ORDER MEDIA release by Arrow Video, it’s the fi rst time all fi ve fi lms have been brought together on Blu-ray - including a brand new Thomas Hewson - [email protected] 4K restoration of the 1979 classic, Phantasm, overseen by Star Wars and Star Trek helmer, J.J. Abrams.
Synopsis:
Few horror movie franchises are as iconic as Don Coscarelli’s Phantasm series. From its deadly fl ying silver spheres through to its hooded dwarf minions, and of course, the towering fi gure of arch villain The Tall Man himself, the imagery conjured up by the Phantasm fi lms remains etched in the psyche of genre fans everywhere.
Beginning with the 1979 original through to 2016’s 2 John Street, London, WC1N 2ES Phantasm: Ravager, the fi ve fi lms which make up Tel: 0203 405 4312 Web: fetch.fm the Phantasm series follow the young Mike 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 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!
We like it because:
When we say the Phantasm series is iconic, we’re not being hyperbolic. It’s rare to find a horror franchise that not only deftly blends gothic horror traditions with sci-fi and mind-blowing special effects, but that also stays so consistently entertaining through all of its instalments.
From 1979’s Phantasm to 2016’s Phantasm: Ravager, creator and director Don Coscarelli keeps the tale of Mike and Reggie’s (A. Michael Baldwin and Reggie Bannister) fight against The Tall Man (Angus Scrimm), his undead dwarf minions and his killer spheres truly epic. It flaunts all of the creeping terror and horrific effects you’d expect, combined with the world-destroying concepts of big budget sci-fi. Hard to define, the Phantasm series really is a genre-bending masterpiece of cult horror.
And this Limited Edition Arrow Video release gives even more to love as it puts all five Phantasm movies together on Blu-ray for the first time. Packed with special pheatures, brand new writings on the films, a replica sphere and a host of new and archival extras for each film, it really is the definitive edition of Phantasm.
LIMITED EDITION SPECIAL PHEATURES:
• All 5 Phantasm movies together on Blu-ray for the first time! • Limited Edition Bonus Disc featuring Exclusive Pheatures • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for all films • Exclusive 152-page book with new writing on the Phantasm universe from Kim Newman and Bill Ackerman alongside a wealth of archive material, all fully illustrated with original stills and posters • Replica Phantasm Sphere • Limited Edition Packaging with newly-commissioned artwork from Gary Pullin
PHANTASM (1979 - 2016 REMASTER)
• Original Mono and 5.1 Surround Audio Options
• The Los Angeles Premiere Experience – join the audience of die-hard phans as they experience the restored classic for the first time! Watch the entire feature with a 5.1 Surround audience track recorded at the 2016 Los Angeles premiere followed by the full Phantasm Q&A panel
• Audio commentary with director/writer Don Coscarelli and actors A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury and Angus Scrimm
• Archive Introduction by “Tall Man” Angus Scrimm
• Reflections of Fear: Realising Phantasm – In this brand new pheaturette, experience new stories about the people and personal inspiration behind Phantasm, and learn how the film’s success has impacted on the actors and filmmakers’ lives. Features interviews with Don Coscarelli, actors A. Michael Baldwin, Reggie Bannister, Kathy Lester and Ravager director David Hartman
• Q&A panel from the 2016 Austin Premiere of Phantasm: Remastered
• 1979 TV interview with Don Coscarelli and Angus Scrimm
• Behind-the-Scenes with optional audio commentary by Don Coscarelli and Reggie Bannister
• Phantasm: Actors Having a Ball – Phantasm cast and crew offer up various recollections from the making of the film • Deleted Scenes
• Original Trailer, TV and Radio Spots
PHANTASM II (1988)
• Original Stereo and 5.1 Surround Audio Options
• Audio commentary with director/writer Don Coscarelli and actors Angus Scrimm and Reggie Bannister
• Reflections of Fear: Realising Phantasm II – In this brand new pheaturette, learn from the cast and crew how and why a Phantasm sequel happened, the evolution of the story, and the introduction of the most iconic props in the series. Features interviews with Don Coscarelli, Reggie Bannister, A. Michael Baldwin, special make-up artists Mark Shostrom and Dean Gates and Ravager director David Hartman
• The Ball is Back – archive making-of documentary featuring interviews with Don Coscarelli, Angus Scrimm, Reggie Bannister and others
• The Gory Days – FX artist Greg Nicotero looks back at his work on Phantasm II
• Deleted and Workprint Scenes
• Behind-the-Scenes Footage
• Angus Scrimm Fangoria Convention Appearance
• Angus Scrimm Fangoria TV Spot
• Original Trailer and TV Spots
• Still Gallery
PHANTASM III: LORD OF THE DEAD (1994)
• Original Stereo and 5.1 Surround Audio Options
• Audio commentary with actors A. Michael Baldwin and Angus Scrimm
• Reflections of Fear: Realising Phantasm III – In this brand new pheaturette, the cast and crew reflect on the third chapter in the Phantasm series and the vast amount of make-up work on the film. Features interviews actor A. Michael Baldwin, Ravager director David Hartman and make-up artists Mark Shostrom and Dean Gates
• Behind-the-Scenes Footage with optional audio commentary by Mark Shostrom and Dean Gates
• Deleted Scene
• Original Trailer
• Still Gallery
PHANTASM IV: OBLIVION (1998)
• Original Stereo and 5.1 Surround Audio Options
• Audio commentary with director/writer Don Coscarelli and actors Angus Scrimm and Reggie Bannister
• Reflections of Fear: Realising Phantasm IV – In this brand new pheaturette, the cast and crew reflect on how the fourth Phantasm film evolved and reflect on their personal relationship with The Tall Man, Angus Scrim. Features interviews with director Don Coscarelli, actor A. Michael Baldwin, special make-up artists Mark Shostrom and Dean Gates and Ravager director David Hartman • Behind-the-Scenes
• Original Trailer
• Promo
• Still Gallery
PHANTASM: RAVAGER (2016)
• Exclusive Introduction(s!) by director David Hartman
• The Los Angeles Premiere Experience – join the audience of die-hard phans as they experience Phantasm: Ravager for the first time! Watch the entire feature with a 5.1 Surround audience track recorded at the 2016 Los Angeles premiere
• Audio commentary with director David Hartman and writer/producer Don Coscarelli
• Reflections of Fear: Realising Phantasm: Ravager – Brand new pheaturette looking at the final chapter in the Phantasm series, featuring interviews with actors A. Michael Baldwin, Reggie Bannister, Kathy Lester, Daniel Schweiger and director David Hartman
• Q&A panel from the 2016 Austin Premiere
• Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
• Deleted scenes with optional audio commentary
• Bloopers and Outtakes
• Original Trailer
• Phantasm and You – a light-hearted recap of the Phantasm franchise by David Hartman
BONUS DISC
• Phantasmagoria – feature-length documentary covering Phantasm I-IV
• Phantasmagorical Mystery Tour – location tour hosted by actor Reggie Bannister
• Tall Tales – in this newly-edited featurette comprised of largely unseen footage from Phantasmagoria, Phantasm star Angus Scrimm discusses his portrayal of the iconic Tall Man throughout the franchise
• Dear Angus – a tribute to Angus Scrimm by long-time friend and collaborator Kristen Deem
• Phantasm: Genesis – featurette looking at some of the key stunt sequences from the series
• Phandom – pheaturette looking at the enduring nature of Phantasm “phandom”
Editor’s Notes:
RRP: £99.99 Region: B/2 Rating: 18 Duration: 90 / 95 / 91 / 90 / 86 mins Language: English Subtitles: English SDH Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Audio: Mono / Stereo / 5.1 Colour Discs: 6 UK Cat No: FCD1390 UK Barcode: 5027035015583