trashgang Where as the first Phantasm from 1979 wasn't really my thing the second entry in the franchise was much better but still it wasn't really my thing.If you haven't seen part 1 don't worry, the beginning is a compilation of that particular flick. The effects were better then in the original but it takes a while before they come in. On part of the effects, some are well done like the sphere going into a body and doing some nasty things. Let the sphere delivering the gory parts, and okay, cutting some fingers are messy but the blood is yellow so not gory after all. Was it all that bad, no it is worth seeing especially if you notice that it was made in the era when horror was not done. The title says it all, if you dig a bit of fantasy then this is your cup of tea, with a bloody juice.Gore 1/5 Nudity 0,5/5 Effects 2,5/5 Story 2,5/5 Comedy 0/5

kclipper This is probably my favorite film in the "Phantasm" series, and not to mention one of my favorite films during the VHS revolution of the 1980's and early 90's. The sequel to the cult classic "Phantasm" contains all of the campy weirdness and comical elements that made that era so significant for true horror film fans. Taking place much later after the events of the first film, an already grown Mike (James Le Gros) is released from the Morningside psychiatric facility unconvinced that the "Tall Man" (Angus Scrimm) and his dwarf minions are products of his imagination. He must persuade his long-time friend and companion Reggie Bannister that the events from 8 years ago were in fact a reality. After Reggie's house explodes along with his entire family, its time to hit the road with the classic 1971 black HemiCuda 426 and shopping carts full of weapons to stop the Tall Man's quest to rob every grave and kill every person who inhabits the small towns of the North-western United States. This is classic 80's action-horror-comedy film-making with Director, Don Coscarelli once again at the helm for what is a wild, twisted and bizarre journey into skewered reality and fantasy. Every device from the original Phantasm is back and better including the flying killer silver spheres which get much more screen time in this chapter. A likable cast is in top form including Mike's love interest (Paula Irvine) whom he as a psychic link with and the unfortunate Father Meyers (Kenneth Tigar). Reggie and Mike make a great team of hunters battling the forces of the undead with flamethrowers, chainsaws, modified shotguns and other various weapons. This has much more gore and bloodshed than the first film, and the relationships between the characters, (especially Mike and Liz) have good chemistry. There's never a dull moment, and plenty of comic relief make this a memorable addition to the ultra-weird world of Phantasm. Reggie and Angus return for Phantasm III in 1994.

ersinkdotcom "Phantasm II" is one of the best representations of the Hollywood horror movie boom of the 1980s. After years of genre filmmakers scrambling for cash to get their productions up and running, many studios were looking to cash in on the terror craze. Universal chose to throw money at "Phantasm" and give it the opportunity to go bigger and better."Phantasm II" picks up immediately after the first film. Mike convinces Reggie they must track down the Tall Man before he and his minions kill everyone in their path. The two go on the road, traveling one dead town to the next while following a trail of unearthed graveyards.Director Don Coscarelli did what any filmmaker would do in his position. He took the studio's money and ran with it. "Phantasm II" is a horror spectacle to be seen. He ups the ante on everything. There are huge explosions, more mechanical flying balls, and things get visually existential to the point of confusion. It's not a bad type of disorientation. It reminds me of a terrifying version of "2001: A Space Odyssey" and other films that don't fully explain what's going on."Phantasm II" will make viewers fear not only how they might die, but what could happen to their bodies and souls after wards. What could be worse than being conscience in your body but not have control over yourself? Thankfully, my beliefs give me a level of comfort the Tall Man would tell you is foolish and false."Phantasm II" serves as a nostalgic look back at a special era in the history of horror films. It was a time where practical effects still ruled and green screen didn't dominate every frame. Great gore and a truly creepy storyline make this a welcome addition to any genre fan's home movie collection.

GL84 After thinking the threat is over, a survivor and his friend join up with a woman he holds a strange psychic connection with that allows them to continue to track the Tall Man's nefarious journey through the countryside as he carries out his mysterious plans for world domination.This here is one of the rare examples of the sequel that has more to offer than the original. The first and perhaps most important element helping this one along is the fact that there's just a relentless assault of action in this, which not only makes the film incredibly enjoyable but also continues to the next scene and builds on it logically, as a vast majority of that is how this one manages to mix together action and suspense beautifully. That starts with the opening scene, which plays off the ending of the first one in great detail that is pretty terrifying, a bit unsettling, and answers its questions which is another rather nice quality, and features some great action leading into the battle around the house and the race to get out before the massive explosion. Other great action here including the great encounter at the mausoleum where they see the Tall Man bringing the demonic beings into the graveyard to remove the bodies for his plans, a fun moment where the disturbed priest tries to complete the protection ritual right in front of the funeral guests for a fine scene and their first assault in the town where the demonic minions arrive and attack them in the store basement before seeing the false scare afterward which is quite fun. As well, other really great action scenes in here come from the freeway chase that's normally not present in horror films which is a real highlight while setting the stage for the final confrontations in the mausoleums which make for some creepy action as well. The two shootouts are nicely handled, and the many explosions are also very impressive to see and hear throughout here while setting up more of the Tall Man's mystery and quest to continue his ways building the army of beings in the supernatural dimensions. That is impressive to see which also applies to the fact that this is easily the goriest of the whole series. From the new gold spheres that bore basketball- sized holes into the body and emerge in full display oozing streams of blood from the wound, to having faces melt off and being riddled with bullets and shotgun blasts tearing massive chunks from the body, this one has more than enough to really satisfy gorehounds as not too many of them will be disappointed. None of it is done off- screen as this makes the gore that much more realistic by having different kinds of gore. Together with the impressive special effects, this proves to be one of the greatest in the series. About the only issue is the lack of reasoning for the girl to be included in the storyline which is wholly unneeded and drags the first half down, but that doesn't detract from the other positives.Rated R: Extreme Graphic Violence, Graphic Language, Nudity, and a full-on sex scene.