Phantasm II (1988)
Genre: Horror
Duration: 97 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: Don Coscarelli
Stars: James Le Gros, Reggie Bannister and Angus Scrimm
IMDb score:
6,4 (18.059)
Releasedate: 8 July 1988
This movie is not available on US streaming services.
Phantasm II plot
"The ball is back!"
Mike is released from the mental institution where he has been for the past ten years. Once he's free again, he contacts Reggie and together they try to stop the dangerous Tall Man for the second time. The Tall Man has been able to loot to his heart's content all these years, and Reggie and Mike can easily follow his trail of empty graves...
Actors and actresses
Mike
Reggie
The Tall Man
Liz
Alchemy
Father Meyers
Grandma
Mortician
Jeri Reynolds
Psychologist
Reviews & comments
Lennert
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- 2412 messages
- 1400 votes
For me, a step better than the first part. Well, the previous film may have been a bit more serious and dark, but this film has a much better gore approach and is a lot more entertaining. The dwarves look cooler, there are some genuinely raunchy scenes that made me swallow for a moment (such as the moment when it turns out that a kind of mutant suddenly emerges from a girl's back) and the humor works very well Good. It also comes across as exceptionally dated (1980s) in terms of soundtrack and lighting, but it works fine. Even the rather ugly metal balls made for some pretty cool scenes, while the Tall Man also seemed much cooler to me. Yes, just a very nice movie!
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Onderhond
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- 87655 messages
- 12963 votes
Nice sequel.
I suggested in part 1 that some more 80s kitsch would be good for this series, but that prediction seems to have more than come true in part 2. A little less serious, the horror itself has more to offer and a slightly larger budget also ensures a cooler and more spectacular ending.
Coscarelli still has some problems with continuity and the actors remain very mediocre. The film barely improves on those points. The story isn't very good either, but that was also the case with the first part. It is mainly the atmosphere that has improved somewhat.
The run-up is occasionally a bit too slow, especially with these actors, but the last half hour still provides a lot of horror fun. Some better effects, although it remains quite corny, more interesting creature design and also slightly more bloody. And that's ultimately why I watch things like this.
3.0*
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Shadowed
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- 11421 messages
- 6719 votes
Director Don Coscarelli was given a significantly larger budget compared to his first film and takes it seriously. Almost all elements have been given a little boost, and the practical effects in particular make an amusing impression. It takes a while for the film to get going and the story is not exactly interesting (this is due to the poor acting), but once the finale arrives, that is quickly forgotten. Angus Scrimm, among others, makes an intimidating impression here, something that is also an improvement compared to the predecessor. It is a pity that it takes a while before the event becomes really entertaining, but in the end you are guaranteed some nice and crude horror entertainment.
Translated from Dutch · View originalPre- and sequels
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