Connecting the PHANTASM Universe + Origin of the Tall Man

[@keiththorpe9571]

My sister and I met Angus Scrimm at a convention many years ago. He was absolutely the coolest, nicest guy you could ever meet.

[@TheJohno95]

What I LOVE about the Phantasm series is the fact that after all these decades, it's still the SAME STORY building on itself! It's not crappy meaningless sequels or reboots. It's the same series and every movie adds a piece of the puzzle. And it gets more intriguing with every new film. And I love Reggie because through all the dimensions, illusions, and mind-trips, he may not be able to make sense of all the shifts, but he remains true to himself. Even if he is just an annoying stray thought in the Tall Man's dreams, he looks into the abyss and screams: "I exist, I'll keep fighting, and I'll never surrender!" Gotta love 'im. Rest in peace, Angus Scrimm. Can't replace him, but let's find a way to keep the series going.

[@jamyewebb8930]

Couldn't have said it better. Absolutely agree.

[@sigmacademy]

It's the same reason I love it too. But, without Angus Scrimm, I really can't see how the movies can continue, unless you made it about an entire new generation of survivors, and even then, it's pretty much a reboot, and those rarely succeed. :(

[@TheJohno95]

Although I just don't see it being the same without Angus, they could have the Gold Sphere Mike take up the mantle of the Tall Man. Two Mikes for the price of one! If they were going to try to make a whole new Tall Man, they would have to be very careful. Fans love that man. It's going to be tough. I won't be upset if they just stop here. But if they can find a GOOD way to forge on....Without a reboot!....I'm aboard.

[@Grillenheimer]

@@TheJohno95 I agree too... wish they made Baldwin the new Tall Man and bring back LeGros from another dimension to fight along with Reggie. The pit Mike vs Mike... that would have been pretty cool.

[@lupinthe3rdrobberyincorporated]

@@TheJohno95 Maybe Christopher Lloyd can replace him, if the Phantasm would have a video game for Nintendo Switch and everything, in the future of 2022.

[@gregmyrkle3425]

This series has remained true to itself, more than any other franchise. It will always be my favorite, and keep me thinking about it.

[@FrankNFurter1000]

My favourite Tall Man quote: 'You think that when you die, you go to heaven... YOU. COME. TO. US.' R.I.P Angus Scrimm.

[@2115Randy]

😁😁😁😁😁

[@justanish4491]

The Tall-Man was just a straight up BOSS!!! 🤘⚡⚡🤘

[@DamienDrake]

That's my favorite line from him too. I love the second movie. The only thing that brings it down is the fact that Mike isn't played by Mike in it.

[@schwarzebaron77]

I think we're already here Sir

[@busterwolf9528]

My favorite one is: "B O Y !"

[@lisaknox4113]

Best bad guy ever. Rest in peace Angus! You'll never be forgotten!

[@Deeminator]

Immensely enjoyed listening to this and smiled/nodded the entire time. Fan since 1979, and worked on Phantasm 2, 3 and 4--and even contributed ideas to the series. I used to love hashing things out with Angus Scrimm during evening walks and over dinners together (his interpretation was always that he was playing the Grim Reaper)--he was a huge part of my life, and I was his assistant. Loved discussing and debating "Phantasm" with those few phans I lucked out meeting over the decades (until the internet, this was a rare and treasured occurrence). Wonderful to finally see some lady phans out there piecing things together. A very well thought out analysis! You made my week! Best wishes, Kristen Deem

[@jamyewebb8930]

This is one of the most wonderful comments I've read. Would love to pick your brain on the series. Thank you so much for watching!

[@ronnyc8722]

You probably have women locked up down in your basement.

[@davidkennedy6208]

Deeminator ahh that's lovely to hear, the big guys in a better place now, he'll never be forgotten. The tall man haunted my dreams for sometime, after watching the original as a kid. He was incredibly scary and the films (only seen the first 2 which I love) were literal nightmares committed to film. Massive thanks and greetings from England!!!

[@onesock81rambler59]

Much respect deeminator. I loved the tall man in subspecies also. Being his assistant must have been a pleasure

[@AustinTexas6thStreet]

Really?? Or are you just trolling us? Any other films?

[@assumptionisthemotherofall2402]

Tall man never got his props in the horror film world rip

[@raudiaz6245]

Madonna Was Inducted in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame before RUSH and Yes were. She became famous 20 years after their start and Was Inducted nearly 15 years before. WHY? Politics and Hoity Toity types who are incompetent to see true talents regardless if it's mainstream or independent.

[@RubeusArchos]

Yea.. He been around along time but people don't think about him like that.. I there been since First moive.

[@Xeranad]

True, though he was given a pretty epic story mode in the free horror fighting game Terrordrome: Rise of the Boogeymen, being able to go up against Pinhead of Hellraiser and managing to wear him down, as well as being the final boss of both Michael Myers and Leatherface's story mode routes. It's a small thing, but a welcome one.

[@ultrabeastjigsaw5313]

Say that to anthrax

[@KyeEnzoden]

He was the Best Horror Villain IMHO

[@MPLSprintmaking]

Thanks for putting all of these films into perspective! The Phantasm movies are freaking awesome. Who's with me?

[@mloewnau]

This is one of the best breakdowns of the Phantasm films I've seen. Fantastic job! I'm a big fan of the infinite universes idea behind what's going on. Also, the idea that there are infinite Tall Men out there is terrifyingly awesome.

[@howlingtitan8397]

*Reggie, Jody and Mike are underrated Heroes and deserve more credibility!*

[@Cynothogliss]

Phantasm didn't go the lazy, brainless route like other lousy horror movies. It went to wild, crazy places and I love it!

[@trevorwalton5431]

Watching two spike balls coming at your face is truly one of the most horrifying thing I have ever seen. Tbh

[@edwardrichards884]

I finally finished this series today and I LOVED this! I wish this had the same treatment as Friday the 13th or Halloween. This movies deserved so much more. It was so before it’s time. RIP Angus Scrimm

[@NickSandz-qe5te]

Agreed!!! It’s like the last 3 movies went below even B movie standards, huge disappointment, phantasm should have been bigger than Freddy and jason

[@naturallawman2965]

As a diehard Phantasm fan, who's currently a grad student in Transpersonal Psychology because of the series, this is a fantastic analytic and dare I say spritual dissertation of the series. Phantastic -- A++. Gurrlllll!!!

[@karenwinston2833]

This movie and that BALL, scared the living daylights outta me!! 😳

[@lowerclassbrats77]

When Phantasm 1 would play on cable it scared the shit out of 8 year old me (late 80's). That ball drilling brains🤯

[@mcoupe69]

@Gmail Account way to tie stuff that literally has nothing to do with religion to your own warped perception of a wacky science fiction series

[@hopem2449]

Word. As chessy as it seemed it made you think. And I've watched all of them. I'm a franchise slave good or bad I commit. You have too right?

[@RX552VBK]

Phantasm is one of the deepest sf/horror film series ever! I remember sneaking in a neighborhood theater as kid to see the first one...I didn't sleep good for week (and I always checked under my bed and look behind closed doors)!

[@Michael_Lederman]

She actually got me to go out and get the entire series (which I never even considered before) She just made it all seem worth watching.

[@mylovesongs2429]

Michael Lederman that adorable woman can persuade any man to do anything! She has the ultimate pulchritude.

[@DamienDrake]

@@mylovesongs2429 That's for sure!

[@GTSN38]

The last one makes no sense. I wish they would have told us how this whole thing started. Still a great series and one of my favorites.

[@jfernsten]

When you can't decide what was real or not, it's Phantasm by definition. Can't wait until my kids are a little older for this.

[@nigeldematas2285]

I'm just glad to see a movie where the entire cast doesn't look like they fell out of a vogue/GQ magazine, where the characters look like real people....lol...I did enjoy PHANTASM.......

[@hopem2449]

Yeah I noticed that too years ago and even the last film too.

[@ahahahaha496]

I always interpreted Oblivions flashbacks as indicating that Jebediah went through the gate and was taken over by something during his first trip. Especially with Jody's comment: Jebediah Morningside never does come back. That being said I'd rather the idea that he was slowly corrupted

[@matthewmunoz6091]

Phantasm has always been my favorite horror series. Love this theory you have. It's the same one I had. While I love ravager I do think it gave the series Closure. Personally I think it's hard this give this series a happy ending or a full ending. Like the tall man said "it's never over" :). So to me there really is not closure, and Reggie and everyone else will always keep fighting. I'm hoping they shot so much footage of angus while filming ravager that they're able to do a part 6 with those scenes.

[@stevelayne3519]

Matthew Munoz I hope at least they keep those scenes safe and not lose them like so many outtakes that others have done before!

[@kevvoo1967]

I think i was a teenager when phantasm came out. I'll be 50 this year!

kevvoo1967 - 54 years old here. My old high school friend was a horror film lover, & he got me into Phantasm back in 1984. I've been a phan since.

[@mylovesongs2429]

Tien Bannister I was about 12. I loved it! I like Both Part 2, and Part 3, the best in the series. Part 3 stands out, where the kid has the frisbee with the razorblades.

[@CrocodileKyle]

I've got to be one of the only kids to have this movie as one of they're favorite horrer movies, and I will end up being 12 in a few months, glad to see this movie doesn't have that much hate

[@Madcomplex]

XboxGodzilla It's a good series and has already been stated, it's pretty much a mind fuck. So you can't really hate something that gives you the ability to think of it anyway you want too.

[@bicokun]

I wasn’t alive when it came out, but I think I was 1 or 2 when Phantasm II came out. Saw all three movies one night while I was trying to stay up all night when I was about 10. Burned into my young, impressionable mind.

[@ProfessorHubertFarnsworth]

Gotta admit, Scrimm was 90 years old when he died, and still looked pretty damn good for his age. I wonder what he did to stay looking young for so long. I mean yeah he was clearly old but his skin seemed to show minimal signs of aging.

[@JBBlackwell]

I realize this may have been said, but when she spoke about the gold spheres, a gold sphere appeared in Phantasm 2 as well.

[@DamienDrake]

I wish I'd seen this before I made my comment. It comes out of the box with the two silver ones, right?

[@dekardkain5469]

Glad I wasn't the only one that caught this!

[@that_pinball_metal_dood169]

Right! When it tears up that funeral home worker

[@btetirick]

I personally like the Tall Man's explanation for why he hasn't killed Reggie, he's just having too much fun watching him struggle against the inevitable.

[@call_me_vili]

Excellent analysis of this series. A very difficult series to examine because it appears to be so random and all over the place. I thought you brought it all together into a cohesive narrative. You don't give all the answers but for those of us who have seen the films it makes perfect (almost perfect) sense. I came to the conclusion after seeing Ravager that the Tall Man throughout different points in time in different dimensions is trying to enslave the world for his purposes. Mike, Reggie and Jody along with their dimensional counterparts seem to be consistent adversaries that that Tall Man by now knows he has to deal with across all dimensions that he encounters them. We as the viewer are given just a glimpse into this (never ending?) struggle.

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

true, nice comment. still think there will be one more.

[@misterhowdy7042]

Vary nice, my thoughts on the series as well.

[@Radb707]

That makes sense. Still makes me wonder why he refuses to kill Reggie. When he asks reggie why he's so interested in his friends, it seems like he's had this conversation many times. Every version of Reggie always picks his friends. The Tall Man could kill Mike and Reggie like it was nothing, yet all he does is ask Reggie to stay out of his way. Still confuses me. Hell, the gold ball confuses me. It's like the Tall Man used to be friends with Reggie or something.

[@LNMBUSA]

It’s the constant fight between good and evil. It will always exist.

[@reddevilunited77]

Your breakdown of the movies hurts my brain! Maybe I shouldn't have had a few drinks before watching this...

[@KLUNKET]

I am glad I watched this video, it's nice to hear someone else with the same interpretation of the end of the film when the Reg-man dies... I didn't take that as Reggie actually dying, it was basically one universe's version of Reg passing away- Just as when the Tall Man dies and two seconds later another version of the Tall Man comes through the fork and discards the carcass of the dead Tall Man. What I have always loved about Phantasm though ever since seeing the first one back in 79 is that you can interpret it any way that you want to- the whole series is basically one big mind fuck and that is one of the biggest parts of it's appeal!! I love it!

[@ragabashmoon1551]

Yea, the way I always interpreted it, Jedediah was a good man and a doctor who hated seeing his patients die so he started dabbling in immortality with good intentions, but you know what they say about good intentions... and that's what happened to him.

[@mamaratta7512]

RIP Angus Scrimm... the best

[@loricrockett-owens5117]

mama ratta Mr. Scrim. Just seemed like a neat guy. Respect❤️

[@ricksmith5247]

Wow... that's alot. Thanks for taking the time to post it. You make me what to re-watch parts 4 and 5 !!

[@StankislavKv]

The second Phantasm was my favorite horror back in the days when I was like 9 or so. And surely I was in love with the first and the third movies. I was disappointed with Oblivion at first but after watching it a couple times I actually loved it. So now I really disappointed with Ravager, but after watching this video I guess I'll have to watch the fifth one again and maybe I will change my mind about it :) So big thanks for this vid, really enjoyed watching!

[@freezedriedgator]

This is hands-down the best discussion of the series that I have ever seen.

[@AfterDarkFX]

As for the theory of Reggie having dementia, and Jodi never died, that wouldn’t make sense to me bc Reggie wouldn’t have had dementia all the way back in part 1. If this theory were the case, then Jodi would have died as normal in the first one, and there in the hospital at the end of the last one, only Mike would be there. I guess. Lol

[@judsongaiden9878]

Bill Hicks used to say: "We're all part of a collective consciousness experiencing itself subjectively." Personally, I don't agree with that, but it somewhat fits with some theories. 7:59 Why's Chunk holding that pistol like that?! Why do movie people always hold guns wrong?! He's got his index finger on the slide, his middle finger on the trigger, he's grasping it with a "teacup" hold, and his elbows are way too bent. 9:08 Not the first time we'd seen another one of The Tall Man's clone bodies replace a previous one that was destroyed. Palpatine got nothin'! 10:02 The hole in his head is supposed to be on the left side. How's it possible to screw that up?! 14:36 Why are they driving on the wrong side of the road? In the earlier ones, we always saw Reggie and other driving in the middle of the road for no reason. Plus, multiple characters were always crashing cars all over the place.

[@grislyaddams9310]

A series with balls.

[@DavidHobgood]

LOL

[@lemonybasil9423]

One line I wish Reggie would have uttered is "come on you bastard! It's my balls against yours!"

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

**BRUH**

[@hopem2449]

And more balls😁

[@fritzthespookynightowl5546]

These are my favorite movies. Idk anybody else really who is even familiar with these ,let alone fans. Thank you so much for covering them. Sweets,you are my hero!

[@lucidexistance1]

I need to re-watch the series. My Mother was a horror nut and didn't shelter me from them as a kid, so I grew up with this movie and many others. But this was one of the few that really creeped me out. Well, the first two. I forget what age I was when the third one came out, but I remember it giving me that same uneasy feeling. I'm 35 now and I believe the series started before I was born. Thanks to this movie though, when I was young I wasn't afraid of monsters and such. I was afraid of floating metal balls and such. I haven't seen 4 and just heard about 5 recently and worry not, I don't mind the spoilers.

[@jefjefg]

I've been a fan of the Phantasm series since I saw the first film back in 1979 which I was lucky enough to see it on the big screen at a local independent theater. You did a great job with this video and explaining the continuous storyline which can be quite confusing with multiple viewings of each movie is recommended in my opinion to understand the series. Also I think there will always be some loose threads especially because we're dealing with multiple universes and realities. But I like having a few of the outlying parts of the story left hanging so we can fill them in with different theories ourselves. Otherwise thank you for the great video and have an awesome day. 😎

[@basssingerericwinston3561]

I watched the first Phantasm in my apartment in the funeral home I worked in. It was a delight! The “Tall Man” May have had a farm and been a wealthy planter but was a mortician.... he was an embalmer in the civil war portion of Part 4. The instrument he was using was for aspiration of the brain and injecting embalming fluid directly to the brain. Just a few things I noticed you seemed to miss in this review of the series. I realize I am a year late to this funeral but found this in my recommended videos this morning.

[@turtlekappa7141]

I have followed your channel for a very good while. But THIS video made me subscribe.

[@jondickinson8962]

I'm so happy when ever foundflix uploads anyone else

[@measlesisnotbad4218]

TH3 GAMESLAYERS some of them

[@georgelooney6826]

Exllence content, constant upload, good length. What more can i ask for?

[@Cleanspit64]

Blow pop sucker8

[@mtrich8113]

Phantasm ravager blew my socks off!!! I remember seeing this first movie at the drive-in before action movies were a big thing you had this movie. Michael Baldwin was a little ass kicker with a gun and drove a muscle power car, that's what really made the movie fun to watch and at the time being very scared of a door slamming. you commentary spot-on about what is going on in this universe and the fact that the tall man hat tapped in multiple universes. Phantasm Oblivion actually explained all of it and made it very clear and this is a battle that can continue until the end of time. I read in the dictionary one time what a Phantasm is and there are three definitions but the one that sticks in my mind that made sense was "a Dream Within A Dream" and that's more relative to what's going on. I was hoping they would make a series of this and I know you can't do it without the tall man now that Angus S has passed on but hopefully someone can take his place like a gender change, how about the tall lady and we would have to get the lady that played Captain phasma in the force awakens that would be cool if she's up for it. LOL

[@artc1980]

"YOU PLAY A GOOD GAME BOY!!!"

[@theundeadkaiser1512]

BOOOOYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[@christucker2077]

You play a good gameboy advance

[@sashkad9246]

I just recently watched the first movie and I was speechless.... how have I missed it? For so many years? A real gem. I guess I'll be watching the next movies :)

[@williammiles1865]

My brain hurts after all that! But I will sit through it again to watch her talk, brains and looks! Oh ya !!

[@shanekelley1920]

You nailed it. Your delivery is a little quick, but your content and analysis is spot on.

[@renamon5658]

"You can not kill in one dimension and in another" Tallman

[@GenerallyTyler]

I never understand people being actually baffled that actors, especially ones known for extensive work in horror, or otherwise known to usually play villains, aren't evil in real life.

[@p.d.l7023]

"Is it all a dream?" No...it's NOT! -Tallman Phantasm 2

[@djsmileyoflasvegas]

Great way to put this all together without boring the shit out of this madness of phantasm.Loved these movies since i was very young.Cute and im glad ur voice isnt annoying i watched this video to the end.Good Job!!!!

[@dirkleon99]

I'm gonna buy the box set when it comes out.

[@mylovesongs2429]

Dirk Leon Blu Ray!!

[@jamesrose1460]

Well woth it

[@kevanhubbard9673]

I think that the Tall Man is some kind of Archon in a Gnostic vein.He's clearly none human, whatever human is, despite the image of this fellow Morningside in the last film.Probably branching realities creating new universes but the feedback from these universes somehow influence each other.

[@NotMorganFreeman.]

Fantastic. I love this series, and this video made me happier than I care to admit, so I must sub.

[@Thetazord]

You did a fantastic job on this video. I love this series. Nice to see a video about these films with such passion and intelligence. Thank you.

[@zombieking7456]

Now I have to go back and watch them all. See what you've done!

[@jamyewebb8930]

I feel so terrible. Enjoy your marathon! ;-)

[@gia4954]

This film is so underrated and we need a remake!

[@MasterDragon-jf3wm]

I feel like the infinite universe theory makes sense. Would explain how the tall man keeps coming back. If they do a 6th movie, kinda feel like the gold ball would be an actual Mike who decided to be the villain instead of the rebel.

[@Va1karius]

Danny Lyons I thought the Tall Man has several clones. When one dies, another activates.

[@adamgray1753]

Yes, Danny Lyons. I much prefer the multiple/infinite dimensions explanation than the dream one. The dream one is way too depressing and would be an end to the Phantasm franchise. The Infinite dimension explanation isn't certain death for the Phantasm franchise. Instead it provides the possibility of an eventuality where all of the surviving trio members from all of the other dimensions teaming up to create one heck of a bizarrely awesome army to stand up to the Tall Man. That's one of many many different possibilities for the sixth movie as far as I'm concerned. The end of the second movie proved the Tall Man having more than one of himself, Steven Chang. Since the end of the second movie the seemingly infinite numbers of the Tall Man has been getting played up more and more. I rather enjoy the fact the more this is played up the more Team Reggie ramps up the hope so nothing becomes "Fine... let's roll over for the Tall Man." BS.

[@sigmacademy]

Don't think it's clones, IMHO, but rather quantum copies of himself, across time and space. Like if there was a 1000 parallel universes, the original could travel to all of them over time and link up with his double in that universe. And seduce them with a promise of unlimited power, it seems. The massive spheres seems a bit much, though. The disease could easily have done the job, and why build an army, if a bio weapon did the job for you? Or the original could have been killed and replaced with a quantum double - he didn't have the sphere technology in his time period, but he suddenly had it when stepping through the dimensional forks one day? It indicates he found it, or it was given to him, and yet he was able to replicate more? 0.o

[@lonniemeyer7232]

Danny Lyons until ravager,I always felt that the red realm was the realm of the dead. So when the tall man would be killed,he would walk back through the doors/silver prongs to live again on earth because he controlled it. Kind of like controlling the gates of hell. If you are sent there. Then you can just walk back though the door after being sent. However,ravager left me with many questions that will probably never be answered.

[@813lynch]

Did anyone else see the alternate universe/alt.reality of the Tall Man who was black ? That shit was crazy

[@DispIeasedDog]

I finished the final film this morning realizing that it was left up to interpretation. That both ideas are valid and even if they aren’t, there’s an alternate universe out there where they are. Been fan of these movies since I saw the first four as a kid back in ‘99. Had been hoping they’d be able to wrap up the series with the original cast before any of them left us. Great analysis.

[@migueldemartin3460]

This is an outstanding video.. Thank you!

[@LoneWolf_Cub_Ogami_Itto]

Wait there was a badass gold ball in Phantasm 2. Had a plasma laser, the gold ball drilled into a man's back, went through him inside from back to inside of mouth. So there's 3 gold balls in the series.

[@TheFinalGirly]

One of my favourite horror sagas. Was so excited they managed to finish the last one before Angus Scrimm's passing, even if it did turn out a bit...eh...different from the others xD

[@tiggerthemighty8279]

Reggie was always in a true universe. If you believe in multi dimensional space, then there would exist multiple Regis in multiple universes. It's possible that the tall man wanted Mike because he was a rare nexius: someone who exists in all knowable multiverses. Reggie, through his attachment to Mike, became a thorn to the tall man as well as a plaything. It's possible that the consciousness of the Reggie scene in phantasm 1, W and three was severed or dispersed if he was killed outside of the multiverse. As the beginning of phantasm 5 suggests

[@robertocolvard1923]

i love phantasm

[@danhardisty1]

I have been a big fan of Phantasm and what you have done here is phenomenal. Thank you very much.

[@jaysonthelucero5478]

Fucking great breakdown and deconstruction. Well done!

[@kylejoe8393]

From Don himself: “I remember being at the premiere last year of ‘Phantasm Ravager’ at Fantastic Fest. I was sitting by director David Hartman and as ‘Ravager’ ended, the audience burst into applause. For both of us it was a huge relief, we had finally finished one of the most ambitious micro-budget movies ever made and our core fan base responded the way we hoped. It was a very long path, full of difficulty and hardship and we had suffered some losses. Our ‘Phantasm’ icon and good friend Angus Scrimm had passed just as post-production ended. But we had successfully finished what we considered to be the final chapter of this iteration of ‘Phantasm’… And then Dave and I went up onstage with the cast and did a Q+A with Tim League and I think the first question was, ‘When’s part 6 coming out?’ We heard this question again and again at subsequent screenings. “God love ’em, but ‘Phantasm’ fans are insatiable. Obviously, the loss of Angus makes the prospect of another sequel challenging. So I guess the short answer is that we aren’t currently planning another sequel at this time. That being said, we always do listen closely to what our long time fans say.” “In any case, next week, like a lot of people, I’m going to break open a copy of the new ‘Phantasm’ collection box set and watch all the movies in a row. Really looking forward to that!” RIP maybe we need to just appreciate what they have given us.. this is hands down my favorite franchise with Tremors being a close 2nd... But Don did say THIS ITERATION so maybe one day we get a complete remake/retelling but alas.. that is like making Evil Dead without Bruce Campbell as Ash.. do we really want another Reggie that isn't Reggie... Just like Tremors without Burt... Nope no thanks... But please Don if you still have original footage from the first film to use.. do something with that maybe 🤔

[@jaxparra8168]

spoiler alert Mike IS the Tall man. Notice how the look similar, minus age difference. Boom, mystery solved.

[@Christopherianmatt]

Ravaged showed that in at least one universe, Reggie gets a peaceful end surrounded by his friends, while in others the fight continues eternally.

[@jenbunny1984]

Love this series.

[@keifersthered753]

5 star review from here all the way to the Red Planet! I made an account just to respond to this....This is the best,most informitive outlook and review that this Phan has seen ever on Phantasm on youtube! Great Work Jayme!!!!!!!!! I love how this legendary Horror series(My personal favorite) keeps the mystery going while also providing some answers.The Phantasm Arrow UK blu ray set came in the mail 3 days ago,sigh,a week Before my Cat broke the disc door i left open on my region free player-Shananigans!!!!-ah,well,good things are worth waiting for-june 3rd i get a new one.I can"t wait to see and enjoy this from beginning to end especially the featurette,Dear Angus-A tribute made lovingly from the Heart of Videographer/Photographer/Artist Kristen Deem! You Rock Deeminator!!!!!!!!! And Jayme,FoundFlix Rules!!!!! Well,off to the FoundFlix review of another favorite-Tom Atkins in Night of the Creeps! I very much look forward to more reviews from FoundFlix-5 Spheres out of 5 on the Tall Man Scale,GIRLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AkuenSan]

I'm not sure if I like the Turbo Kid shirt, the Evil Dead poster or this video about Phantasm, more.

[@GODHATESADOPTION]

AkuenSan right?

[@Madcomplex]

Aw, a Phillip J Fry post

[@Shenruss]

First video I've ever seen of yours. First time I've been so amazed by some KZbin recommendation. This freaking Rox👍

[@skullcandy14785]

Wow I've never here of this film series, but now I'm interested in this now

[@barricaderc7007]

skullcandy14785 where have u been?!

[@augustwest5356]

skullcandy14785 youve been missing out..lthe original is a friggen classic!

[@evilnick2885]

honestly theyre just okay. I have never been able to latch onto them. the idea is always interesting but the movies always seem to disappoint

[@kaijinu]

Personally, I prefer the idea that the entire Phantasm universe, or at least the fantastical parts, are all in Reggie's head as he battles dementia. The whole series seems to be unending with a heavy emphasis on anxiety and hopelessness, which fittingly correlates to the psychological turmoil dementia patients may or is already going through, and Reggie's constant encounter with The Tall Man is his way of fending off said turmoil. It's dark yet beautiful.

[@BruceWayne-wh4of]

Very interesting video about the Phantasm-franchise. Unfortunatley I never found the time to watch all of them, although I wanted to for a very long time. By the way, I am still waiting for that Cronos breakdown...;)

[@jamyewebb8930]

Would still love to do a Cronos breakdown!

[@therangedmartialartist5749]

At the core of Phantasm is confronting our own fears of death and dying. Whether the protagonists are transitioning both mentally and physically between dimensions or this is all just the fever dream of a dying, dementia riddled man is ultimately irrelevant. From the very beginning the Tall Man was a symbol of the looming fear of death and dying and is something we all have to face down. Reggie was fortunate enough to have his two best friends by his side in his final confrontation with death and whether it's an epic showdown with an otherworldly being in a nightmarish hellscape or just holding hands with loved ones in your final moments in a hospital bed, the battle is something we must inevitably face down... Loved the video!

[@Knicks518]

Jamie's so gorgeous

[@nightowl685]

just thinkin that myself. SUPER CUTE :)

[@wheelspj7182]

New Media Daily Really?!! Maybe in a Velma Scooby Doo kinds way I guess. Eh...

[@MrPyrotonic]

Plenty of gorgeous women out there. This one happens to be an expert on awsome fucken movies. Thats what makes her stand out.

[@raphaeltrumpetsound835]

New Media Daily Yeah, man! I just listened while I worked...was attracted to her knowledge. Now, I see her looks match her intelligence. Damn, I am become Internet creeper.

[@generalzod8400]

I am here Boyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!

[@mangyolmutt]

I've always believed what phantasm is really saying is as you said at the end, that dreams are a gateway to infinite universes. Throughout the series we see all of them die and then wake up somewhere else. What's really happening is they are actually dying each time in that universe and then we follow them in another where they were connected to that universe at the time through dreaming. The tall man is either Morningside who went insane from the use of the forks, or an alien force that took his body, and is now no longer human but a collective consciousness throughout space time that controls himself in all these realities at once. Hence when one does another immediately steps through to take over. Now, firmly in guessing territory, I'd guess that since the tall man is separate from time as we know it, he has seen that these men, or at least Mike will be responsible for inevitably stopping him, so he tries to go back and kill all their different versions first, but at the same time is actually creating them into the very people that will eventually stop him, creating a paradox, which somehow, his conversion of Mike is key to escaping.

[@beyondz55]

Spot on

[@jhund81001]

I think the real question is, who is controlling the tall man? Some kind of psychic 4th-dimensional alien being? Awesome breakdown, the movie makes a lot more sense now. I was confused as hell after watching it.

[@romarqable]

The story was never finished but the suggestion was that it was something called "The Overminds" in the comic book.

[@Grabthar191]

I like the interpretation that is implied in this video. Where the Tall Man was originally a kind and wise scientist and doctor but the years/decades/centuries/etc of him traveling through the fork and dimensions changed him into a supernatural tyrant, and maniacal supervillain. The more he learned, the more he experienced, the more he mastered the less human that the original became.

[@ESPIRITUS_A]

absolutely monumental piece of detail-work. great job.

[@JBBlackwell]

Wasn't there a Gold Sphere in Phantasm II?

[@RubeusArchos]

There was gold one and a black one

[@Tony-1971]

The 5 phantasm movies that make up the entire series are truly awesome. Much love for Phantasm. As a phantasm fan I really loved the final movie, Ravager. It was just great to see the original, ageing cast together one last time in a phantasm movie and i found it to be really emotional. I love the phantasm series so much. Its just so different from all other horror movies. Its the characters that makes it special. For me the movies are partly about the dark part of life that is losing loved ones and not being able to understand or accept why this happens, then finding them again. There needs to be a Directors cut version of phantasm Ravager with that includes the "giant dwarf" scene that got cut from the release version for running time reasons.

[@Brooklyn_Ann]

Okay, I know your comment is 4 years old, but HOW did anything get cut for running time? Ravager was SO SHORT!

[@Tony-1971]

@@Brooklyn_Ann Yeah the movie does seem quite short. There are some of the cut scenes in the dvd extras. Don't understand why they cut them from the movie.

[@Brooklyn_Ann]

@@Tony-1971 I also think it was a terrible idea to have that last scene with Chunk and Rocky post-credit. I wonder how many people missed it!

[@Tony-1971]

@@Brooklyn_Ann Yeah, i agree on that. Only time i usually watch the credits at the end of films is if i like the ending music theme. Sure someone once told me there are some sound effects of an egg opening at the end of the credits in the movie 'Aliens.' Ive never watched the film right the way through to the end of the end credits though, so i don't know if its true.

[@ocarinadeitytapion2602]

we need a crossover with Reggie and Ash

[@williamvswilliamproduction8409]

Both actors, Reggie and Bruce, were in Bubba Hotep together. That's about as close as we got.

[@stevelayne3519]

OcarinaDeity Tapion hell to the yeah!

[@davidsmith-jj4iq]

Best and most heartfelt exposition,I ever heard,love your open minded view of this universe[s] ,its obvious that the franchise is close to your psyche,and you raise more questions ,than answers.A thought provoking and fascinating ,somewhat detailed personal look at the whole fantasy /intellect behing all these films,with a heartening open ended conclusion?Sincerely ,Jamie ,this gave me so much to ponder ,and a more optimistic overall way ,to see the future ,appreciate your obvious fascination for the franchise ,its shared,too.

[@johnnyb31]

WTF ive been wating for ever for a new phantasm movie, saw all the movies they were my favorite horror movie that hadn't been written a script ending. I always believed that Quentin Tarantino should be the one directing a new one. If Brad Pitt would have actually been chosen for the role of mike like he auditioned way back, wonder how big this movie would of got.

[@jaimepepinbenner7252]

How have I never heard of these movies? Like, until today? They sound awesome!

[@galactic_socialist]

They can be very confusing. In my younger days I thought it was just bad storytelling but on fact it was me that wasn't holding up my end

[@xxAvengerxx21]

Loved them all when I was younger. I still have to see Ravager 😜

[@rweikert6554]

I saw the original 'Phantasm' in the theater when it was released. My friend and I were both really stoned and laughed our asses off when the first sphere drilled its way into a guy's head......

[@xxAvengerxx21]

R Weikert hahaha damn. Sounds like a good day I hope 😄

[@LoneWolf_Cub_Ogami_Itto]

Not that I don't like V, but I've always seen IV as the ending. It was 18 years in between. I accepted that Tall Man essentailly won, Mike Died, and Reggie would likely die hunting the Tall Man alone.

[@mrcookies-wu9sx]

This channel is the best and I love a woman in glasses

[@himurogemma6032]

Not me reminds me of feminists,sjws,and commies.

[@karlhans6678]

This movie series turned out better than i expected.

[@sdovas]

Your cogent analysis dovetails nicely with the others of my favorite Coscarelli head-trips, the utterly singular BUBBA HO-TEP and JOHN DIES AT THE END, wherein the whole idea of "reality" is variously F'd around with, both with and without soy sauce. Or Bruce Campbell.

[@vladyvhv9579]

Don't forget that the credits sequences continue the plot of Ravager, showing that in the northern cold, they are able to start taking down the giant spheres with rockets/missiles. As such, I feel like a part 6 would be more along the lines of a true ending to the series. The multiple reality concept is much more in line with the narrative of the movie, than something like it all being in one Reggie's mind. Similarly, the reality where Mike and Jodie are both alive may not be the core realty of the series, but rather another alternate, which has more of a chance of our heroes winning. Something that would be interesting would be that if perhaps there was still some part of Jebbadiah that wasn't evil, lurking in the subconscious of the Tall man. And that by growing the second gold sphere in Mike, that part was able to sew the seeds of destruction for the Tall Man's evil. Perhaps the Jody-Sphere will be able to take over, as a new Tall Man. But one that is not evil?

[@youngwalker02]

foundflix with another videoooooo!!!!!!

[@ericpavlat5121]

Yeah, I know some people don’t care for Ravager, but it worked for me, and your video helps solidify why it did. Thanks!!

[@overithonestly]

What if both are true Reggie 1 did die peacefully in a bed surrounded by friends because he did take the tall man's amended deal once Mike was usless to him. Meanwhile other realm Reggie gave the tall man the finger and just felt Reggie 1's death through those mini fork things woke up ready to kick ass and sell ice cream.

[@jamyewebb8930]

That is exactly the point. In the infinite universe theory, this is totally plausible.

[@rastiga9196]

My theory. The tall man is Rick and reggie is Morty. Boom, drops mic

[@rastiga9196]

Jamye Webb If that's your actual picture you're sexy AF

[@jamyewebb8930]

russell tiger I'm the same person as in the video!

[@rastiga9196]

Ah, buries head in hand. Go figure. Awesome video! Is ravenger already out or coming out soon? Last I heard it was put on hold indefinitely.

[@jenn6309]

The tall man is a mortician and the civil war scene is the tall man (incorrectly) using a gravity embalming technique to embalm mike on the field (as was done during the civil war, but not through the nose 😂) aspiration is done via the nose and, the brain was removed in pieces through the nose once the cribiforn plate is penetrated (but that was only done during the mummification process, and not modern day embalming)

[@seanpatrickcain2]

BOY!

[@roguepanther90]

A very interesting and insightful interpretation. Also a very direct approach on the unknown in real life. As we have so many questions on dimensional travel. It also states what happens to our state of mind between dreams and reality: and how both can intermix and blur into the other. Thank you.

[@ChillerKiller88]

You forgot the gold ball from phantasm 2

[@ChillerKiller88]

And the one in mikes head was silver it just had yellow blood on it

[@MrScatalog]

I just saw V today. I loved it, but I could see why people hated it and couldn't "get it". This whole series remains esoteric and mysterious to this day. Low budget shows, but if people who hated this movie understood the struggle it was to even get it made.....sigh. That was an amazing breakdown. I got a lot out of this video. One can really see how Nightmare on Elm Street and Hellraiser took certain aspects of their plot devices from this series. Thank you for making the explanation/series overview so concise and clear.