The Phantasm Series (All 5) - Monster Madness 2019

[@JamesNintendoNerd]

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[@LukeDodge916]

I cannot wait for my copy!

[@jetsetatrophy67]

I love that Cinemassacre and DeadMeat have this connection together.

[@mr.blulights1165]

id very much like to have this. love even the mike and mondays and i didnt think id go beyond avgn. but i find myself more of a fan than I realize. very much appreciate all of the hard work you obviously put into it. cinnemascre rules in general

[@Mr.Sinister420]

Wait there was a 5th Phantasm movie? I'm going to have to check it out 😊

[@dinkyflix]

No.Don't tell me what to do.

[@jackpandora3160]

RIP Angus Scrimm. Horror legend that was very underappreciated

[@wstine79]

Angus Scrimm was fantastic in the series. Definitely had a Eerie presence in every film. RIP

[@evilthecat13]

Also, John Dies at the End.

[@braindeadfred1801]

Yes hes got that on screen presence that modern actors cant get at all

[@Kladyos]

He does the intro to Wishmaster as well

[@Nergalsama01]

Oh man, he was so good. It's not even one specific thing I could point to. The entire performance just tells you that something is .... off about the Tall Man, even before you get to know more about him. Just the way he talks and acts, even his way of walking around looks like something that some "other" creature might think a human being would do as it walks around in a human skin. It's creepy as hell. O_o

[@solidus3168]

BOOOOYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@MidwestVillain_Z]

One of the coolest parts to me is they kept the whole cast together for so long

[@lastofmygeneration]

There's something about keeping the original cast that makes it that much more dreamlike.

[@thraknar]

The actual passage of time with the aging of the characters, and the dementia themes in one of the dimensions of part 4 make it seem so profound.

[@lastofmygeneration]

@@thraknar it hit me right in the soul when Reggie started doubting his sanity.

[@solidus3168]

Apparently they couldn't get Michael for Phantasm 2... Dont recall what the story was.

[@alexsandell8260]

@@solidus3168 the studio refused to let him be cast. They wouldn't someone who looked like an action hero in the lead.

[@richardpage9474]

My dad introduced me to Phantasm 30 or so years ago, all the good old movies Logans Run, Forbidden Planet. He's gone now but will always appreciate that, he loved movies.

[@richardathay3329]

@Richard Page your dad sounds like he had excellent taste in movies

[@lovelorn88nick]

My uncle got me into em. Passed in December of 2016

[@jd-py5nm]

My dad was a horror hound also this series freaked me out it was nice getting to watch with him as opposed to sneaking around to watch as I did early on with other flicks

[@ggfffgggds]

Sounds like he had great taste

[@rpm297]

The REAL tragedy is there was never a Phantasm pinball machine.You'd figure that would have been the perfect go-to product. Would have been a good fit for seedy, smoke-filled barrooms.

[@BasementDweller_]

I can see it. Man, it would have been cool.

[@mayipluginmycordless]

"Seedy?" Phantasm Pinball would be celebrated all over.

[@zippymufo9765]

@@mayipluginmycordless Nah 😂 PHANTASM has never been that popular or successful of a franchise. Coscarelli was able to get sequels produced (with huge gaps of years in between) but he was never able to get bigger budgets. Parts 2 and 3 got a couple million each, but he tried to do a large-scale part 4 and failed.

[@holstonmatt]

@@zippymufo9765 part 4 is real it called phantasm 4 oblivion

[@bryansmith844]

Would’ve been legendary

[@infinite_vortex]

such an excellent series. one of the coolest moments of my life was at a horror convention about 15 years ago. the cast was there, I was about 18, nervous to meet them. they were all super nice. Reggie had his infamous acoustic guitar with him, and asked if I play. I said I did. he said "here man, have fun!" and let me play his guitar. I played for about 15 seconds thinking I was going to give it back right away. he walked away from his table because he was having a conversation with someone else. "it's cool man, you can play until I get back!" . That was about 5 mins later. Angus said: "not too shabby....BOYYYY".coolest cast ever!

[@JohnnyBurnes]

I met Don at a Phantasm screening, and he was super nice to everyone. Heard the same about Angus.

[@UndyingZombie]

Yea Angus was a nice guy. ( Same with Don as you said ) I met them both a long time ago. ( Angus was actually really funny at times. )

[@MrJimmyTide]

BOYYYYY!

[@Rando1975]

I heard that about Angus too. Whether it was cast/crew or fans at conventions, everyone said he was a super nice guy.

[@MrJimithee]

When the coach gives you the call, you gotta be ready to play! Respect to Tony x

[@abe1sapien]

One thing I appreciate about Phantasm Ravager, is the amount of lines that The Tall Man has. He has some really great lines that feel symbolic about Angus Scrimm aging in real life.

[@doug2424]

I think he's up there with Karloff for creepiness, to me he'll always be the tall man.

[@danielwetterling7288]

If you watched behind the scenes on RaVanger, Angus Scrimm was actually the one who wanted to do it along with Don. They went to the original set of Phantasm and recited the beginning scene with Reggie and his friend. After that Don looked at Angus and Angus said "I don't have much time left here lets do one more Phantasm for the fans and us"

[@fruitjuiceshibe]

My grandmother took my mum to see this in the theater when she was a child, she thought it was going to be Disney's Fantasia...

[@jacksquatt6082]

Don't leave us in suspense. Did they stay for the entire movie? What did they think of it?

[@benjamincuevas9627]

How many deaths until they realize this isn't Disney.

[@fruitjuiceshibe]

@@jacksquatt6082 I think they ended up walking out halfway through, enough time to permanently scar my mum and nana

[@betsyrocks]

And then your grandmother & mum became Horror fans? Let's hope so.

[@fruitjuiceshibe]

@@betsyrocks not quite haha, don't think my Nana has actually ever watched any other horror movies

[@jamesgatz4490]

"Oh yeah" "Umm" "Okay" "Oh yeah" "Wow" "Hmm" "Okay, yeh" That pretty much covers everything James said in this video

[@jlimbac0]

Still better input than anything Justin would say.

[@AesculapiusPiranha]

He was just reciting the score from Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

[@jamesgatz4490]

@@AesculapiusPiranha chicka chicka

[@oaf-77]

I do prefer it to Mike’s constant interruptions and over-talking.

[@braindeadfred1801]

Best one word one liner ever comes from these "BOY!"

[@Henrik_Holst]

Yep. Long before God Of War :)

[@jonl13]

I love Monster Madness, but you can definitely tell James isn’t watching these movies and basing everything on what he remembers from them years ago. Don’t get me wrong, it’s better than nothing. But for most of these MM vids so far it seems like he hasn’t seen these movies in years maybe even a decade+ for some. He doesn’t owe us anything and I’ll still appreciate any Cinemassacre MM of course.

[@jacksonjack7838]

Jay Left he used to watch them tho. I cant say for this year tho.

[@z-beeblebrox]

yeah he mentions in one of the earlier episodes that this year had to be based on films he's already seen, because he didn't have time to watch anything new

[@jamstonjulian6947]

I mean, he doesn't have to do it, or he could have done less videos and concentrated on films he's actually bothered about. No-one's putting a gun to his head.

[@NickJarno]

Well, it's this or no daily video's for monster madness.

[@PaxBritannia]

I think they shot all of these on the same day.

[@rustyhalberd8415]

"Yeah!" - James Rolfe (2019)

[@MrGenyaAvacado]

Yepp! Mhmm, you know...I DONT KNOW!

[@travisfuller2467]

Phew, no Justin anywhere in sight. Now to continue viewing this lovely new episode of Monster Madness!

[@AitorMolina.]

Finally, I was expecting this review for years.

[@blimeyolimey8762]

Aitor Molina I love these movies!

[@dmacmillion]

It was a ong time coming.

[@newfiejesus]

your journey is now complete

[@learningthetrails]

James... I have been a Phantasm fan since I was a child... I have been a fan of yours for 15 years... This is the day that I have waited for... forever!

[@lsgreger2645]

I remember watching the DVD extras in Phantasm 3 and they did a whole feature on the hearse car wreck. That was probably the best car wreck in cinema. They said the stuntman in the car was knocked out when they went to recover him.....

[@lowerclassbrats77]

I own the box set on DVD and adore this series. I had only caught it in passing as a kid in the 80's, but now I fully appreciate it.

[@chesspunk489]

Is your name based off of the punk band?

[@schnozz5662]

I fucking love phantasm. So underappreciated..

[@Alfador42]

True.

[@ragefanjr]

So agreed! I went through so many copies of these films lending them out to people while in the Navy! #1 and #4 were my personal favorites, but #3 was great as well. Try watching those 3 while getting way too high....lol

[@erichquinones598]

Booooyyyy

[@tripperjoe1699]

Same, didn't like imposter Michael Baldwin

[@monolithgeometry3221]

Yes indeed

[@gyromurphy]

These movies are so damn eerie. Seriously now, if you want to be freaked out watching a movie... Phantasm is the one too see.

[@3xperiment8]

If this one doesn't scare you, You're already dead

[@oaf-77]

“Hi, James” “Hrm”

[@HerpThatDerp1]

I like the vibe. He is dialed back, reserved, and careful with his thoughts/words.

[@theguardian8317]

"I wasn't supposed to be in this episode" "mhum..."

[@Cymricus]

Person: Platitude! James: Hmm... Me too, James. Me too.

[@Br0teas]

Love Phantasm. I bought all the films about 14 years ago, they came in a sphere complete with spikes. It still sits on my shelf next to the hellraiser cube-set.

[@areallyboredindividual8766]

I highly recommend John Dies at the End. Made by the same director, rough in some places, it was impossible to condense that book into just one movie, but it was still a great trippy horror comedy.

[@KnuckleHunkybuck]

13:53 "I recommend you binge it." 14:44 (Less than 1 minute later) "I wish I didn't have to watch all 5 in 1 night."

[@handsomebrick]

it hurts so good

[@thesalvadorianwarrior798]

I was hoping you'll talk about this horror film. 10 years and you're finally talking about. Thank you.

[@southboundtracks]

Tony's a trooper for watching all of them in one night. I love these movies, especially 2 and 4.

[@pokey4200]

I've been waiting for James to talk about the Phantasm series. These movies were awesome! The Tall Man was one creepy dude!

[@agreer5272]

I love that you gave Justin the business at the end. Lol

[@Kiskey]

"So, he-" "I BINGED ALL PHANTASM MOVIES LAST NIGHT AND NOW MY BODY IS READY." "Hm Mm"

[@videogameobsession]

I saw Phantasm on HBO in 1980. I was 8 and nearly shat my pants! What a great movie though. Such a classic.

[@jasonamrhein9593]

I didn't have the pleasure of watching the Phantasm series until six months ago, but I'm so glad I did! "You think that when you die, you go to heaven. You come to me!"

[@ramdom_assortment]

You guys have to talk about Jacob's Ladder.

[@powerglover2021]

that movie is dumb

[@boglin]

@@powerglover2021 that movie is many many things but dumb isnt one of them

[@JasonVoorhees10100]

Yesss such an amazing movie

[@kadosho02]

Same feels, the characters, cinematography, visuals, camera work and music.. seriously a treasure (twisted but phenomenal). I remember watching it on vhs forever ago, but it's a film that stays in your memory.

[@MarquisDeSang]

What about Session 9?

[@geoleo965]

That's some freaky *MASTER BALL* he's holding.

[@DawnOfTheOzz]

"Tall Man! I choose you!"

[@dicknavis00]

my whole life my dad would always yell "BOYYYYYYYYYYYY" at me...i'm 38 and he still does it lol

[@G11354]

"Phantasm" is such an underrated movie series, long live the Tall Man!!!

[@bettertainmentinc4393]

Whenever I see Monster Madness in my sub box I drop everything and watch it. Great as always!

[@_gorezone_]

Great episode. Props to Tony for watching FIVE movies in one night just to make this episode!

[@haydenscott5612]

Thank god finally some Phantasm content

[@jmgmarcus808]

Phantasm 1 is a masterpiece. RIP Angus Scrimm.🙏🏻✌🏻️

[@KirkRedgate]

I watched "In Search of Darkness" last night, good documentary. Some films didn't get enough screen time though, it needed to be 10 hours! Phantasm is a classic. I need to rewatch the sequels, haven't seen them in years.

[@SteveRudzinski]

Always good to hear someone else love 4 the most of the sequels. Seems like an unpopular opinion but it's also my favorite sequel for the same reasons.

[@wstine79]

"BOOOOY!"

[@phillytheflyerable]

you play a good GAMEBOY

[@supertitantsunami9974]

@@phillytheflyerable ...but the game is FINISHED!!! Now you D I E . . .. . . . . .

[@jarodpace7246]

"When you die, you think you go to Heaven? You come to us!" -The Tall Man

[@snootch2nootch]

James seems like he just didnt want to talk about these movies.

[@GoshDiggityDang]

It seems like he doesnt wanna talk about them with Tony.

[@snarferyasmr3739]

Lots of "hmmm" "yeah" *nod*

[@RC99_Productions]

I hope there's no genuine animosity between the two. I hope it's just some friendly banter.

[@MrFleshcutter]

I see only love and friendship!

[@mth1022]

I don't get this vibe at all. James has less to say because Tony just watched them all and has a fresher memory so he can be more detailed. Most of these James makes it clear he didn't just watch them recently while the other person often just did, so he's letting them lead the review and he mostly just agrees and let's them talk.

[@Kladyos]

THANK YOU JAMES! Phantasm is great to finally see on Cinemassacre! The origin of the Cerebral Bore!

[@taylerwarren3827]

1 and 4 are my favorites. During Atlanta Days of the Dead 2014 or 2015, Angus Scrimm used a special cane that my ex and I found at an antique store. He was so polite and such a sweet man. I remember hearing him holler to me from the con tables saying "BOOOYYY!!"

[@Fedekpc]

This serie deserves a special review. As James did with "Friday The 13th" or the classic universal monster's movies. I guess he has not the time for that anymore D:

[@texnexus7_300]

As an 80s kid I grew up watching the Phantasm movies. The movies are so 80s in every awesome way possible ! The music especially. I like them all but if you are new to the Phantasm movies the only ones you actually have to watch is Phantasm 1 and Ravager !

[@matthewdrown9122]

I feel like the quality of the Monster madness episodes this year is really bad compared to previous years.. Seems like most episodes are people just trying to recall what them remember from it and just 99 "Hmmm" "Yeah". No clips from the movies or anything

[@matthewdrown9122]

I watch other movie reviewers and they all show clips of the movies on parts they are discussing. And I know James has in his past videos as well

[@bernebelmont1857]

It's less professional and just has less says, feels like they're trying to get through it as fast as possible

[@Atrus999]

If James barely remembers these movies why did he do this video? Lol

[@jamesgatz4490]

💵💵💸💰

[@Atrus999]

@@jamesgatz4490 If someone is paying him to do this you'd think he would take the time to watch the movies like the other guy did lol.

[@CharlemagneSupernova]

Because it's a series that popular enough to get views.

[@handsomebrick]

because it's MONSTER MADNESS!!!!

[@andersdenkend]

I do understand that daily content is a ton of work and not easy to pull off, but I also must say that this feels a bit lackluster.

[@kevinbirge2130]

My favorite horror franchise. Ravager is a perfect ending.

[@cupfullofdie]

How can anyone not love these movies

[@LanaDelRadio]

Did James even watch the movies?

[@meowth900]

Lol Tony sounded like he went through a character arc

[@LordLOC]

Long before Stargate SG-1's Kratos made "BOY!" famous, Angus Scrimm made it infamous. "Its only a dream" "NO, ITS NOT" I loved that ending so much.

[@JamesQPurcell]

FINALLY. Phantasm films have been my Monster Madness dream request for like a decade!

[@c3ntury1337]

Tony's laugh always makes me wanna laugh along with him. I laughed too much at the Jawa comment. It really shouldn't have been that funny.

[@blacksmithorange8906]

When I realized you’ve never reviewed the series for Monster Madness I asked myself: “How could you not? Are you one of those rare horror fans who’ve never heard of Phantasm?” Well, you proved me wrong! Been hoping you’d talk about these movies so thank you James!

[@9jay10]

He’s also used a clip from part 3 in one of the intros to an older monster madness videos, I don’t remember which one but it was when he used various horror movie clips to introduce every monster madness video

[@lhfirex]

Oh shit, I had no idea that these movies are by the same guy who did Bubba Ho-Tep. I love that movie. It's either the funniest weird movie or the weirdest funny movie I've ever seen, and I'd never really heard of these movies until this review. I'll have to check them out.

[@andya9899]

James: mmmh 'nods' yeah, mrh He looks almost pissed

[@Stomski]

On Kraken Rum probably.

[@AlexBabbage]

He's probably just really annoyed about Justin bailing last minute. Tony was obviously quite annoyed as well.

[@ultimatecoasterremakes5500]

It’s super funny how they talk about Phantasm like it came out after evil dead and nightmare on elm street. Dude Phantasm predates those movies by like 3 years

[@trans8010]

Sam Raimi gave a shout out to Coscarelli in Evil Dead. When the characters explore the basement there is a obscured/torn Phantasm movie poster against the wall. When Don was made aware of this, he later repaid the favor by labeling the bag of ashes with Sam's name.

[@THECOMICBOOKMAN]

Yes! Phantasm is one of my all-time favorite movies! Thank you for this review!

[@blimeyolimey8762]

Sad we never got a ‘Bubba Nosferatu’ 😔

[@srstriker6420]

Englishman Explorer was that planned?

[@blimeyolimey8762]

SR Striker I heard rumours years back, but like so many other projects it fell through. Was gonna be a prequel when Elvis was younger.

[@srstriker6420]

Englishman Explorer against a vampire?

[@blimeyolimey8762]

SR Striker Yup

[@srstriker6420]

Englishman Explorer I may have found cancelled superhero movies but not much on horror

[@CSProductions918]

Drink everytime James says "I don't remember that" this month lol. Besides that I'm enjoying all the videos

[@christophernewhouse5832]

the 4th movie has the best soundtrack i think its great how it ends with the fifth movie it explains everything logically

[@brianheistan9859]

I’ve been waiting for this day in Monster madness history

[@M3n747]

Fun fact: in Poland the series is known as "Murderous Balls".

[@benson7498]

That's amazing

[@tatofianna]

Phantasm: If This One Doesn't Scare You, You're Already Dead!

[@tonyacosta4574]

I love those movies never scared me at all but I was watching horror movies since I was 4

[@evanlusmann2689]

Phantasm is a great series. Been waiting for these to be reviewed!

[@tedstarnes2997]

The Tall Man has always been my favorite horror movie antagonist I have the whole series on disc

[@SerpentNight]

Angus Scrimm wasn't particularly tall in real life. It took some tricky camera work to make one believe otherwise.

[@bentramer682]

I just finished this series after watching all week and you can't really hate any of the movies (i can't) just because of how humble and quaint they are.

[@HatCreature]

I love Phantasm and I am happy that 5 was finally made but that is really the only thing I enjoyed about it. The film was classic and felt like a Phantasm film 100% but the story just felt like the writers couldn't decide what movie they were making. The film was always meant to be the last in the series but it just felt like another sequel, all the definitive ending stuff was in the credits. But it was a beautiful film and I was happy to see everyone involved again, it was a happy film filled with nostalgia and love for the series.

[@kentuckyninja8712]

Another episode of the Tony show!

[@Lopyswine]

its terrible. Tony's parents failed at teaching him manners.

[@noblekatana2270]

Been waiting for you to cover phantasm so happy

[@matterstoyou2970]

3+4 are my favs 1 is iconic 2 has its charms and 5 is like the epilogue to the story

[@KrommKONG]

I've been waiting every monster madness for this review!!!!

[@srstriker6420]

Jacob Krom what do you mean?

[@KrommKONG]

SR Striker every October when James does monster madness I've been wondering if phantasm will make the cut lol

[@srstriker6420]

Jacob Krom wait he does that?

[@ArcadePilot]

This was a great series! It had a strange story, and metal spheres? I remember the ending in Phantasm 2 when the girl says "this is a dream right?" then the old man Tall Man goes "No! - It's not!" XD

[@FireTiger941]

*Definitely pre-ordered the Elvira collector's edition of In Search of Darkness!! Awesome set!*

[@PumpkinCanada]

I've always thought James should direct the reboot of Phantasm -- a mix of horror and sci-fi that's right up his alley.

[@josephsawyer3982]

I love horror I love the 80's I love horror in the 80's

[@AdamWilsonOfficial]

Really happy to see you guys cover this series. This has been a childhood fave series of mine.

[@greyinvader]

I need to binge this series. All I remember from V is the giant sphere blasting down a building and Reggie getting dementia

[@Shadowlord1980]

I have watched all Phantasm movies and my opinion, Phantasm is interesting horror series. Movies also have plot twists too. Horror fans should watch these movies.

[@quagmireforsale]

Love you, James.

[@StocktonJustin95]

Finally!!!! One of my favorite horror film series' its nuts sure but its a wild ride

[@metalhead0274]

I loved the Phantasm series.. they are one of my favorites that are not the older classics.

[@asarishepard8171]

alright james is talking bout phantasm!! And yes I saw all FIVE recently :P the last one got made a few years ago. Youre in this docu, James?? I ordered this last week :P

[@MrGenyaAvacado]

Thank you for actually watching the movies

[@jacobprice8048]

1,2 and especially OblIVION are amazing. 3 and 5 not so much. Still one of my favorite series ever. 4 with the lost footage was incredible.

[@The80sCryptid]

Saw in search of darkness and I would recommend everyone to watch it. I'm gonna see if I could convince a friend of mine to watch it since he's an indie film maker.

[@curtisebear1568]

Cinemassacre keeps delivering on films I would never think about watching. Now I really want to see phantasm 4. Brain Damage is one of my favourite movies now thanks to you guys 😍

[@jaybrooks1098]

Phantasim great series. The quad shot gun.

[@igodreamer7096]

I love Phantasm, so crazy and surreal, hate how they jump from horror to action in the sequels, but the series is good enough to follow up! xD

[@Raptor44256]

This whole series is awesome.

[@PrimitiveBaroque]

I really was waiting for a Phantasm review!