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• Phantasm | Blu Ray | (10/06/2019) from £18.41   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Long before Jason sprang from a watery burial, long before Freddy rose from a fiery cremation, there was The Tall Man. Inimitably brought to life by the late, great Angus Scrimm and put on the big screen by cult auteur Don Coscarelli, this iconic boogeyman was unleashed in 1979's Phantasm to lurk in the shadowy depths behind many an impressionable mind's bedframe. The first in a phranchise that would fester in the psychologies of horror phans everywhere, Phantasm became a death-defyingly low-budget hit that kickstarted an increasingly bizarre universe replete with maniacal alien dwarves and skull-embedding metallic balls discharging blood and brain matter at least you'll never have to wonder what goes on behind the closed doors of small-town American mortuaries again. Now resurrected in a 4K restoration overseen by J.J. Abrams with balls to the wall bonus material, from a cast and crew audio commentary to exclusive pheaturettes, the legacy of Angus Scrimm and his spinecurdling eyebrow raising abilities will live on to terrify boys and girls for generations to come. And know that as you watch, The Tall Man will be watching with you, just behind you there, in the shadows  Angus Scrimm (1926-2016) Special Edition Contents: High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing 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 Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gary Pullin

• Phantasm Boxset | Blu Ray | (27/04/2020) from £46.75   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  IF THIS ONE DOESN'T SCARE YOU'RE ALREADY DEAD! Few horror movie franchises are as iconic as Don Coscarelli's Phantasm series. From its deadly flying silver spheres through to its hooded dwarf minions, and of course, the towering figure of arch villain The Tall Man himself, the imagery conjured up by the Phantasm films remains etched in the psyche of genre fans everywhere. Beginning with the 1979 original through to 2016's Phantasm: Ravager, the five films which make up 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. Coillected together Blu-ray - including a stunning 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! SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS High Definition Blu-rayTM (1080p) of all five Phantasm movies Original Mono, Stereo and 5.1 Surround Audio options Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for all films Special Edition Packaging with reversable sleeves featuring original and newly-commissioned artwork by Gary Pullin PHANTASM (1979 - 2016 REMASTER) 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) 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) 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) 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

• Phantasm IV - Oblivion | DVD | (24/02/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  The true nature of the nefarious Tall Man is revealed in an epic battle between the forces of good and evil. Thirteen years after the original nightmare began, Mike (A. Michael Baldwin) must travel through dark dimensions of time and space to discover his origins and those of his nemesis, the evil Tall Man. With only his loyal friend Reggie (Reggie Bannister) at his side, and the spirit of his dead brother to guide him, Mike must finally confront The Tall Man and his deadly chrome spheres to ...

• Phantasm | DVD | (05/09/2002) from £12.93   |  Saving you £7.05 (70.93%)   |  RRP £16.99

  Jody is the kind of guy that every 1970s teen looked up to. He's in his early 20s, has a cool car, splendid 1970s hair, a leather jacket, plays guitar and (naturally) snags all the girls. His little brother, Mike, in particular, admires him and emulates him at every turn. Things start to go astray, however, when the two brothers and their friend Reggie attend a funeral for a friend. Mike notices a tall man working at the funeral home; in the course of his snooping, he sees the tall man put a loaded coffin into the back of a hearse as easily as if it was a shoebox. Jody doesn't believe his little brother's stories, though, until he brings home the tall man's severed finger, still wriggling in what appears to be French's mustard. From there, the film picks up a terrific momentum that doesn't let up until the sequel-ripe twist ending. Phantasm was one of the first horror movies to break the unspoken rule that victims were supposed to scream, fall down and cower until they were killed. Instead, Mike and Jody are resourceful and smart, aggressively pursuing the evil inside the funeral home with a shotgun and Colt pistol. Furthermore, the script has a great deal of character development, especially in the relationship between the two brothers. The film even has a surprisingly glossy look, despite its low-budget origins, and little outright gore (except for the infamous steel spheres that drill into victims' heads). This drive-in favourite was a big success at the time of its release, and spawned three sequels. Little wonder; it includes an inventive story, likeable characters, a runaway pace and, of course, evil dwarves cloaked in Army blankets. The end result is one of the better horror films of the late 1970s. Hot-rod fans take note: Jody drives a Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda, the pinnacle of 1960s muscle cars, rounding out his status as a Cool Guy. --Jerry Renshaw

• Phantasm III - Lord Of The Dead | DVD | (05/09/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Thirteen years after the original nightmare began Mike and Reggie reunite with the spirit of Mike's dead brother and are pursued by The Tall Man through warped dimensions of space and time. Who Will reign supreme? Prepared to be scared witless as the fine line between the living and the dead snaps with a vengeance!