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Phantasm II

1988Movie1 h 37 minR

Horror
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic427.3Rotten Tomatoes31%57%

A brutally violent, thrilling action movie about fantasy.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

The ball is back!

Mike, after his release from a psychiatric hospital, teams up with his old pal Reggie to hunt down the Tall Man, who is at it again. A mysterious, beautiful girl has also become part of Mike's dreams, and they must find her before the Tall Man does.

Feels like

  • Gothic Horror
  • Supernatural Threat
  • Macabre
  • Practical Effects
  • Cult Classic
  • Pursuit
  • Visceral
  • Fantasy Violence

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Don Coscarelli
Written by
Don Coscarelli
Produced by
Roberto A. Quezada
Music by
Christopher L. Stone, Fred Myrow

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 8, 1988 · 1 h 37 min · R

Released
July 8, 1988
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Portal Cut, Dropped a Bridge on Him, Kavorka Man +9

  • Portal Cut
  • Dropped a Bridge on Him
  • Kavorka Man
  • Kavorka Man
  • Zombie Mooks
  • Ambiguous Situation
  • Mind Screw
  • Hand in the Hole
  • Life-or-Limb Decision
  • Living Photo
  • Badass in a Nice Suit
  • Go into the Light

12 of 174 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Phantasm II?"

Questions about Phantasm II

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Phantasm II?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Phantasm II from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Phantasm II worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 42). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (37).

Will Phantasm II scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Phantasm II?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Phantasm II use?

Portal CutDropped a Bridge on HimKavorka ManKavorka ManZombie MooksAmbiguous SituationMind ScrewHand in the HoleLife-or-Limb DecisionLiving PhotoBadass in a Nice SuitGo into the Lightand 162 more

TV Tropes lists 174 tropes for it, including Portal Cut, Dropped a Bridge on Him, and Kavorka Man.