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Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead

1994Movie1 h 31 minR

Horror
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic–6.7Rotten Tomatoes43%43%

A scary, eerie horror movie about fantasy and mystery.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you scare easily

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

If You Don't Get It This Time, He'll Have To Drill It Into Your Head!

The Tall Man, that imposing menace from Morningside Mortuary, is back and once again haunting the thoughts of the now-adult Mike and his friend, ex-Ice Cream vendor Reggie. The two continue their hunt for the mysterious figure and in his path of destruction encounter a variety of dangerous situations, friends and enemies.

Feels like

  • Horror
  • Fantasy
  • Gore
  • Camp
  • Uncanny
  • Intrigue
  • Mystery
  • Surreal

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Don Coscarelli
Written by
Don Coscarelli
Produced by
Don Coscarelli, Seth Blair
Music by
Christopher L. Stone, Fred Myrow

Everyone

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

Facts

May 6, 1994 · 1 h 31 min · R

Released
May 6, 1994
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Badass Adorable, Downer Ending, Downer Ending +9

  • Badass Adorable
  • Downer Ending
  • Downer Ending
  • Symploce
  • Spirit Advisor
  • Big Damn Heroes
  • Elite Mook
  • Badass Normal
  • Mirror Scare
  • Hoist by His Own Petard
  • Living Photo
  • Impossibly Cool Weapon

12 of 174 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead?"

Questions about Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead?

fuboTVAMC+The RokuHooplaPluto TVShudderPlexFawesome

In the United States, Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead streams on fuboTV, AMC+, and Shudder, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (43).

Will Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Is Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead use?

Badass AdorableDowner EndingDowner EndingSymploceSpirit AdvisorBig Damn HeroesElite MookBadass NormalMirror ScareHoist by His Own PetardLiving PhotoImpossibly Cool Weaponand 162 more

TV Tropes lists 174 tropes for it, including Badass Adorable, Downer Ending, and Downer Ending.