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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.......

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.

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.

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

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)!

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!!!

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

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.

A series with balls.

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.

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!

RIP Angus Scrimm... the best

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

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.

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

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!

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. 😎

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

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.

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

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

"YOU PLAY A GOOD GAME BOY!!!"

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

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!!!!

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.

This is an outstanding video.. Thank you!

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

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

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

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.

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

First video I've seen from your channel and I love it! Great synopsis from a series I hold so dear to my heart. keep up the great work :-)

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

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

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

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

In defense of retcons, the original Phantasm was obviously meant to be a stand alone movie with an explanation that was either aliens from another planet or all in Mike’s mind. The audience takes their pick. The Phantasm franchise reminds us that universe building is an always evolving process.

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

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.

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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!

Wasn't there a Gold Sphere in Phantasm II?

Love this series.

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.

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

we need a crossover with Reggie and Ash

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...;)

Still one of the top 10 horror scenes is in phantasm when the tall man is walking down the street and stops and stares at Mike. Classic

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 :)

Fucking great breakdown and deconstruction. Well done!

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

Great breakdown! Glad to see I wasn't the only one who followed this series!

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.

I'm so happy when ever foundflix uploads anyone else

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.

absolutely monumental piece of detail-work. great job.

This film is so underrated and we need a remake!

Jamie's so gorgeous

awesome, amazing

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.

Thank you for trying to explain the whole Phantasm universe. I enjoyed watching this video!

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.

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.

I've only seen one & two but now anxious to see them all in one sitting then seeing five in theatre. thank you & great work and input.

Thank you for your insight! Well done!!

i love phantasm

I'm disappointed that there probably wont be anymore of these movies if made another is made how will they have the tall man?

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.

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

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

Nice Le Matos shirt

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!

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.

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.

BOY!

As a lifelong "Phan" I greatly enjoyed Ravager ... and the nods to Roger Avery's script (the plague, the tall man crushing the world) seeing all of the gang back together.. I would be on board for a sequel but if we are introducing new characters i hope the original cast is on board as well. And pick up where ravager ended with the rebels going off to fight :) Really enjoyed the movie and your series overview!

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

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

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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 🤔

You are one of the best movie explainiters that I have come across.

You forgot the gold ball from phantasm 2

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

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.

MIND BLOWN!!! LIKED! SUBSCRIBED!