Phantasm II (1988)

The Final Chapter?
In the latest installment of Coscarelli's classic Phantasm series, we almost think we're watching a normal movie here...just for a few minutes!
The special effects are better than previous philms, and the movie as a whole takes itself a lot more seriously than its predecessors. That fact will surely be viewed positively by some, negatively by others; positively by those who want these films to get more respect, negatively by those who loved the lack of plot continuity, hack dialogue, and low-budget special effects.

Old school Phantasm Phans, don't worry - the movie still captures the good old Phantasm magic: The Tall Man still does his thing (and knowing his background is pretty cool - I almost fell out of my seat when pre-Tall Man Jebediah offers Mike some lemonade!!!), Reggie has his destined to fail romantic interlude, and the 'Cuda can still rock.

All in all, a good ending to the series, with the possibility left open for more!

Best of the series to date
I enjoyed this one even more than the original. I especially liked the scenes with Jebediah Morningside before he became the evil Tall Man. This movie ends with such a great set up for the final chapter that I can't believe part V hasn't been made yet.

The unused footage from the original movie worked so well here that it was like part IV was written at the same time as the original. Excellent!

Best of the series to date
I enjoyed this one even more than the original. I especially liked the scenes with Jebediah Morningside before he became the evil Tall Man. This movie ends with such a great set up for the final chapter that I can't believe part V hasn't been made yet.

The unused footage from the original movie worked so well here that it was like part IV was written at the same time as the original. Excellent!