In this final chapter of the long-running Phantasm series Reggie and the gang are once again battling the Tall Man through time and space. Will this be the end?
A. Michael Baldwin (Mike), Reggie Bannister (Reggie), Dawn Cody (Dawn/Jane), Gloria Henry (Rocky), Stephen Jutras (Chunk), Angus Scrimm (Tall Man), Bill Thornbury (Jody), Daniel Roebuck (Demeter).
Phantasm: Ravager picks up where the story left off but just in case you forgot, we get to follow along as Reggie walks through the desert alone reminiscing to remind us. Before long we are back in familiar territory with spheres and Reggie drooling over a pretty woman, Dawn. And true to the franchise time and space seem to warp without explanation between mental institutions, dimensions, and flashback footage from previous films.
Acting was par for the course with Bannister and Baldwin delivering their usual. Scrimm is still delivering the creepy, though his role this time around felt softer somehow. Thornbury, Cody, Henry and the remainder of the cast were a mix of rough and rougher.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds have improved slightly in this franchise over the years and this entry was no exception. Dialogue was okay for the most part. Sound and soundtrack are the usual.
Overall this one sadly feels like a generic entry in the franchise that recycled events, adding little to the story. As an ending to the franchise, if it really is, this was a bit disappointing. Fans of the series may feel a bit let down by this one while those new to Phantasm will be hopelessly lost and confused.
With some blood, gore, and foul language this one should put teens and above to sleep easily.
Released: 2016
Reviewed: 6.24.20
Star rating: 2 out of 5
Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Action, Supernatural Horror, Cult Classics
copyright ©2020 Dave Riedel
A. Michael Baldwin (Mike), Reggie Bannister (Reggie), Dawn Cody (Dawn/Jane), Gloria Henry (Rocky), Stephen Jutras (Chunk), Angus Scrimm (Tall Man), Bill Thornbury (Jody), Daniel Roebuck (Demeter).
Phantasm: Ravager picks up where the story left off but just in case you forgot, we get to follow along as Reggie walks through the desert alone reminiscing to remind us. Before long we are back in familiar territory with spheres and Reggie drooling over a pretty woman, Dawn. And true to the franchise time and space seem to warp without explanation between mental institutions, dimensions, and flashback footage from previous films.
Acting was par for the course with Bannister and Baldwin delivering their usual. Scrimm is still delivering the creepy, though his role this time around felt softer somehow. Thornbury, Cody, Henry and the remainder of the cast were a mix of rough and rougher.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds have improved slightly in this franchise over the years and this entry was no exception. Dialogue was okay for the most part. Sound and soundtrack are the usual.
Overall this one sadly feels like a generic entry in the franchise that recycled events, adding little to the story. As an ending to the franchise, if it really is, this was a bit disappointing. Fans of the series may feel a bit let down by this one while those new to Phantasm will be hopelessly lost and confused.
With some blood, gore, and foul language this one should put teens and above to sleep easily.
Released: 2016
Reviewed: 6.24.20
Star rating: 2 out of 5
Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Action, Supernatural Horror, Cult Classics
copyright ©2020 Dave Riedel
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