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ACTOR
Reggie BannisterA. Michael BaldwinBill ThornburyGloria Lynne Henry
DIRECTOR
Don Coscarelli
SYNOPSICS
Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead (1994) is a English movie. Don Coscarelli has directed this movie. Reggie Bannister,A. Michael Baldwin,Bill Thornbury,Gloria Lynne Henry are the starring of this movie. It was released in 1994. Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead (1994) is considered one of the best Action,Fantasy,Horror,Sci-Fi movie in India and around the world.
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Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead (1994) Reviews
Most Creative, and Inventive of the Series, a must see for Phantasm fans
Most people note the humor in this picture as a downfall to the series... or the zombies which were never before seen. but what people don't know is that all the writing and strangeness has already been pre-thought out by series creator Don Coscarelli. If you want you could call this a fault on the series, but in my opinion as long as the original creator is coming up with the ideas it's alright, because he's the inventor of the franchise, he can do what ever he wants... he can't ruin the mythology of the Tall Man he can only expand it. the good things about this film are the magnificent return of the original Mike Pearson (A. Michael Baldwin). Plus Bill Thornbury Mikes brother Jody. All the action, Set Decoration, SETS IN GENERAL... THE CHARACTERS... THE STORY, and the surprises. i don't want to go into too much detail on the plot because i don't want to spoil it for you... but the reasons most people give this movie flak are stupid. when you watch this film compared to the others you will see a big difference, this movies is in a little way the epic phantasm movie... seeing the building of the 'warriors' with Reggie and his crew... and the final battle... they could have ended the series with this one, but Coscarelli has bigger finale plans for his phantasm fans and we just might see that sooner then you think. i hope this helps.
My favorite of the series
Unlike many other reviewers, out of the Phantasm series, I liked this one the best. They really had fun with this one and didn't take themselves too seriously. And it was actually funny! The movie picks up where the second one ended, but I don't think you necessarily need to see the first two movies to enjoy this one. There are plenty of flashbacks and, frankly, it's a pretty crazy story to follow in any case. I think this one actually made more sense than the first two. The first Phantasm was an amateur pet project that was literally a bunch of friends working weekends putting together a horror movie for fun. It was and is a cult hit. The second movie had more money behind it but, in my opinion, tried to take itself a little too seriously for such ridiculous subject matter. For me, this movie had the perfect balance of horror and comedy. It was hilarious, horrific, and sometimes both at the same time. Good fun with decent make-up effects and an amazing car stunt with a hearse. I also really liked the way they introduced one of the main characters, the kid. I could see that idea being a great movie on its own: Home Alone done as a horror movie. In the DVD commentary (yes, believe it or not, I even listened to the commentary) Baldwin asked Angus what the fan reaction to this movie was. He said that people either hated it for the comedy element or loved it because of it. I'm in the latter category. If you're looking for top-notch acting and dialogue or a story that makes sense, this is not your movie. But if you like b-horror movies on the humorous side, I definitely recommend you give this one a shot.
Different Style, But Still Enjoyable.
"Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead" is a pretty inventive and fun sequel. Following "Part II", this time Reggie (Reggie Bannister) is continuing his search for the Tall Man to stop him from his deadly work. Mike (Michael Baldwin) is captured by the Tall Man after falling into a coma, and now it's up to Reggie to save him. With the help of Jody (who is mainly in the form of a silver sphere now) and some others that he picks up along his journey, including a young boy named Tim (Kevin Connors) and a woman from the Army, Rocky (Gloria Lynne Henry), Reggie begins a relentless search for the Tall Man's current location, where he has Mike, and what he plans to do with him. A different but very entertaining entry, "Phantasm III" is a very fun film. It differs in style quite a bit from the previous movies, but it seems like that's a trend in this series. "Phantasm" had it's own kind of surreal style, "Phantasm II" had a similar surrealism but had much more action, and "Phantasm III" is more of a slamming, action-packed horror adventure, with a more mild dose of mysticism and a lot more gore. It's a different kind of film from the rest, and since the style is so much different from parts I and II, I think that is the primary reason that people didn't enjoy it. I personally do miss the surreal atmosphere, which I felt this film was distinctly lacking, but it still has enough strangeness and bizarre nature to keep me happy. There is some humor thrown into the mix as well, which seemed a little strange I suppose, but was likely there for some comic relief amidst the out-of-this-world premise. Anyhow, the comic scenes aren't blatantly funny, but do get a little snicker from the audience. The only problem I have with it is that it seems to draw away the seriousness of the story, thus making it less frightening, which wasn't good. The storyline gives more explanation about The Tall Man which is needed, but I did feel this movie had almost too many villains. Not only do we have The Tall Man plus his dwarve-creatures and army of spheres, but we also have a trio of thieves that Reggie stumbles upon, who end up as zombies that continue as antagonists throughout the film. I felt that was a little unnecessary, but I'm not going to nitpick too badly. I enjoyed the scenery in this movie and the sci-fi elements are brought through a bit more here, but I was very, very pleased with the final thirty-minute showdown in the huge, Gothic mausoleum. That really brought things home - it was a magnificent, extremely spooky set, and was the perfect place for some good scares and action scenes to unfold. This sequel has more gore, so that means more special effects, which were done very well, I must admit. Lots of sphere attacks and some really clever, unusual death scenes make for a good time, and a nice display of what the special effects creators have to offer. Acting-wise, we have Michael Baldwin returning as Mike (he was replaced by James LeGros in Part II), and Billy Thornbury returning as Jody, so having all the original cast members back was a major positive. Reggie Bannister is great as well as the quirky but likable Reggie. And while I thought the new character of Rocky almost seemed misplaced (kick ass Army chick with an attitude), I liked her a lot and I thought the actress portraying her did a great job. Overall, "Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead" is a sequel that has it's share of problems, and differs a lot in style from the other movies. But, it is an energetic and fun continuation of the story that has enough positive points that make it well worth a watch, especially for all those "phans". It's weirdly funny at times and creepy and dark at others, but I enjoyed it a lot despite it's flaws. Some may not like it because of the different style and path that it takes, but I thought it was a really fun sequel. 8/10.
I Shouldn't Have To Defend This
Would people give this film a break? It is an exercise in fear, that has been realized quite fantastically (no pun intended). The humour is all laugh out loud stuff, and the effects seem to induce more wincing than any gore fest I can name (shame I've only seen the cut version). The locations are breath taking, the characters somehow more life like than they should be. It's no masterpiece sure, but it's a really good film. And heck Angus Scrimm beats Robert Englund or Kane Hodder any day.
"Nothing is ever as it seems".
Why did it take me so long to get into the "Phantasm" films, as just in the last two months I got around to seeing the first two films and now the third entry. So far I've enjoyed every one. While I found the quality of this entry not match the previous two, still it's an entertainingly non-stop ride in the quest to stop the Tall Man. It pretty much follows on from the previous edition, capping off that had just transpired. The road trip continues through small rural towns, where an almost apocalyptic feel is crafted. Nonetheless the adventurous tone is there, but it's leaning more for comic humour and flat-out action (in a way similar to the second entry), over the tripped-out atmospheric spookiness. It's Reggie Banister's show and there's nothing wrong about that because he makes for a likable heroine that's easy to root for. A. Michael Baldwin isn't in it as much (which the chemistry between Mike and Reggie isn't as prominent) and Bill Thornbury reprises his role in rather an innovative manner. Two new ragtag characters find there way in to help out Reggie; played by Gloria Lynne Henry and Kevin Connors. These two bring biting persona's. Angus Scrimm in Tall Man mode is as menacing as ever - in appearance and the voice --- "It's time now BOY". Director / writer Don Coscarelli keeps the unique vision alive, where his handling seems more focused (especially the writing) and complete, but competently staged with enough flair and panache in numerous sequences. After the last film was produced by a film studio, this entry would go back the low-budget independent roots. The unconventional story isn't as complicated, but this clip show is always on the move and is tension grabbing in its varied ideas. The lively special effects and make-up FX were effectively executed, where it becomes more and more a centre piece with the lethal flying spheres, dimension portals and the legion of dead serving under the Tall Man.