Blu-ray and DVD distributors Scream Factory, the horror/thriller branch of independent film distributor Shout Factory has detailed its upcoming Blu-ray release of director Don Coscarelli’s Phantasm II (1988).
Phantasm II stars James LeGros, Reggie Bannister, Angus Scrimm, Paula Irvine, and Samantha Phillips. The street date will be March 26th, 2013.
Film Synopsis:
The Tall Man is back with a vengeance in Phantasm II, the second chapter in the cult classic Phantasm series!
Released after seven years in a mental hospital, Mike convinces his old pal Reggie to join forces with him to hunt down and destroy The Tall Man once and for all. Mike’s visions lead the two to a quiet little town where a horde of flying killer balls aim to slice and dice their gruesome way through everyone.
Exploding with special effects, unparalleled thrills, horror and suspense, Phantasm II climaxes with a blood-curdling conclusion that you have to see to believe.
Bonus Features:
– Audio Commentary with director/writer Don Coscarelli and actors Angus Scrimm and Reggie Banister
– “The Ball is Back!” Documentary – featuring new interviews with writer/director Don Coscarelli, actors Reggie Banister, Angus Scrimm, Paula Irvine, Samantha Phillips and more!
– Vintage Behind the Scenes footage: Makeup Effects
– Vintage Behind the Scenes footage: On the Set
– “The Gory Days with Greg Nicotero” Featurette
– Deleted Scenes from archival film elements from Don Coscarelli’s archive
– Additional Scenes – alternate takes and deleted gore footage from the workprint
– Original TV Spots
– Trailers for Phantasm , Phantasm II & Phantasm III
– Still Galleries (Behind the Scenes , Makeup Effects , Hollywood Premiere )
– Rare short film starring Rory Guy (aka Angus Scrimm) as Abraham Lincoln
