Holy sh*t! I think this PHANTASM 6-DISC COLLECTION has just own the award for most epic Blu-ray collection ever released. I mean peep the details below to see just how much stuff they have packed into these discs. Slow clap, guys. For real. This is amazing.
First off, back in January of this year we let you guys know that the six-disc PHANTASM COLLECTION was coming to Blu-ray on March 28th. We are here to report today that the release date on the collection has been moved back a bit to April 11th.
Don Coscarelli had this to say about the collection:
“Well Go USA has done an outstanding job in curating the ultimate Phantasm collection. This terrific new release rivals the best Blu-ray box sets ever in its size and depth. I am so excited to share these never-before-seen features with our devoted fans, who will now be able to witness just how the Phantasm films were created in this stunning high-definition presentation.
Well Go USA President & CEO said this:
This box set is the answer to every Phantasm fan’s prayers. The filmmakers have gone above and beyond in order to create the most immersive Phantasm experience possible in one comprehensive box set.
The all-new bonus materials included in THE PHANTASM COLLECTION break down as follows:
Disc 1: PHANTASM
Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Don Coscarelli and Stars Michael Baldwin, Angus Scrimm and Bill Thornbury
Graveyard Carz
Interviews with Don Coscarelli and Angus Scrimm
Deleted Scenes
Cast interviews – Phantasm: Actors Having a Ball
PHANTASM Behind-the-Scenes Home Movies with commentary by Don Coscarelli and Reggie Bannister
TV Spots
Radio Spots
Angus Scrimm Introduction
Fangoria TV Spot
Theatrical Trailer
Still GalleryNEW DISC-1 SPECIAL FEATURES
Audio Commentary with writer/director Don Coscarelli, co-producer Paul Pepperman and visual consultant Roberto Quezada
Additional home movie footageDisc 2: PHANTASM II
Audio Commentary with Don Coscarelli, actors Angus Scrimm and Reggie Banister
The Ball is Back documentary on the making of PHANTASM II
The Gory Days an interview with Special Make-up Effects Artist Greg Nicotero
Deleted Scenes
Workprint Scenes
TV Spots
Theatrical Trailers
Behind the Scenes
Still GalleriesDisc 3: PHANTASM III: LORD OF THE DEAD
Audio Commentary with Stars A. Michael Baldwin and Angus Scrimm
Phantasm III: Behind-the-Scenes
Deleted Scene
Radio Spot
Still Gallery
TrailerNEW DISC-3 SPECIAL FEATURES:
“Balls of Steel: Bob Ivy’s Stunt for the Ages – The Phantasm III Car Stunt” – This featurette shows the planning and behind-the-scenes footage of the dangerous stunt performed in the film and includes recently rediscovered material.
“It’s Never Over: The Making of PHANTASM III: LORD OF THE DEAD” – This featurette includes interviews with Don Coscarelli, A. Michael Baldwin, Reggie Bannister, Bill Thornbury,
Gloria Lynn Henry, Stuntman Bob Ivy, director of photography Christopher Chomyn, composer/sound designer Christopher L. Stone, sphere designer/mechanical effects artist Kerry Prior, special makeup effects designer Dean Gates and Production Assistant Kristen Deem.
Audio Commentary with writer/director Don Coscarelli and editor Norman Buckley
Behind the Scenes CompilationDisc 4: PHANTASM IV: OBLIVION
Audio Commentary with Director Don Coscarelli and Actors Reggie Bannister and Angus Scrimm
Phantasm IV: Behind-The-Scenes
TrailerNEW DISC-4 SPECIAL FEATURES:
“Death is No Escape: The Making of PHANTASM IV: OBLIVION” – This featurette includes interviews with Don Coscarelli, A. Michael Baldwin, Reggie Bannister, Bill Thornbury,
special makeup effects artist Gigi Bannister, stunt co-ordinator/actor Bob Ivy, director of photography Christopher Chomyn, composer/sound designer Christopher L. Stone, sphere designer/mechanical effects designer Kerry Prior, cameraman Justin Zaharczuk and special makeup effects artist Robert Kurtzman.
Behind the Scenes Compilation
Phantasm sequels Conceptual Art Gallery by Justin ZaharczukDisc 5: PHANTASM V: RAVAGER
Audio Commentary with co-writer/director David Hartman and co-writer/producer Don Coscarelli
Behind the Scenes
Deleted Scenes
Phuntasm: Bloopers and Outtakes
Theatrical TrailerNEW DISC-5 SPECIAL FEATURES:
“The Making of PHANTASM V: RAVAGER” featurette
Interview with actor A. Michael Baldwin
Interview with actress Kat Lester
Interview with actor Stephan Jutras
Behind the Scenes Promo with Angus Scrimm Tribute
Phantasm V Red Credit SequenceDisc 6: BONUS DISC
Phantasmagoria: a documentary featuring interviews with cast and crew
Phantasmagorical Mystery Tour with your host, Reggie Bannister
Phantasm Genesis
Phandom
Fangoria TV Commercial with Angus Scrimm
Angus Scrimm 1989 Convention AppearanceNEW DISC-6 SPECIAL FEATURES:
“Phantasm and You” – a comic recap of the first 4 films by PHANTASM V: RAVAGER director David Hartman
Flashback Weekend Chicago Convention Panel Discussion (2008)
Flashback Weekend Chicago Convention Cast Panel (2014)
Flashback Weekend concert performance by Kat Lester
2016 Fantastic Fest Premiere and Q&A
Whoa, dude. Like, seriously. I swear if they add one more "official Still" to any one of these discs, the whole collection is going to go up like Mr. Creosote from MEANING OF LIFE.
And wouldn't you know it, the discs cannot take anymore, but that didn't stop the makers from throwing in the Phantasm Compendium, "a 120-page book featuring exclusive interviews and rare, behind-the-scenes photos chronicling the history and impact of the franchise". PLUS a 21” x 27” reversible poster "featuring the iconic original theatrical artwork."
From the Press Release:
One of the world’s most popular franchises in the history of horror, the Phantasm film series has terrified fans for generations and this new box set features all five frightening films in the series – PHANTASM: REMASTERED (1979), PHANTASM II (1988), PHANTASM III: LORD OF THE DEAD (1994), PHANTASM IV: OBLIVION (1998) and the most recent installment PHANTASM: RAVAGER (2016). Packaging on all five films in the collection will feature reversible sleeve art, with one side highlighting the original packaging and the reverse showing new artwork uniform exclusive to the collection. In addition, the discs themselves will be BD50, which allow for less compression and a higher quality audio, as well as more space for the extensive bonus materials.
Again, PLEASE NOTE: The Blu-ray Release Date has Moved to April 11.
You can order your copy RIGHT HERE.
