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Post by Neon Maniac on Jun 21, 2018 4:18:32 GMT
Any fans here? I know there's a fair amount of Horror fans here and this series has a pretty good-sized following despite never being a big mainstream success. This is by far my favorite Horror series. The first two are my favorites with 2 being the absolute best to me, while 3 and 4 are also very good. Sadly the fifth film, Ravager, wasn't up to par and easily the weakest.
The series is basically a Horror/Sci-Fi hybrid (with a significant Action element present in the second) concerning the sinister operations of an otherworldy mortician known only as The Tall Man, who employs a number of minions to help him with his bidding including robed dwarves and flying killer spheres. Sounds weird? It is, but it's so awesome and to reveal any more about the series is pretty much spoiling it. The original four are all excellent but the fifth sadly wasn't up to par.
You can rank them too if you'd like, for me:
2 1 4 3 5
Really a shame 5 wasn't a better finale :/ Really deserved much better. At least the original four will always be there to enjoy.
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Post by wmcclain on Jun 21, 2018 12:20:55 GMT
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Post by James on Jun 21, 2018 14:25:06 GMT
It's a pretty fun series that started off very cool, but got worse as the films progressed. Love the theme though. It's probably one of the best tunes for a horror movie out there (if not movies in general). Kind of similar to the Terminator '84 theme that came after. Just listen:
But back to the series, I just felt they got a bit confusing with the dream vs. reality thing. I still think they're good enough, though and one that most should definitely venture put to see something different.
My final ranking and ratings: 1 - 8/10 2 - 7.5/10 3 - 6.5/10 4 - 6/10 5 - 5/10
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Post by politicidal on Jun 21, 2018 20:41:57 GMT
How I missed this is a mystery. Now I'm curious.
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Post by Anonymous Andy on Jun 21, 2018 22:20:55 GMT
Phantasm II is one of the most re-watchable films I have ever come upon in my life. Likewise, the rest of the series is always a pleasure to re-visit (expect for Ravager, which I've only watched once). Every time I watch one of these, I feel like I'm catching up with old friends.
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Post by HorrorMetal on Jun 22, 2018 3:13:51 GMT
Love those films, they're so creative and unique. My ranking is exactly the same as yours, I was also very underwhelmed by Ravager.
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Post by lostinlimbo on Jun 23, 2018 11:28:23 GMT
An enjoyably bizarre, and mostly consistent series. The cast are spot-on throughout, cool unhinged dreamscape logic and a fantastic atmospheric score that I had to own. The original is certainly one of my horror favourites. True, I found “Ravager” to be disappointing too, but not a complete loss.
I would go; 1 2 4 3 5
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Post by Neon Maniac on Jun 24, 2018 0:48:29 GMT
Forgot to mention the score, such a great score and definitely one of the most memorable out there in Horror.
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Post by petrolino on Jun 24, 2018 1:02:58 GMT
I have the box-set but I only ever liked the original.
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Post by Neon Maniac on Jun 24, 2018 1:12:54 GMT
I've got the boxed set too, it went out of print not long after so it's highly collectible.
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Post by Neon Maniac on Jun 24, 2018 6:16:53 GMT
Phantasm II is one of the most re-watchable films I have ever come upon in my life. Likewise, the rest of the series is always a pleasure to re-visit (expect for Ravager, which I've only watched once). Every time I watch one of these, I feel like I'm catching up with old friends.
Such a perfect and spot-on description of this series.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2018 3:41:51 GMT
It's a pretty fun series that started off very cool, but got worse as the films progressed. Love the theme though. It's probably one of the best tunes for a horror movie out there (if not movies in general). Kind of similar to the Terminator '84 theme that came after. Just listen: But back to the series, I just felt they got a bit confusing with the dream vs. reality thing. I still think they're good enough, though and one that most should definitely venture put to see something different. My final ranking and ratings: 1 - 8/10 2 - 7.5/10 3 - 6.5/10 4 - 6/10 5 - 5/10 But it's better to only listen to a movie theme only if you're watching the whole film though. If you don't see the movie then you don't get to hear the theme either. I'm so old school.
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Post by alexhurricanehiggins on Jun 26, 2018 18:48:04 GMT
I like them all
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