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| Phantasm |
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Genre:Horror
Reviewed In Issue 17 Of Widescreen Review®
Stars:
Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Reggie Bannister, Kathy Lester, Angus Scrimm. |
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| Supplementals |
| The release is a limited edition 2500 run autographed by director Don Cosscarelli and star Angus Scrimm, who provide a running commentary on analog track one with the original mono soundtrack on analog track two. The set is accompanied by a gold CD of the film’s soundtrack. Also included is an extensive still-frame archives section featuring lobby cards, souvenir and press books, posters, props and the original script pages, as well as a telling of how the film was made by the people who made it all possible. |
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 DVD General Information |
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| (Studio/Distributor): |
New Line Home Video |
| (Catalog Number): |
ID3071SU |
| (MPAA Rating): |
R |
| (Retail Price): |
$99.99 |
| (Running Time In Minutes): |
90 |
| (Color Type): |
Color |
| (Chaptered/Scene Access): |
Yes |
| (Closed Captioned): |
No |
| (Theatrical Release): |
1979 |
| (LD Release Date): |
11/1/95 |
| (THX® Digitally Mastered): |
No |
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| Credits Information |
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| (Director): |
Don Coscarelli |
| (Screenplay/Written By): |
Don Coscarelli |
| (Story): |
NA |
| (Music): |
Fred Myrow & Malcolm Seagrave |
| (Director Of Photography): |
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| (Production Designer): |
S. Tyler |
| (Visual Effects): |
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| (Costume Designer): |
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| (Editor): |
Don Coscarelli |
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| (Executive Producers): |
NA |
| (Co-Producers): |
Paul Pepperman |
| (Producers): |
D.A. Coscarelli |
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| DVD Picture Information |
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| (Principal Photography): |
Academy Standard Flat |
| (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): |
1.85:1 |
| (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): |
1.85:1 |
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| DVD Sound Information |
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| (DVD Soundtrack): |
Dolby Surround |
| (Theatrical Sound): |
Optical Mono |
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| WSR Narrative Review |
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Story Synopsis:
Phantasm combines horror and science fiction in a film that definitely features style over content. The almost non-existent story line which takes place on the grounds of a funeral home is a confusing mess that makes little sense, but the talent of the director overcomes the weak plot. Tension is almost constant and surprises leap out at the viewer. If fright gives you a rush, watch this film in the dark—but not alone, it will scare the living daylights out of you!
LaserDisc Picture:
The 1.85:1 matted picture is sharp and detailed with natural fleshtones and almost no artifacts for a picture that is sure to please.
LaserDisc Soundtrack:
For those purists who would rather not hear the new stereo surround music mixes with deep organ bass and enhanced directional effects for an effective aggressive surround experience, there is a mono soundtrack on analog track two.
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| (Aggressive Split Surround): |
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Superb Sound Effects Recording Quality: |
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Superb Music Score Recording Quality: |
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Superb Special Visual Effects Quality: |
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Superb Color Fidelity: |
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Superb Cinematography: |
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