Set Report: Phantasm III

Time for a genuine treat from one of Phantasm's own insiders, journalist Todd Mecklem, who just happened to be around during the productions of Phantasm III and Phantasm IV. Collected for the Phantasm Archives and joined with a slew of rare photographs is this Phantasm III set report of filming at Angeles Abbey in Compton. Todd maintains a spiffy website and blog, which you can visit at ToddMecklem.com. Continue reading for his set report or click the image below.

VIDEO: Thornbury strums Sittin' Here at Midnight

From the 2008 Flashback Weekend convention in Chicago, Illionis, this video from the largest ever Phantasm reunion gives you a front-row seat to Bill Thornbury strumming out an impromptu acoustic rendition of Sittin' Here At Midnight, flanked by Kat Lester and Reggie Bannister. Don Coscarelli, Angus Scrimm, Michael Baldwin and fans look on in the background. Continue reading for the video.

Gallery: Baldwin at Monster Mania 2008

I've just returned from the excellent Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and I'm armed with a fresh batch of photos from the recent Monster Mania convention held there. The sole Phantasm guest was series lead Michael Baldwin, whom phans were very eager to meet after Angus Scrimm and Reggie Bannister's appearances last year. Michael's table was wedged between the beautiful Ellie Cornell (of the Halloween films) and Jason actors Kane Hodder and CJ Graham. Continue reading for a look at the photos.

Gallery: Cast at Fright Night Film Fest 2008

I've just recently returned from the Fright Night Film Fest in Louisville, Kentucky where Phantasm stars Angus Scrimm, Michael Baldwin and Reggie Bannister turned out for three days of meet and greet with the fanbase. Returning with me are a handful of fun photos from the weekend, including pics from a local drive-in screening of the original Phantasm that Angus, Michael and Reggie personally hosted. There was actually a fourth Phantasm guest in attendance, Phantasm II dwarf actor Felix Silla, who also played Cousin It on the original Addams Family television show. Continue reading for the photos.

REVIEW: Scrimm in Automatons

Today I sat down to review the DVD release of Angus Scrimm's latest collaboration with the Glass Eye Pix fellows, a micro-budgeted science-fiction film called Automatons. It's an experimental indie that warns us of the horrors of war and features our favorite Tall Man in a very strong supporting role. Continue reading for film screenshots and my DVD review.

"If we are unable to produce children from our loins ever again... then let this brutal conflict be our offspring!" - Angus Scrimm as the Scientist