Phantasm in HorrorHound #17

I'm very proud to announce that I've helped put together a massive retrospective for the upcoming HorrorHound #17 on Phantasm. The beautiful cover art seen below was specifically created for the issue by the marvelous Nathan Thomas Milliner. My contributions include the main nine-page retrospective and a side article detailing the five infamous unproduced Phantasm sequels. Bonus content includes a Phantasm themed installment of Sean Clark's Horror's Hallowed Grounds and an interview with Don Coscarelli himself!

Scrimm and LeGros Reunite!

On Wednesday night, Angus Scrimm attended a sold-out screening of his new picture, I Sell The Dead, at the LA Film Festival. He was there along with Glenn McQuaid, Larry Fessenden, assoc. producers Peter Phok and Brent Kunkle, composer Jeff Grace, sound designer and up-and-coming Glass Eye director Graham Reznick, Dominic Monaghan, Ron Perlman and the lovely Brenda Cooney, all of whom participated in a Q&A after the sold-out screening.

Also in attendance was another Glass Eye Pix veteran actor, James LeGros of Phantasm II fame! Scrimm told the Phantasm Archives that it was "heartwarming" to reunite with his co-star after so many years. LeGros is set to star in the upcoming film, Bitter Feast, from Glass Eye as well. The photo comes courtesy of the Glass Eye website.

REVIEW: Romano's Shock Festival

(Full Disclosure: Although I have a small cameo in this book on the fake poster for Sister Disco, it was not in the preview edition I reviewed and thus did not influence my judgement.)

Fans of the Phantasm series have been pretty aware lately of a writer named Stephen Romano. He's been collaborating with Don Coscarelli on numerous projects (Incident On and Off A Mountain Road as well as unproduced scripts for Bubba Nosferatu and Phantasm V) in addition to having penned several acclaimed books. His latest creation, Shock Festival, is about to hit book store shelves and I've prepared a review for the Archives.

I was e-messaging with Stephen nearly a year ago when he first told me about his plans for the new book. He'd spent a good while of his recent life creating posters, lobby cards, quads, artwork, magazine articles and advertisements for a whole slew of fake movies. Not just any fake movies, but films that would give your local grindhouse theater a run for their money. As he finished telling me his concept, my only thought was: "This is bloody brilliant." His response: "I know, right?" Continue reading for my assessment of the finished product.

VIDEO: Michael Baldwin vs Kane Hodder

It's time for another video from deep within the Phantasm Archives, this one coming from the 2008 Monster Mania convention in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Watch as Michael Baldwin and Jason Voorhees actor Kane Hodder, who were seated next to one another all weekend in the autograph room, clown around with a convention-goer and debate the merits of choking fans. Watch also as Kane JerkFace Hodder knocks over what was left of my morning coffee, presumably by accident. Continue reading for the video hijinks.

(I'm kidding. Kane is a swell person... to be choked by.)

Phantasm Timeline

If you've ever been stupefied by the space-time continuum hijinks of the Phantasm series, you can put your overworked mind to rest. Francisco Gabaldón (aka The Spanish Phan) has valiantly written a broad chronicle of Phantasm history to help make sense of it all. Continue reading to traverse his completed timeline.

VIDEO: Phantasm Cast at Fangoria 2008

The past thirty years have seen numerous appearances by Phantasm cast and crew at Fangoria horror conventions. In 2008, it was announced that Angus Scrimm and Reggie Bannister would be making return visits. What horror fans didn't expect, however, was a surprise appearance by Michael Baldwin on Day Two of the convention, who dropped in to sign a few autographs and chat with fans. Here you can view excerpts of Angus Scrimm's Q&A as well as a surprise reunion when Michael slips into Reggie's autograph line! Continue reading for the video.

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.