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Well Go USA announces the bonus features break-down in the upcoming ‘The Phantasm Collection‘ coming to Blu-ray and DVD April 11. This limited edition, six-disc Blu-ray box set is packed to bursting with all-new bonus features including a 120-page retrospective book and a reversible poster.

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Phantasm‘ creator Don Coscarelli raves over the new archival materials saying “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.”

 

 

“This box set is the answer to every Phantasm fan’s prayers,” said Doris Pfardrescher, President & CEO, Well Go USA Entertainment. “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, co-producer Paul Pepperman and visual consultant Roberto Quezada
Additional home movie footage

Disc 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 Galleries

Disc 3: PHANTASM III: LORD OF THE DEAD
“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 Compilation

Disc 4: PHANTASM IV: OBLIVION
“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 Zaharczuk

Disc 5: PHANTASM V: RAVAGER
“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 Sequence

Disc 6: BONUS DISC
“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

By Bryan Kluger

Former husky model, real-life Comic Book Guy, genre-bending screenwriter, nude filmmaker, hairy podcaster, pro-wrestling idiot-savant, who has a penchant for solving Rubik's Cubes and rolling candy cigarettes on unreleased bootlegs of Frank Zappa records.

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