‘The Beastmaster’ – Don Coscarelli’s Wonderfully Schlocky ‘Phantasm’ Follow-Up

There was a time when most genre fiction was lumped together as a single collection of unserious literature by both critics and magazines. This is why weird fiction often shared an audience with sword and sorcery (and why writers like Robert E. Howard and H.P. Lovecraft could connect over their stories), with both genres influencing […]

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The Tall Man from ‘Phantasm’ Finally Gets His Own Funko Toy

The majority of the big franchise horror icons have gotten their own Funko toys by now, but one icon you haven’t yet been able to add to your collection is the Tall Man from Phantasm, played by the late Angus Scrimm across four movies between 1979 and 2016. For the 45th anniversary of the original […]

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Don Coscarelli’s ‘PHICTION: Tales from the World of Phantasm’ Now Available in Paperback!

This year marks the 45th anniversary of Don Coscarelli’s horror classic Phantasm, and Coscarelli returns to that iconic universe with his brand new book PHICTION: Tales from the World of Phantasm. PHICTION explores characters and stories from the Phantasm universe, with an introduction by best-selling author Joe R. Lansdale (Bubba Ho-Tep). In the wake of a hardcover limited edition version of PHICTION being put […]

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Original ‘Phantasm’ Actor Bill Cone Has Passed Away

Known to horror fans for his brief but memorable appearance as Tommy in Don Coscarelli’s original horror classic Phantasm (1979), actor and musician Bill Cone has passed away. Bill Cone also worked behind the scenes on the horror classic, providing key contributions to its iconic soundtrack. Story goes that Cone was a fan of horror […]

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‘Phantasm’ – Why the Horror Classic’s Exploration of Death Still Resonates 45 Years Later

As Benjamin Franklin famously wrote, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” The horror genre offers a controlled environment in which viewers can reflect on their own morality, whether it be via catharsis or escapism, but a personal loss can complicate one’s relationship with horror. Even the most […]

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The 20 Best Horror Movies on Tubi to Stream Right Now (February 2024)

As every new month brings an insane tidal wave of new additions to streaming libraries, it can be tough selecting the perfect watch. Even more so when it comes to Tubi, a streaming platform with a vast, overwhelming selection of titles that include everything from mainstream releases to obscure deep cuts once trapped on VHS. […]

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‘PHICTION: Tales from the World of Phantasm’ – Don Coscarelli Celebrates 45 Years of ‘Phantasm’ with New Book [Exclusive]

This year marks the 45th anniversary of Don Coscarelli’s horror classic Phantasm, and Coscarelli has joined forces with Dark Delicacies for new book PHICTION: Tales from the World of Phantasm. The book is described as “a new limited collector print edition of original stories written by Don Coscarelli, the creator of the Phantasm films.” PHICTION […]

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Don Coscarelli Directed the New Music Video for ‘Phantasm’ Star Bill Thornbury’s Band [Watch]

The Phantasm family is back together again for the new brand new music video “Cheyenne,” which comes courtesy of Phantasm star Bill Thornbury and his band Remington Ridge. Bill Thornbury played Jody in the original horror classic from 1979, a role he reprised for Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead, Phantasm IV: Oblivion, and Phantasm: […]

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‘John Dies at the End’ – Don Coscarelli’s Cult Horror-Comedy Is Still Underappreciated 10 Years Later

Some critics believe that “cult movies” no longer exist. After all, how do you define an underground cult following in an age when independent films are more easily accessible than ever and you can instantly discuss movies with anyone in the world? It’s now possible to stream nearly any picture at the touch of a […]

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Six More of the Most Unusual Weapons in Horror Movies!

Since the dawn of genre cinema, horror movies have been thrilling audiences with gruesome death scenes at the hands of monsters and madmen. Over time, filmmakers even came up with the Slasher subgenre to thrill bloodthirsty audiences with a specific hunger for over-the-top simulated murder. Of course, some of these cinematic deaths were bound to […]

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5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including a New ‘Phantasm’ Blu-ray Collection

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products released each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more. Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week! Halloween & Texas Chain Saw Massacre Bobbleheads from Spirit Halloween Spirit Halloween is exclusively carrying Halloween and The Texas Chain Saw […]

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‘Phantasm Forever’ – Stephen Romano Details Unmade Comic Books and the Movie They Almost Spawned [Phantom Limbs]

For this entry of Phantom Limbs, we’ll be taking another trip into the Tall Man’s dimension to dig up details on the unproduced follow-up issues to XMachina’s Phantasm: Overminds, an ambitious comic book based on Don Coscarelli’s iconic horror film series that sadly never made it beyond its debut issue. On hand to discuss this […]

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The 10 Best Part 4s in Horror [Halloweenies Podcast]

It took nearly three years, but Stranger Things 4 has finally arrived on Netflix. (Well, the first volume of episodes anyways.) By now, everyone’s already talking about the season’s Elm Street vibes, praising Kate Bush for giving fans the best needle drop of the series, and debating whether or not Steve Harrington is going to […]

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‘Phantasm 1999’ – Don Coscarelli Details the Wild Post-Apocalyptic Sequel We Never Saw [Phantom Limbs]

For this entry of Phantom Limbs, we’ll be travelling back to the 20th century for an exploration of Phantasm 1999, Roger Avary’s (Pulp Fiction, Rules of Attraction) unproduced screenplay which was going to be the fourth installment in the long-running sci-fi/horror film franchise. Intended for Phantasm series creator Don Coscarelli to direct, 1999 boasted an […]

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5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including ‘Evil Dead’ and ‘Phantasm’ Apparel

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products released each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more. Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week! ‘Maniac’ Shirt from Fright-Rags Fright-Rags has gone mad for Maniac. The 1980 cult classic has received four new shirts, including several […]

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