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Phantasm II

Seen it?

1988 | 97 min | Action, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (33% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Night of the Living Dead or Grindhouse, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Mike, after his release from a psychiatric hospital, teams up with his old pal Reggie to hunt down the Tall Man, who is at it again. A mysterious, beautiful girl has also become part of Mike's dreams, and they must find her before the Tall Man does.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $7 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 66K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Don Coscarelli

  • James Le GrosMike
  • Reggie BannisterReggie
  • Angus ScrimmThe Tall Man
  • Paula IrvineLiz
  • Samantha PhillipsAlchemy
  • Kenneth TigarFather Meyers
  • Ruth C. EngelGrandma
  • Mark Anthony MajorMortician
  • Rubin KushnerGrandpa
  • Stacey TravisJeri