31 Days of Horror Movie 15

Phantasm Oblivion
1998
Anchor Bay DVD

After waiting for years I finally got to see what is currently the final Phantasm film. I don't think this entry played any theaters. But Christmas of 98 I did a Phantasm marathon. And loved part 4 almost as much the original.

We start off right where part 3 ended. And in this film get a somewhat origin of the Tallman. Turns out he was known as Jebediah Morningside. And somehow invented the spacegates that have appeared in the various Phantasm films. Now this film won't make much sense if you haven't seen the previous 3. And even then it might take a few viewings to really understand what is going on. The ending is a little confusing. But still part IV is a major improvement of that shitty 3rd film. I am biased because the Phantasm franchise is one of my favorites in the horror genre. I love how the films are a weird mixture of horror and science fiction. Plus they have this dream logic feel to them.

Phantasm Oblivion gets a A-.