Phantasm II (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Phantasm II is a 1988 action thriller directed by Don Coscarelli, starring James LeGros and Reggie Bannister. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $7.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Don Coscarelli
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Phantasm II About?
The premise of Phantasm II without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Haunted by a previous terrifying experience, Mike Pearson is drawn into another confrontation with the sinister Tall Man. He joins forces with Reggie and Liz, who has a mysterious link to both Mike and the mortician. Their dangerous journey takes them into a bizarre and horrifying world where they must face the Tall Man’s reign of terror and attempt to end his gruesome actions once and for all.
Phantasm II Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- funeral home
- coffin
- sequel
- blowtorch
- chainsaw
- cemetery
- priest
- morgue
- second part
- female frontal nudity
- motel
- pursuit
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- villain
- supernatural power
- good versus evil
- hand grenade
- killer sphere
- small town
- no opening credits
- zombie
- alien
- hearse
- fantasy becomes reality
- henchman
- drone
- killed with a drill
- love interest
- female psychic
- on the run
- flashback
- catchphrase
- cult film
- hero
- interdimensional being
- shotgun
- baseball bat
- axe
- death
- little person
- psychiatric hospital
- explosion
- blood
- tape over mouth
- mistaking reality for a dream
- height
- mockery
- weird
- fetish
- cringe humor
- sexual humor
Phantasm II Cast
James LeGros leads the cast, with Reggie Bannister. Directed by Don Coscarelli.
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Director Don Coscarelli
More from Don Coscarelli
More films directed by Don Coscarelli, best-rated first: Phantasm, Bubba Ho-tep, John Dies at the End and The Beastmaster.
Phantasm II Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Phantasm II 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 33% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 57%
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 62% User score
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Phantasm II Plot Summary
What happens in Phantasm II from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Picking up right where the previous installment concluded, the story follows the relentless pursuit of the Tall Man and his sinister minions as they attempt to capture Mike (James LeGros). Fortunately, Reggie (Reggie Bannister) intervenes heroically by igniting a gas leak while the fireplace roars, resulting in a fiery explosion that obliterates the house.
Full summary
The whole story of Phantasm II, scene by scene
Phantasm II Box Office
Phantasm II grossed $7.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7.3M
- US & Canada
- $7.3M
Phantasm II Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser, 4 clips, 2 featurettes and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Teaser Exclusive TV Spot
- Clip Attack of the Ball!
- Clip "Liz, What Has He Done To You?"
- Clip A Gruesome Ball Death
How Well Do You Know Phantasm II?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main protagonist that Reggie Bannister rescues in the beginning?
Cars in Phantasm II
7 cars on screen, including the 1969 Cadillac Funeral Coach and the 1971 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda.
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1969 Cadillac Funeral Coach Main role -
1971 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda Main role -
1968 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Brougham Minor role -
1986 Toyota Corolla Minor role
Phantasm II Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Phantasma II. El regreso” and “Phantasm 2”.
- Also known as
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- Phantasma II. El regreso
- Phantasm 2
- Das Böse II
- Fantazma 2
- Agyrém 2.
- Das Böse 2
- Фантазм 2
- Phantasma II: El regreso
- Dus med døden 2
- Fantasmi II
- תעתועים 2
- Manyak 2
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- ファンタズム II
- Fantasma 2
- 환타즘 2
- Fantasma II
- 鬼追人2
- Fantasma II: El regreso
- Fantasme 2
- Mordercze kuleczki II
- Fantazma II
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Movies Like Phantasm II
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Phantasm: Ravager 2016 -
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Phantasm II FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Phantasm II, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Phantasm II?
Phantasm II runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Phantasm II released?
Phantasm II was released on July 8, 1988.
Who directed Phantasm II?
Phantasm II was directed by Don Coscarelli.
More films by Don Coscarelli Who is in the cast of Phantasm II?
Phantasm II stars James LeGros and Reggie Bannister.
How much did Phantasm II make at the box office?
Phantasm II grossed $7.3 million worldwide.
How is Phantasm II rated?
Phantasm II has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Phantasm II have a post-credit scene?
No. Phantasm II has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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