Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead (1994): Ratings & Plot
Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead is a 1994 action horror film directed by Don Coscarelli. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes. Critics gave it 38% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Don Coscarelli
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead About?
The premise of Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mike and Reggie find themselves battling the Tall Man’s growing influence, which threatens to consume them. Their journey takes them through a desolate, post-apocalyptic world where they seek to end his reign of terror. Along the way, they meet a diverse group of characters – both helpful allies and dangerous adversaries – including a ruthless killer and two formidable warrior women. The stakes are high as they fight to save the undead-haunted towns and confront the Tall Man’s sinister power.
Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- tall man
- cult director
- cult film
- alien invasion
- funeral home
- cliffhanger ending
- continued from the ending of previous movie
- supernatural villain
- deserted town
- unstoppable
- unkillable
- killed with a drill
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- flying sphere
- drone
- female soldier
- tough woman
- interdimensional being
- love interest killed
- team up
- post apocalypse
- boy
- weird
- fetish
- cringe humor
- sexual humor
- nude black woman
- dark comedy
- written by director
- decapitated head
- grenade
- booby trap
- hatchet to the head
- pit trap
- man in a car trunk
- digging a grave
- handcuffed to a bed
- villain not really dead cliche
- no opening credits
- gas station
- motel
- nurse
- cryogenics
- close up of eye
- repeated scene from a previous film
- severed head
- facial scratch
- quad barrelled shot gun
- man on a ventilator
- yellow blood
- stuffed in a trunk
The Director of Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead
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 Phantasm II.
Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead 38% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 38% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 43%
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TMDB 58% User score
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Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead Plot Summary
What happens in Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead 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
Immediately following his presumed death at the conclusion of Phantasm II, a new version of the Tall Man emerges from the white room’s dimensional fork. Meanwhile, the hearse transporting Liz and Mike continues on its journey, ultimately resulting in a fiery explosion. As chaos ensues, Reggie, who has been attacked by the Alchemy/Tall Man creature, rushes to the scene only to discover Liz lifeless and a dwarf feasting on her face. Armed with his formidable four-barrel shotgun, Reggie dispatches several dwarfs before confronting the Tall Man. He manages to frighten the Tall Man into retreat by threatening a grenade, but the Tall Man makes it clear he intends to return for Mike once he has healed, leaving with Liz’s head in hand.
Full summary
The whole story of Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead, scene by scene
Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead.
How Well Do You Know Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What does the Tall Man materialize from at the start of the film?
Cars in Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead
6 cars on screen, including the 1969 Cadillac Funeral Coach and the 1970 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda.
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1969 Cadillac Funeral Coach Main role -
1970 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda Main role -
1968 Cadillac Funeral Coach Important role -
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE W108 Minor role
Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Phantasm 3: Lord of the Dead” and “Phantasm 3: Le Seigneur de la Mort”.
- Also known as
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- Phantasm 3: Lord of the Dead
- Phantasm 3: Le Seigneur de la Mort
- Das Boese 3
- Das Böse III
- Phantasma: El pasaje del terror
- Fantasma III: Pasaje al terror
- Phantasm III - Le seigneur de la mort
- Das Böse 3
- Фантазм 3: Повелитель мертвых
- Phantasma III: El pasaje del terror
- Fantasmi III - Lord of the Dead
- Manyak 3
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- 환타즘 3
- Fantasma III: O Senhor da Morte
- 鬼追人3
- Fantasma III: Señor de los muertos
- Fantasme III - Le seigneur de la mort
- Mordercze kuleczki III: Władca umarłych
- วงจรประหลาด (ไม่อุบาทว์-แต่ดุ)
- Fantazma III - A holtak ura
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Movies Like Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Phantasm II, Phantasm and Phantasm: Ravager.
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Phantasm II 1988 -
Phantasm 1979 -
Phantasm: Ravager 2016 -
Return of the Living Dead III 1993 -
Night of the Demons III 1997 -
Halloween III: Season of the Witch 1982 -
Phantoms 1998 -
Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth 1992 -
Poltergeist III 1988 -
The Exorcist III 1990 -
Warlock III: The End of Innocence 1999 -
Critters 3 1991
Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead FAQ: Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead?
Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead released?
Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead was released on May 6, 1994.
Who directed Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead?
Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead was directed by Don Coscarelli.
More films by Don Coscarelli How is Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead rated?
Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58% on TMDB.
Does Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead have a post-credit scene?
No. Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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