Phantasm II

Phantasm II is a 1988 American science fantasy horror film written and directed by Don Coscarelli and stars Angus Scrimm, James LeGros, and Reggie Bannister. It is a sequel to Phantasm (1979) and the second installment in the Phantasm franchise. The plot follows the first film's protagonist, Mike Pearson, who is recently released from a mental institution, recruits his friend Reggie and some new friends in an effort to defeat the Tall Man. The film caused controversy among fans by recasting main character Mike with LeGros, and was not well received by critics. It was followed by two direct-to-video sequels: Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead (1994) and Phantasm IV: Oblivion (1998) as well as the final film in the Phantasm franchise: Phantasm: Ravager (2016), which received a theatrical release. Following distribution problems in the U.S., Phantasm II was released in Region 1 on DVD in 2009 and Blu-ray disc in 2013.