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Phantasm AKA Never Dead (The) (Blu-ray) (1979)
If this one doesn't scare you, you're already dead!Director: Don Coscarelli
Year of Copyright: 1978
Year of Production: 1977-78
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
(1.) Audio Commentary with director/writer Don Coscarelli and actors A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornburry, and Angus Scrimm (1995)
(2.) Audio Commentary with writer/director Don Coscarelli, co-producer Paul Pepperman, and visual consultant Roberto Quezada (2017)
1999 Introduction by Angus Scrimm (plays before the film)
"Phantasm: Actors Having a Ball" 2005 featurette (1080i, 4:39)
"Phantasm Behind-the-Scenes" 1995 featurette (with commentary by Don Coscarelli and Reggie Bannister) (1080p, 20:08)
Additional 1978 Home Movies (no sound) (1080i, 19:03)
Episode of Graveyard Carz (1080p, 11:23)
1979 TV Interview (1080p, 28:04)
Angus Scrimm 1989 Convention Appearance (1080p, 9:59)
1988 Fangoria Commercial With Angus Scrimm (1080p, 0:53)
Deleted Scenes (1080p, 10:04)
Original Theatrical Trailer (1080p, 2:15)
2016 Remastered Trailer (1080p, 1:52)
TV Spots (1080p, 3:12)
Radio Spots (2:35)
Still Gallery (with Auto Advance and Manual Advance options) (1080p, 6:52)
DISC TWO
* Phantasm II
DISC THREE
* Phantasm III: Lord of The Dead
DISC FOUR
* Phantasm IV: Oblivion
DISC FIVE
* Phantasm V: Ravager
DISC SIX
"Phantasm and You" 2016 featurette (1080p, 3:28)
Phantasm 2008 Flashback Weekend Chicago Convention Panel Discussion (1080i, 32:22)
Phantasm 2014 Flashback Weekend Chicago Convention Cast Panel (1080i, 39:34)
Phantasm Flashback Weekend Concert Performance by Kat Lester (1080i, 5:47)
2016 Fantastic Fest Premiere and Q&A (1080p, 32:48)
"Phantasmagoria" 2005 documentary (1080p, 101:51)
"Phantasmagorical Mystery Tour" 2005 featurette (1080i, 13:55)
"Phantasm Genesis" 2005 featurette (1080p, 17:50)
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Limited to 10,000 copies.
Phantasm features a 4K restoration.
Case incorrectly states Phantasm III as rated "R" when in fact it's the unrated version.
Packaged in a box containing 5 amaray (keep) cases for each film (the bonus disc is located in the Phantasm V case).
Comes with reversible cover art for each film, a 120-page book entitled "Phantasm Compendium' featuring exclusive interviews and rare, behind-the-scenes photos, and a 21" x 27" reversible poster. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Audio Commentary with director/writer Don Coscarelli and actors A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornburry, and Angus Scrimm (1995)
Episode of Graveyard Carz (1080p, 11:23)
1979 TV Interview (1080p, 28:04)
Original Theatrical Trailer (1080p, 2:15)
Remastered Theatrical Trailer (1080p, 1:52)
Start-up Trailers
DISC TWO
* Phantasm II (Unrated Version) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Atmos
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 2016 4K restoration.
Despite the cover stating it's region A locked, the disc is region free.
When originally released, Well Go USA accidentally released the set with the 2016 disc of "Phantasm" and some with the Scream Factory release of "Phantasm II". Well Go is aware of these mistakes and are currently doing a replacement program with the correct discs. First set of replacements discs however were that from the 2019 Sphere Collection before the official discs with the information you see before you.
Comes with a collectible poster. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio Commentary with director/writer Don Coscarelli and actors A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornburry, and Angus Scrimm (1995)
Episode of Graveyard Carz (1080p, 11:24)
1979 TV Interview (480i, 27:58)
Deleted Scenes (480i):
- Bank Scene (1:14)
- Casket Room (1:45)
- Ice Cream Scene (4:28)
- Jody Visits Mike (0:59)
- Tall Man Fire Extinguisher (1:39)
- Tall Man Smile (0:17)
Original Theatrical Trailer (480i, 2:13)
2016 Remastered Trailer (1080p, 1:56)
Previews (also play before the menu) for: "Train to Busan", "The Wailing", and "Kill Zombie"
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with a slipcase.
Features a 4K restoration.
The commentary can be found at the set up menu.
If you play an extra (save for the last one, which is the remastered trailer), any remaining extras after that will play.
Also available in a Steelbook. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
(1.) "Dunes Cantina" audio commentary with writer/director Don Coscarelli, cast, and crew (2019)
(2.) Audio Commentary with director/writer Don Coscarelli and actors A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornburry, and Angus Scrimm (1995)
(3.) Audio Commentary with writer/director Don Coscarelli, co-producer Paul Pepperman, and visual consultant Roberto Quezada (2017)
1999 Introduction by Angus Scrimm (plays before the film) (2:19)
"Phantasm: A Horse-Drawn Hearse" extended scene (1080p, 4:04)
Episode of Graveyard Carz (1080p, 11:23)
1979 TV Interview (1080p, 28:04)
Deleted Scenes (1080p, 10:04)
"Phantasm: Actors Having a Ball" 2005 featurette (1080i, 4:39)
"Phantasm Behind-the-Scenes" 1995 featurette (with commentary by Don Coscarelli and Reggie Bannister) (1080p, 20:08)
Additional 1978 Home Movies (no sound) (1080i, 19:04)
TV Spots (1080p, 3:11)
Radio Spots (2:35)
Angus Scrimm 1989 Convention Appearance (1080p, 9:59)
1988 Fangoria Commercial With Angus Scrimm (1080p, 0:53)
Original Theatrical Trailer (1080p, 2:15)
Remastered Theatrical Trailer (1080p, 1:52)
Still Gallery (with Auto Advance and Manual Advance options) (1080p, 6:52)
DISC TWO
* Phantasm II
DISC THREE
* Phantasm III: Lord of The Dead
DISC FOUR
* Phantasm IV: Oblivion
DISC FIVE
* Phantasm V: Ravager
DISC SIX
"Phantasm: RaVager: How It Was Made" 2019 documentary (1080p, 80:06)
"Phantasm and You" 2016 featurette (1080p, 3:28)
Phantasm 2008 Flashback Weekend Chicago Convention Panel Discussion (1080i, 32:22)
Phantasm 2014 Flashback Weekend Chicago Convention Cast Panel (1080i, 39:34)
Phantasm Flashback Weekend Concert Performance by Kat Lester (1080i, 5:47)
2016 Fantastic Fest Premiere and Q&A (1080p, 32:48)
"Phantasmagoria" 2005 documentary (1080p, 101:51)
"Phantasmagorical Mystery Tour" 2005 featurette (1080i, 13:55)
"Phantasm Genesis" 2005 featurette (1080p, 17:50)
"Phandom" 2005 featurette (1080p, 18:27)
Promos (1080p, 5:59) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Atmos
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:"Phantasm II" features a 4K scan of the original camera negative supervised and approved by Don Coscarelli and is presented unrated.
The "Phantasm" disc is region free while all other discs are region A locked.
Films packaged in a digi-pack with a slipcase, inside a box containing a sphere replica featuring detachable blades and a base.
Case incorrectly states "Phantasm" is presented in 2.35:1 widescreen. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director/writer Don Coscarelli and actors A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornburry, and Angus Scrimm (1995)
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Extras:Deleted Scenes (10:00)
Photo Gallery (66 stills)
Theatrical Trailer (2:11)
Remastered Trailer (1:52) -
Subtitles:English and German
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K Copy)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio Commentary with director/writer Don Coscarelli and actors A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornburry, and Angus Scrimm (1995)
Deleted Scenes (10:00)
Gallery (8:40)
Theatrical Trailer (2:11)
Remastered Trailer (1:52)
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
1979 TV Interview with Don Coscarelli and Angus Scrimm (27:56)
Angus Scrimm 1989 Convention Appearance (9:52)
Additional 1977 Home Movies (20:01)
German Super-8 version (31:01)
Episode of "Graveyard Carz" (11:23)
Fangoria Commercial (0:47)
Australian TV Promo (3:44)
TV Spots (2:08)
"Sittin' Here" music clip (2:39)
"Disco Theme" music clip (6:57) -
Subtitles:English, German
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:Includes a booklet with writing by Christoph Huber and Marcus Stiglegger.
Available exclusively at Plaion Shop. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio Commentary with director/writer Don Coscarelli and actors A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornburry, and Angus Scrimm (1995)
Deleted Scenes (10:00)
Photo Gallery (66 stills)
Theatrical Trailer (2:11)
Remastered Trailer (1:52)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy)
DISC THREE (DVD)
1979 TV Interview with Don Coscarelli and Angus Scrimm (27:56)
Angus Scrimm 1989 Convention Appearance (9:52)
Additional 1977 Home Movies (20:01)
German Super-8 version (31:01)
Episode of "Graveyard Carz" (11:23)
Fangoria Commercial (0:47)
"Sittin' Here" music clip (2:39)
"Disco Theme" music clip (6:57)
Australian TV Promo (3:44)
TV Spots (2:08)
Radio Spots (2:01) -
Subtitles:English and German
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director / writer Don Coscarelli and actors A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornburry, and Angus Scrimm (1995)
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Extras:"Phantasm: Remastered" introduction to the LA premiere screening (1:17)
2016 Los Angeles Premiere Audience Reaction Track (presented in Dolby Digital 5.1) (89:06)
1999 Introduction by Angus Scrimm (plays before the film) (2:25)
"Reflections of Fear: Phantasm...Recollections from the Cast and Crew" 2017 featurette (27:22)
2016 Los Angeles Premiere Q&A (32:13)
"Phantasm: Remastered - Austin, Texas Premiere Fantasticfest at the Alamo Drafthouse - Saturday, September 24th 2016" (32:00)
"Phantasm: Actors Having a Ball" 2005 featurette (4:43):
- Lavender Tales (Kathy Lester on the lavender dress and the topless scene)
- All Grown Up! (Michael Baldwin on growing up on camera)
- Sitting Here at Midnight 2005 Live! (Bill Thornberry singing)
- Dwarves vs. Jawas (Paul Peppermen on the similarity between the Phantasm Dwarves and the Star Wars Jawas)
Don Coscarelli & Angus Scrimm 1979 Miami TV Interview (28:06)
"Phantasm Behind-the-Scenes" 1995 featurette (with commentary by Don Coscarelli and Reggie Bannister) (20:03)
Deleted Scenes (HD):
- Play All (10:09 in total):
-- Bank Scene (1:12)
-- Casket Room (1:42)
-- Ice Cream and Lead Up (4:28)
-- Jody Visits Mike in Bed (:56)
-- Tall Man Fire Extinguisher (1:35)
-- Tall Man Smile (:14)
Promo Gallery:
- Original Trailer (2:13)
- TV Spots:
-- Play All (3:20 in total):
--- #1 (1:02)
--- #2 (0:33)
--- #3 (0:34)
--- #4 (0:34)
--- #5 (0:35)
- Radio Spots:
-- Play All (2:34 in total):
--- #1 (0:32)
--- #2 (0:32)
--- #3 (0:33)
--- #4 (0:23)
--- #5 (0:32)
- Australian TV Promo (3:45) -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gary Pullin.
Also available in:
- Phantasm 1-5 Limited Edition Blu-ray Collection with "Phantasm II", "Phantasm III: Lord of The Dead", "Phantasm: OblIVion", "Phantasm: RaVager", and a bonus disc.
- Phantasm: The Complete Collection with "Phantasm II", "Phantasm III: Lord of The Dead", "Phantasm: OblIVion", and "Phantasm: RaVager". -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Audio Commentary with director/writer Don Coscarelli and actors A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornburry, and Angus Scrimm (1995)
"Phantasm: Remastered" introduction to the LA premiere screening (1:17)
2016 Los Angeles Premiere Audience Reaction Track (presented in Dolby Digital 5.1) (89:06)
1999 Introduction by Angus Scrimm (plays before the film) (2:25)
"Reflections of Fear: Phantasm...Recollections from the Cast and Crew" 2017 featurette (27:22)
2016 Los Angeles Premiere Q&A (32:13)
"Phantasm: Remastered - Austin, Texas Premiere Fantasticfest at the Alamo Drafthouse - Saturday, September 24th 2016" (32:00)
"Phantasm: Actors Having a Ball" 2005 featurette (4:43):
- Lavender Tales (Kathy Lester on the lavender dress and the topless scene)
- All Grown Up! (Michael Baldwin on growing up on camera)
- Sitting Here at Midnight 2005 Live! (Bill Thornberry singing)
- Dwarves vs. Jawas (Paul Peppermen on the similarity between the Phantasm Dwarves and the Star Wars Jawas)
Don Coscarelli & Angus Scrimm 1979 Miami TV Interview (28:06)
"Phantasm Behind-the-Scenes" 1995 featurette (with commentary by Don Coscarelli and Reggie Bannister) (20:03)
Deleted Scenes (HD):
- Play All (10:09 in total):
-- Bank Scene (1:12)
-- Casket Room (1:42)
-- Ice Cream and Lead Up (4:28)
-- Jody Visits Mike in Bed (:56)
-- Tall Man Fire Extinguisher (1:35)
-- Tall Man Smile (:14)
Promo Gallery:
- Original Trailer (2:13)
- TV Spots:
-- Play All (3:20 in total):
--- #1 (1:02)
--- #2 (0:33)
--- #3 (0:34)
--- #4 (0:34)
--- #5 (0:35)
- Radio Spots:
-- Play All (2:34 in total):
--- #1 (0:32)
--- #2 (0:32)
--- #3 (0:33)
--- #4 (0:23)
--- #5 (0:32)
- Australian TV Promo (3:45)
DISC TWO
* Phantasm II
DISC THREE
* Phantasm III: Lord of The Dead
DISC FOUR
* Phantasm IV: Oblivion
DISC FIVE
* Phantasm V: Ravager
DISC SIX
"Phantasmagoria" 2005/2017 documentary (97:41)
"Phantasmagorical Mystery Tour" (Reggie Banister tours the locations) 2005 featurette (16:11)
"Tall Tales" (Angus Scrimm on The Tall Man) archival 2005 interview (24:51)
"Dear Angus" 2017 tribute to Angus Scrimm by long-time friend and collaborator Kristen Deem (20:49)
"Phantasm Genesis" (Stunts) 2005 featurette (21:21)
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Limited to 10,000 copies
Phantasm features a 4K restoration.
Each disc is packaged in a CD-like case inside a big box.
Comes with a 152-page book with a new writing on the Phantasm universe from Kim Newman and Bill Ackerman along with archive material and a replica Phantasm sphere. -
Easter eggs:On disc three: Go to Special Features menu, highlight 'Trailer' then press RIGHT to play additional discussion between special makeup effects artists Mark Shostrom and Dean Gates (6:58).
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OVERALL: Draw
The US Sphere Collection and UK boxsets for the differing additional exclusive extras. Do note, the Sphere Collection includes a Dolby Atmos mix.
Also available in:
- France by ESC Editions
- Italy by Koch Media
- Japan by Kadokawa
Please note, when Well Go USA originally released the I & II Special Edition double feature, they accidentally use previous releases and not the discs they intended to use (from the 2019 Sphere Collection). If you have this release and want a replacement, please contact Well Go USA as https://www.wellgousa.com/contact. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A The Phantasm Collection America- Well Go USA - No cuts. 2016 Remastered Version which features some visual alterations such as the original sphere replaced with a newer version and a paint bucket in one shot has been digitally removed. In addition, the original Avco Embassy logo has been restored (89:29).
- Blu-ray ALL I & II Special Edition America- Well Go USA - No cuts. 2016 Remastered Version which features some visual alterations such as the original sphere replaced with a newer version and a paint bucket in one shot has been digitally removed. In addition, the original Avco Embassy logo has been restored (89:17).
- Blu-ray ALL Remastered America- Well Go USA - No cuts. 2016 Remastered Version which features some visual alterations such as the original sphere replaced with a newer version and a paint bucket in one shot has been digitally removed. In addition, the original Avco Embassy logo has been restored (89:29).
- Blu-ray ALL The Phantasm Sphere Collection America- Well Go USA - No cuts. 2016 Remastered Version which features some visual alterations such as the original sphere replaced with a newer version and a paint bucket in one shot has been digitally removed. In addition, the original Avco Embassy logo has been restored (89:17).
- Blu-ray B Germany- Koch Media - No cuts. 2016 Remastered Version which features some visual alterations such as the original sphere replaced with a newer version and a paint bucket in one shot has been digitally removed. In addition, the original Avco Embassy logo has been restored (89:02).
- Blu-ray B 4K + Blu-ray Germany- Plaion Pictures - No cuts. 2016 Remastered Version which features some visual alterations such as the original sphere replaced with a newer version and a paint bucket in one shot has been digitally removed. In addition, the original Avco Embassy logo has been restored (89:02).
- Blu-ray B Limited Edition Germany- Koch Media - No cuts. 2016 Remastered Version which features some visual alterations such as the original sphere replaced with a newer version and a paint bucket in one shot has been digitally removed. In addition, the original Avco Embassy logo has been restored (89:02).
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts. 2016 Remastered Version which features some visual alterations such as the original sphere replaced with a newer version and a paint bucket in one shot has been digitally removed. In addition, the original Avco Embassy logo has been restored (89:06)
- Blu-ray B Phantasm 1-5 Limited Edition Blu-ray Collection United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts. 2016 Remastered Version which features some visual alterations such as the original sphere replaced with a newer version and a paint bucket in one shot has been digitally removed. In addition, the original Avco Embassy logo has been restored (89:06)
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Comparison added by Anthony_DiPaola on 24/12/16
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 04/09/23UPDATE LOG:
24/12/16: Initial Entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
26/12/16: Updated Well Go to region free.
07/04/17: Addition of the Phantasm Collection.
04/05/17: Addition of the UK set.
05/05/17: Added additional extra to UK set.
05/05/17: Much more acurate detail about content of extras on the UK Arrow set added.
07/05/17: Corrected film year.
07/05/17: Altered the year to reflect copyright on print and early festival screenings. The film was shot 1977-78, completed in '78 when it played at MIFED. Finally released in June '79.
02/06/19: Added Germany x2, UK single.
11/12/19: Addition of the US Sphere Collection.
18/11/21: Addition of the I & II Special Edition release and clean-up.
01/05/22: Updated I and II Special Edition.
01/05/22: Dates.
04/09/23: Updated Caps-A-Holic link, added Germany 4K.
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