Phantasm II
“The ball is back!”
Synopsis
Mike, after his release from a psychiatric hospital, teams up with his old pal Reggie to hunt down the Tall Man, who is at it again. A mysterious, beautiful girl has also become part of Mike's dreams, and they must find her before the Tall Man does.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-13
Top Cast
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James Le Gros
Mike
Reggie Bannister
Reggie
Angus Scrimm
The Tall Man
Paula Irvine
Liz
Samantha Phillips
Alchemy
Kenneth Tigar
Father Meyers
Ruth C. Engel
Grandma
Mark Anthony Major
Mortician
Rubin Kushner
Grandpa
Stacey Travis
Jeri
J. Patrick McNamara
Psychologist
A. Michael Baldwin
Young Mike
Amanda Gray
Background Player
Elizabeth Quezada
Background Player
Lauren Gray
Background Player
June Jordan
Background Player
Megan Gibbons
Background Player
Craig Murkey
Background Player
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 8, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 25, 1988
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.43x
+$4.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Coscarelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Coscarelli
- Original Score
- Christopher L. Stone, Fred Myrow
- Original Title
- Phantasm II
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.3M
- Production Studios
- Spacegate Productions, Starway International Inc., Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Coscarelli
Don Coscarelli
Christopher L. Stone, Fred Myrow
Daryn Okada
Roberto A. Quezada
Department Leadership Roster
Don Coscarelli
Writer
Don Coscarelli
Director
Roberto A. Quezada
Producer
Carla Gibbons
Costume Design
Daryn Okada
Director of Photography
Philip Duffin
Production Design
Justin Klarenbeck
Visual Effects Supervisor
Christopher L. Stone
Original Music Composer
Fred Myrow
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phantasm II
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Phantasm II about?
Mike, after his release from a psychiatric hospital, teams up with his old pal Reggie to hunt down the Tall Man, who is at it again. A mysterious, beautiful girl has also become part of Mike's dreams, and they must find her before the Tall Man does.
Who directed Phantasm II?
Phantasm II was directed by Don Coscarelli.
Who stars in Phantasm II?
The principal cast of Phantasm II includes James Le Gros, Reggie Bannister, Angus Scrimm, Paula Irvine, Samantha Phillips.
When was Phantasm II released and how long is it?
Phantasm II was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Phantasm II?
Phantasm II had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $7.3M at the worldwide box office (2.43 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Phantasm II?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Phantasm II was composed by Christopher L. Stone, Fred Myrow.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Phantasm II?
Phantasm II holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).