PHANTASM IV: OBLIVION

This week we're joined by Andrew Fabry from the dead letter movie podcast to talk the 4th and what many thought would be the final entry in the Phantasm series with 1998's oblivion. Working with limited funds comparable to the first movie, Don Coscarelli was able to deliver something memorable for the fans by dipping into the past. We discuss how oblivion incorporates unseen footage from the original Phantasm to create something poignant despite its direct to video status. At the same time, we can’t help but notice the seams coming off this one a little bit. The backstory behind this one coming to life may be more interesting than the movie itself, and we detail the journey it took, from having an Academy Award winner nearly bringing his vision to the series, to silver orb-bikini clad women luring potential investors in to pitch meetings.