Phantasm (film)
Phantasm is a 1979 American science fantasy horror film directed, written, photographed, and edited by Don Coscarelli.
The first film in the" Phantasm" franchise, it introduces the Tall Man( Angus Scrimm), a supernatural and malevolent undertaker who turns the dead of Earth into dwarf zombies to be sent to his planet and used as slaves.
He is opposed by a young boy, Mike( Michael Baldwin), who tries to convince his older brother Jody( Bill Thornbury) and family friend Reggie( Reggie Bannister) of the threat.
" Phantasm" was a locally financed independent film; the cast and crew were mostly amateurs and aspiring professionals.
Though initial reviews were mixed in regards to the dream- like, surreal narrative and imagery, later reception was more positive and the film became a cult classic.
It has appeared on several critics' lists of best horror films, and it has been cited as an influence on later horror series.
It was followed by four sequels:" Phantasm II"( 1988),( 1994),( 1998) and( 2016).
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David Miller (director)
David Miller
( November 28, 1909 – April 14, 1992) was an American film director who directed such varied films as" Billy the Kid"( 1941) with Robert Taylor and Brian Donlevy," Flying Tigers"( 1943) with John Wayne, and" Love Happy"( 1949) with the Marx Brothers.
Miller directed" Lonely Are the Brave"( 1962) with Kirk Douglas; Emanuel Levy wrote in 2009 that it" is the most accomplished film of David Miller, who directs with eloquent feeling for landscape and attention to character."
Others feel that Miller's filmic masterpiece is his 1952 Noir thriller and Joan Crawford vehicle" Sudden Fear" co-starring the terrific and terrifying Jack Palance and Gloria Grahame at her most magnificent.
In addition," Sudden Fear" was nominated for four Academy Awards for Best Actress( Crawford); Best Actor( Palance); Best Costume Design; and Best Cinematography Charles Lang.
This would be the first time Crawford competed with her arch-rival Bette Davis for Best Actress.
Both lost to Shirley Booth for her performance in" Come Back Little Sheba".
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Saturday's Hero
Saturday's Hero is a 1951 American film noir drama sports film directed by David Miller.
It is also known as" Idols in the Dust", and stars John Derek and Donna Reed.
" Saturday's Hero" was the first film for Aldo Ray, who was still going by Aldo DaRe, but it was released after his second acting job in" My True Story"( 1951).
The film was also the debut score of Elmer Bernstein.
Don Coscarelli
Don Coscarelli Jr.( born February 17, 1954) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter best known for horror films.
His credits include the" Phantasm" series," The Beastmaster", and" Bubba Ho- Tep".
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Black Reel Award for Outstanding Independent Film
This page lists the winners and nominees for the Black Reel Award for Outstanding Independent Film.
This award is presented to the directors of the film.
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Question: Are the directors of films Saturday's Hero and Phantasm (film) both from the same country?
Answer: yes