Fantasm/Fantasm Comes Again Blu-ray Movie
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Peekarama CollectionVinegar Syndrome | 1976-1977 | 2 Movies | 185 min | Rated X | Aug 31, 2021
Movie rating
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| Users |  | 0.0 |
| Reviewer |  | 4.5 |
| Overall | | 4.5 |
Overview
Fantasm/Fantasm Comes Again (1976-1977)
Before becoming the face of Australian horror, with his classics like Patrick and Turkey Shoot, Antony Ginnane, like many independent producers, decided to wet his filmmaking feet in the then lucrative sex film market and devised an ingenious plan to create sexploitation movies that would satisfy the Australian censors, while still being packed with America's biggest sex stars. The resulting works were FANTASM and FANTASM COMES AGAIN. Peekarama is proud to present the world Blu-ray debuts of both FANTASM films, newly restored in 2K.
| Erotic | 100% |
| Foreign | 51% |
| Comedy | Insignificant |
Specifications
Video
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Audio
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
Subtitles
English SDH
Discs
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (2 BDs)
Packaging
Slipcover in original pressing
Playback
Region free
Review
Rating summary
| Movie |  | 3.5 |
| Video | | 4.5 |
| Audio |  | 4.0 |
| Extras |  | 5.0 |
| Overall | | 4.5 |
Fantasm/Fantasm Comes Again Blu-ray Movie Review
Reviewed by Brian Orndorf September 16, 2021Staples of Australian exploitation, 1976’s “Fantasm” and 1977’s “Fantasm Comes Again” make their way to Blu-ray courtesy of Vinegar Syndrome, providing fans and the curious a chance to revisit these tales of fantasy with new scans meant to bring out the best in these B-movies.
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Fantasm/Fantasm Comes Again Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality
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Fantasm/Fantasm Comes Again Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality
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Fantasm/Fantasm Comes Again Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras
Fantasm
- Commentary features producer Antony I. Ginnane.
- "Not Quite Hollywood" (61:34, SD) offers extended interviews from the 2008 Australian exploitation documentary, focusing on "Fantasm" production participants, including producer Antony I. Ginnane, writer Ross Dimsey, actor/casting agent William Margold, and cinematographer Vincent Monton.
- "'Fantasm' Penetrated" (22:52, SD) is a 2004 making-of documentary, featuring interviews with director Richard Franklin and producer Antony I. Ginnane.
- "Blowing Up" (17:47, HD) is an interview with cinematographer Vincent Morton, who recalls the production origins on "Fantasm," also sharing his thoughts on director Richard Franklin and producer Antony I. Ginnane. For the first feature, the shoot occurred in Los Angeles, and Morton offers his impressions of the local crew, with many coming from Roger Corman's company. For "Fantasm Comes Again," the interviewee details working with director Colin Eggleston and dealing with John Holmes and his petulant behavior. Technical challenges are also analyzed.
- "Polish it Up" (12:53, HD) is a somewhat bewildering interview with editor Tony Paterson, who recalls the freedom of low- budget moviemaking, enjoying his time with colleagues. A few memories are shared about director Richard Franklin and producer Antony I. Ginnane, and editing techniques are recalled.
- Audio Interview (99:58) is an extended chat with actress Serena.
- And Theatrical Trailers for "Fantasm" (2:59, SD) and "Fantasm Comes Again" (1:53, SD) are included.
Fantasm/Fantasm Comes Again Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation
Vinegar Syndrome provides an enjoyable refreshing for "Fantasm" and "Fantasm Comes Again," finding fresh detail for these exploitation endeavors. Supplements also deliver plenty of perspective for movies where most of the cast and crew were working with pseudonyms, trying to distance themselves from the feature.