JJ Abrams restoring Phantasm

[palitoy]

http://www.ew.com/article/2015/12/14/phantasm-jj-abrams-star-wars

[Hedji]

That is absolutely wonderful news! What an underrated, atmospheric gem! Can't wait for the blu ray.

I take back all the mean things I've ever said about JJ.

[GlobalObserver]

Can you imagine the damage George Lucas could do with this restoration?

[Gorn Captain]

Can you imagine the damage George Lucas could do with this restoration?

Cute and "hilariously funny" furry globes, I'd say.

[Gorn Captain]

I've actually never seen part I. I picked up II and III just last month on DVD. The third one was pretty boring.
Looking forward to the first one. I never got a chance to see it in a movie theatre, it was rated R, and it wasn't out here on DVD until just now.

[megoapesnut]

I just read this on a horror film forum. About friggin time. Can't wait to see the results of this.

[Hedji]

I've actually never seen part I. I picked up II and III just last month on DVD. The third one was pretty boring.
Looking forward to the first one. I never got a chance to see it in a movie theatre, it was rated R, and it wasn't out here on DVD until just now.

It's really a moody piece that in a very visual way, deals with themes of death and loss of loved ones. With weird Jawa-like trolls and flying death balls thrown in.

[FETT1]

BooooYYYYYYYYYYY....

[palitoy]

BooooYYYYYYYYYYY....

He's restoring the original film, not remaking it.

[FETT1]

He's restoring the original film, not remaking it.

Yeah...I know that....was just quoting the ol Tall Man...BOY!!!...get it ...got it ...good ..

[Iron Mego]

Yasss!

[ODBJBG]

More interested in the final movie which has already been shot and seems to be stalled on release.

[Bobbolink]

One of my favorite movies!

[fallensaviour]

OH yeah!!!
This movie scared the crap out of me as a kid I really love this series.
Cannot wait to see Reggie and the boys kicking some but again.
I haven't had this in my collection since I got rid of all my vhs tapes.
Remastered phantasm + the final instalment would be an awesome 2016.

[silentj76]

I'm a big fan of the series. I read on phantasm.com that the remaster and part 5 are set to be released the first or second quarter of 2016. JJ is a big fan of phantasm and friends with don. Any phans on here should check out the website.