Question 1

What surprising fact about the film's budget made it stand out at Universal?

Accepted Answer

This was the lowest-budgeted film Universal produced in the eighties, with a $3 million budget that was 10 times larger than the first Phantasm film.

Question 2

Which future Hollywood star auditioned for the role of Mike in Phantasm II?

Accepted Answer

Brad Pitt auditioned for the role of Mike.

Question 3

What dangerous stunt did Reggie Bannister perform himself, and which one was he prohibited from doing?

Accepted Answer

Reggie Bannister did all his own stunt work except the scene where he has to jump over a chainsaw, which they wouldn't let him do.

Question 4

How did the production create the explosive house scene, and what restrictions did they face?

Accepted Answer

They bought a real house for $500 from California, added a second story to match the first film, and a safety officer restricted explosives due to proximity to an airport.

Question 5

What is the central conflict that drives Mike and Reggie's journey in Phantasm II?

Accepted Answer

After Mike's release from a psychiatric hospital, he teams up with Reggie to hunt down the Tall Man, who is at it again, while also trying to find a mysterious girl from Mike's dreams before the Tall Man does.

Question 6

What surprising fact about the film's budget did Universal set in the 1980s?

Accepted Answer

This was the lowest-budgeted film Universal produced in the eighties, with a $3 million budget that was 10 times larger than the first Phantasm film.

Question 7

Which future Hollywood star auditioned for the role of Mike in Phantasm II?

Accepted Answer

Brad Pitt auditioned for the role of Mike.

Question 8

What dangerous stunt did Reggie Bannister not perform himself in the film?

Accepted Answer

Reggie Bannister did all his own stunt work except the scene where he has to jump over a chainsaw, which they wouldn't let him do.

Question 9

How did the production create the exploding house scene, and what restrictions were involved?

Accepted Answer

They bought a real house for $500 from California, added a second story, and filmed it exploding, with a safety officer restricting explosives due to its proximity to an airport.

Question 10

Who plays the mysterious girl that Mike dreams about in Phantasm II?

Accepted Answer

Paula Irvine plays Liz, the mysterious, beautiful girl who becomes part of Mike's dreams.

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