Question 1

What new terms do the main characters use for the dwarves and spheres in this sequel?

Accepted Answer

For the first and only time in the series, the main characters refer to the dwarves as 'Lurkers' and the spheres as 'Sentinels'.

Question 2

Why did A. Michael Baldwin return to play Mike after nearly 16 years?

Accepted Answer

After Phantasm II's mild box office, Universal offered distribution but no casting restrictions, allowing director Don Coscarelli to offer the role back to the original performer.

Question 3

What was the unused alternative ending involving Reggie and Tim?

Accepted Answer

Reggie and Tim travel to Alaska, bury The Tall Man's gold sphere in ice with a plaque reading 'Here Lies The Tall Man - R.I.P.', then Reggie quips about global warming.

Question 4

Why was the title changed for a theatrical test release?

Accepted Answer

Universal changed it from 'Phantasm III' to 'Phantasm: Lord of the Dead', fearing the public had forgotten 'Phantasm' and would avoid an obvious sequel.

Question 5

Who has a cameo as a nurse listening to a Walkman early in the film?

Accepted Answer

A. Michael Baldwin's wife, Jennifer Bross, appears as the nurse behind a desk who greets Reggie while listening to a Walkman.

Question 6

What unique terminology do the main characters use for the dwarves and spheres in this sequel?

Accepted Answer

For the first and only time in the series, the main characters refer to the dwarves as 'Lurkers' and the spheres as 'Sentinels'.

Question 7

Why did A. Michael Baldwin return to play Mike after nearly 16 years?

Accepted Answer

After Phantasm II's mild box office, Universal offered distribution but no casting restrictions, so director Don Coscarelli offered the role back to original performer A. Michael Baldwin.

Question 8

What alternative ending was filmed but not used in the final cut?

Accepted Answer

Reggie and Tim travel to Alaska, bury The Tall Man's gold sphere in ice with a plaque reading 'Here Lies The Tall Man - R.I.P.', then Reggie quips about global warming.

Question 9

Why was the title changed from 'Phantasm III' to 'Phantasm: Lord of the Dead' for test releases?

Accepted Answer

Universal felt the public had forgotten the name 'Phantasm' and would avoid a film obviously part of a continuing series.

Question 10

Who has a cameo as the nurse listening to a Walkman near the beginning?

Accepted Answer

A. Michael Baldwin's wife, Jennifer Bross, appears as the nurse behind a desk who greets Reggie.

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