i be one of the world big fan of the original phantasm . but i have to admit and that the sequel really do nothing for me . number four be the close thing to the original . it live the same world and but isn not distract by pop culture phenomenon of the time the way 2 and 3 seem to be influence or commentate on evil dead and home alone . as much a i like see the tall man and reggie and mike back in action and jody still seem force into the series . i really wish that coscarelli have just leave him dead and move on . the whole living ball thing be plain silly .