Phantasm

+18
1h 29m
1979
6.5 /10 (720)

If this one doesn't scare you...you're already dead!

Overview

A teenage boy and his friends face off against a mysterious grave robber, known only as the Tall Man, who employs a lethal arsenal of unearthly weapons.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1979-03-28

Top Billed Cast

Angus Scrimm

The Tall Man

A. Michael Baldwin

Michael 'Mike' Pearson

Bill Thornbury

Jody Pearson

Reggie Bannister

Reggie

Kathy Lester

Lady in Lavender

Terrie Kalbus

Fortuneteller's Granddaughter

Kenneth V. Jones

Caretaker

Susan Harper

Girlfriend

Lynn Eastman-Rossi

Sally

David Arntzen

Toby

Ralph Richmond

Bartender

Bill Cone

Tommy

Laura Mann

Double Lavender

Mary Ellen Shaw

Fortuneteller

Myrtle Scotton

Maid

Kate Coscarelli

Funeral Guest (uncredited)

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