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Phantasm
If this one doesn't scare you...you're already dead!
Genres
HorrorScience Fiction
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.
Details
Budget
$300000
Revenue
$11988469
Runtime
89 min
Release Date
1979-03-28
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
717
Vote Average
6.535
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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)
Dac Coscarelli
Funeral Guest (uncredited)
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