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Phantasm

1979-03-28 · 89 min · ★ 6.5

Horror · Science Fiction

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.

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Directors
Don Coscarelli
Production companies
New Breed Productions, AVCO Embassy Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 300,000
Revenue
USD 11,988,469

Top Cast

A. Michael BaldwinA. Michael BaldwinMike
Bill ThornburyBill ThornburyJody
Reggie BannisterReggie BannisterReggie
Kathy LesterKathy LesterLady in Lavender
Angus ScrimmAngus ScrimmThe Tall Man
Terrie KalbusFortuneteller's Granddaughter
Kenneth V. JonesKenneth V. JonesCaretaker
Susan HarperGirlfriend
Lynn Eastman-RossiLynn Eastman-RossiSally
David ArntzenToby
Ralph RichmondBartender
Bill ConeTommy
Laura MannDouble Lavender
Mary Ellen ShawFortuneteller
Myrtle ScottonMaid
Kate CoscarelliFuneral Guest (uncredited)
Dac CoscarelliFuneral Guest (uncredited)

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