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Phantasm
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Phantasm

1979 · 89 min Horror Science Fiction
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates honestly within the horror genre: doesn't rush to frighten, lets the space breathe with anxiety. It's about the feeling of wrongness — slow, but relentless.

The film doesn't rush. That's its greatest strength and greatest risk: if you're not ready for slow horror — it will exhaust you. If you are — it won't let go.

For viewers who need sustained tension, not just a collection of scary moments.

Director: Don Coscarelli

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late at night, alone or with someone who won't be ashamed to admit they're scared. Lights off.

🎭 Cast

A. Michael Baldwin

A. Michael Baldwin

Mike

Bill Thornbury

Bill Thornbury

Jody

Reggie Bannister

Reggie Bannister

Reggie

Kathy Lester

Kathy Lester

Lady in Lavender

Angus Scrimm

Angus Scrimm

The Tall Man

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Terrie Kalbus

Fortuneteller's Granddaughter

Kenneth V. Jones

Kenneth V. Jones

Caretaker

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Susan Harper

Girlfriend

Lynn Eastman-Rossi

Lynn Eastman-Rossi

Sally

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David Arntzen

Toby

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