Phantasm

Name: Phantasm
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1979-03-28
Duration: 1 h 29 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Reggie Bannister, Kathy Lester, Angus Scrimm

1979·Movie·R·89 min·★ 6.5(782)

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

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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United States	Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom	Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads	Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Canada	Amazon Prime Video, Shudder Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Germany	Netzkino	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
France	—	Sooner
Spain	fuboTV	—

About Phantasm

Phantasm is a 1979 English-language horror and science fiction film directed by Don Coscarelli. The cast is led by A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Reggie Bannister. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium.

Phantasm was produced by New Breed Productions and AVCO Embassy Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 28, 1979, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.

Director: Don Coscarelli
Writers: Don Coscarelli
Release date: March 28, 1979
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $0 million
Box office: $12 million
Production: New Breed Productions, AVCO Embassy Pictures

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Phantasm cast & crew

Phantasm was directed by Don Coscarelli and written by Don Coscarelli.

The cast features A. Michael Baldwin as Mike, Bill Thornbury as Jody, Reggie Bannister as Reggie, Kathy Lester as Lady in Lavender, Angus Scrimm as The Tall Man, and Terrie Kalbus as Fortuneteller's Granddaughter.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Fred Myrow, cinematography is by Don Coscarelli, and it was produced by Paul Pepperman and Dac Coscarelli.

Is Phantasm worth watching?

Phantasm holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 782 ratings, a solidly received horror films.

At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy horror and science fiction, Phantasm is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Phantasm

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