Phantasm
“If this one doesn't scare you...you're already dead!”
Synopsis
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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Phantasm (1979) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Top Cast
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A. Michael Baldwin
Mike
Bill Thornbury
Jody
Reggie Bannister
Reggie
Kathy Lester
Lady in Lavender
Angus Scrimm
The Tall Man
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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
4K version, Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 28, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 6, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$300K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
39.96x
+$11.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Coscarelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Coscarelli
- Original Score
- Fred Myrow, Malcolm Seagrave
- Original Title
- Phantasm
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $300K
- Worldwide Gross
- $12M
- Production Studios
- New Breed Productions, AVCO Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Coscarelli
Don Coscarelli
Fred Myrow, Malcolm Seagrave
Don Coscarelli
Don Coscarelli
Paul Pepperman, Dac Coscarelli
Department Leadership Roster
Don Coscarelli
Director
Paul Pepperman
Producer
Don Coscarelli
Editor
Kate Coscarelli
Production Design
Dac Coscarelli
Producer
Fred Myrow
Original Music Composer
Malcolm Seagrave
Original Music Composer
Don Coscarelli
Director of Photography
Don Coscarelli
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phantasm
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Phantasm about?
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.
Who directed Phantasm?
Phantasm was directed by Don Coscarelli.
Who stars in Phantasm?
The principal cast of Phantasm includes A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Reggie Bannister, Kathy Lester, Angus Scrimm.
When was Phantasm released and how long is it?
Phantasm was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of Phantasm?
Phantasm had a reported production budget of $300K and grossed $12M at the worldwide box office (39.96 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Phantasm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Phantasm was composed by Fred Myrow, Malcolm Seagrave.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Phantasm?
Phantasm holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).