description Phantasm Overview
Phantasm (1979) centers on a group of teenagers in Oregon who investigate unsettling events surrounding a funeral home. The investigation involves a secretive mortician, “the Tall Man,” and unexplained occurrences within the establishment. This film marks the beginning of the Phantasm series’ exploration of supernatural horror.
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info Phantasm Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1979 |
help Phantasm FAQ
What are the Tall Man's silver spheres in Phantasm?
The spheres are flying weapons that patrol the mortuary and attack intruders with drills and blades. One of the film's best-known effects shows a sphere embedding itself in a man's head and draining blood.
What is the Tall Man doing with the bodies from Morningside?
Mike discovers that the Tall Man is shrinking reanimated corpses into hooded workers and sending them through a dimensional gateway. The creatures' altered bodies are suited to the high-gravity world where they are used as labor.
Who are Mike, Jody, and Reggie in Phantasm?
Mike Pearson is a teenage boy who follows his older brother Jody while investigating Morningside mortuary. Their friend Reggie, played by Reggie Bannister, helps them confront Angus Scrimm's Tall Man.
How many Phantasm movies feature the Tall Man?
The franchise contains five films, from Phantasm in 1979 through Phantasm: Ravager in 2016. Angus Scrimm portrayed the Tall Man throughout the series, with Ravager released after the actor's death.
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