Phantom of Death (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1988, Phantom of Death is a horror film directed by Ruggero Deodato, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Police Comissioner Datti is investigating the murder of a female doctor whose murderer seems to be a thirty-fivish year old man. Soon another murder follows: Pianist Robert Dominici's girlfriend is found killed. The killer also challenges Datti on the phone and says he can't be caught since he has a secret which makes him invulnerable. In the meantime the clues seems to point in strange directions...
Who’s in it. Phantom of Death stars Michael York as Robert Dominici, Edwige Fenech as Hélène Martell, Donald Pleasence as Inspector Datti and Mapi Galán as Susanna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Phantom of Death has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phantom of Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phantom of Death tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phantom of Death (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Phantom of Death change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Phantom of Death worth watching?
- Phantom of Death holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Phantom of Death?
- Phantom of Death stars Michael York, Edwige Fenech, Donald Pleasence, Mapi Galán and Fabio Sartor.
- When was Phantom of Death released?
- Phantom of Death was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.