Phantasm (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1979, Phantasm is a horror and science fiction film directed by Don Coscarelli, running about 89 minutes. “If this one doesn’t scare you, you’re already dead.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young boy and his friends face off against a mysterious grave robber known only as the Tall Man, who keeps a mysterious arsenal of terrible weapons with him.
Who’s in it. Phantasm stars Angus Scrimm as The Tall Man, A. Michael Baldwin as Michael 'Mike' Pearson, Bill Thornbury as Jody Pearson and Reggie Bannister as Reggie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Phantasm has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phantasm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phantasm tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phantasm (1979)?
- In US, Phantasm is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Peacock Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Phantasm worth watching?
- Phantasm holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Phantasm?
- Phantasm stars Angus Scrimm, A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Reggie Bannister and Kathy Lester.
- When was Phantasm released?
- Phantasm was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.