Phantasm

(1979)

Movie

Movie Information

Runtime:: 89 minutes
IMDb Rating:: 6.6/10 (44,945 votes)
Genres:: Horror Sci-Fi
Countries:: United States
Spoken Languages:: eng

Plot

Newly orphaned teenager Mike Pearson, his older brother Jody, and their friends face off against a mysterious grave robber known as the Tall Man, who employs a lethal arsenal of unearthly weapons in their southern California town.

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External IDs

IMDb ID:: tt0079714

Product Information

Product ID:: 12099
Type:: Movie
Created:: Sep 27, 2025 08:23
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Release Dates

Canada

Jan 01, 1979

France

Jan 01, 1979

Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival

United States

Mar 28, 1979

Argentina

May 02, 1979

West Germany

May 03, 1979

United Kingdom

May 25, 1979

France

Jul 04, 1979

Spain

Jul 30, 1979

Italy

Aug 24, 1979

Sweden

Oct 15, 1979

Japan

Nov 03, 1979

Mexico

Nov 17, 1979

India

Dec 10, 1979

Thailand

Dec 10, 1979

Egypt

Dec 25, 1979

Republic of Korea

Dec 25, 1979

Soviet Union

Dec 25, 1979

Netherlands

Feb 21, 1980

Finland

May 09, 1980

Brazil

Aug 04, 1980

Alternative Titles

Fantasma

Argentina

Don Coscarelli's Phantasm

Australia

Phantasm

Australia