Phantasm (1979) | (Laserdisc) | USED

some speckling/snow side a. does not effect audio, side b plays much better.

Title: Phantasm (1979)

Genre:
Horror, Science Fiction, Fantasy

Plot Synopsis:
After the mysterious death of his brother’s friend, young Mike begins to suspect that something sinister is happening at the local mausoleum. His investigation leads him to the Tall Man, an eerie undertaker with supernatural abilities who is stealing corpses for a horrifying purpose. As Mike, his brother Jody, and their friend Reggie attempt to uncover the truth, they are pulled into a surreal nightmare filled with flying silver spheres, otherworldly dimensions, and relentless terror.

Cast and Crew

• Director: Don Coscarelli
• Writer: Don Coscarelli
• Cast:
  • A. Michael Baldwin as Mike Pearson
  • Bill Thornbury as Jody Pearson
  • Reggie Bannister as Reggie
  • Angus Scrimm as The Tall Man
  • Kathy Lester as Lady in Lavender

YouTube Trailer: Phantasm | Trailer

IMDb: Phantasm (1979)

Reviews from Letterboxd

1. Will Sloan — ★★★★★
   “a horror movie that feels like a dream you barely survive.”
2. Brody — ★★★★★
   “the tall man is one of the greatest horror villains ever created.”
3. Cody Leach — ★★★★½
   “surreal, creepy, and completely unforgettable.”
4. Patrick Willems — ★★★★½
   “this movie operates entirely on nightmare logic and that’s why it works.”
5. Lucy — ★★★★★
   “those silver spheres still freak me out.”

Meta Description:
A cult horror classic from Don Coscarelli, Phantasm blends surreal nightmare imagery, science fiction, and supernatural terror into one of the most unique and atmospheric horror films of the 1970s.