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1979 · 89 min · R

Phantasm

Directed by Don Coscarelli · Horror, Science Fiction

Phantasm (1979) is a Horror film, directed by Don Coscarelli set during the 1970s. It runs 89 minutes and is rated R.

A creature feature and psychological horror, with a surreal dreamlike and tense tone. Themes of grief & loss and family & loyalty play out through unreliable narrator.

Composer
Fred MyrowMalcolm Seagrave
Cinematography
Don Coscarelli
Cast
A. Michael BaldwinBill ThornburyReggie BannisterKathy LesterAngus ScrimmTerrie KalbusKenneth V. JonesSusan Harper

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
Suburban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Creature FeaturePsychological Horror
Themes
Grief & LossFamily & Loyalty
Structure
Unreliable Narrator
Tone
Surreal DreamlikeTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadChild Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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