Phantasm

In 'Phantasm' (1979), a young boy named Mike Pearson and his older brother Jody become involved in a struggle against a supernatural entity known as The Tall Man. This mysterious figure, who has been stealing bodies from the local cemetery, possesses a range of deadly weapons, and seems to have a frightening plan for the citizens of their small town.

• The film was shot over weekends for a period of one year.
• Angus Scrimm's Tall Man character was inspired by a childhood nightmare.
• Director Don Coscarelli was just 22 when he made the film.
• The film's budget was estimated to be around $300,000.
• Angus Scrimm was only 6'4", platforms were used to enhance height.

• The funeral is about to begin, sir.
• You think when you die, you go to heaven. You come to us!
• Phantasm. Is it a nightmare?
• It was like it was some kind of a hot box.
• If this one doesn't scare you, you're already dead.