THE VAULT

Phantasm (1979) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.7/100

If this one doesn't scare you...you're already dead!

The Premise

A teenage boy and his friends face off against a mysterious grave robber, known only as the Tall Man, who employs a lethal arsenal of unearthly weapons.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Cult Classic, Supernatural Horror, Phantasm taps into fundamental fears. The 6.7/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of funeral, coffin, undertaker continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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