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

1979

1h 29m

6.5(719 votes)

Horror

Science Fiction

Overview

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.

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Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

Angus Scrimm

The Tall Man

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A. Michael Baldwin

Michael 'Mike' Pearson

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Bill Thornbury

Jody Pearson

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Reggie Bannister

Reggie

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Kathy Lester

Lady in Lavender

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Terrie Kalbus

Fortuneteller's Granddaughter

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Kenneth V. Jones

Caretaker

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Susan Harper

Girlfriend

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Lynn Eastman-Rossi

Sally

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David Arntzen

Toby

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Ralph Richmond

Bartender

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Bill Cone

Tommy

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Laura Mann

Double Lavender

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Mary Ellen Shaw

Fortuneteller

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Myrtle Scotton

Maid

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Production

Kate Coscarelli

Funeral Guest (uncredited)

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Dac Coscarelli

Funeral Guest (uncredited)

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