After witnessing something strange at a funeral, teenager Mike becomes convinced that the local mortuary is hiding a terrible secret. With his older brother Jody and their friend Reggie, Mike investigates the mysterious Tall Man who runs the funeral home. What they discover is a nightmare involving stolen corpses, deadly silver spheres, and doorways to another dimension. Director Don Coscarelli created a unique horror experience that blends science fiction with genuine terror. The dreamlike atmosphere and surreal imagery make Phantasm unlike any other horror film, spawning four sequels and earning a devoted cult following.