The Fantasist (1986)

He loves women to death.

The Fantasist (1986) poster

A young Dublin woman is stalked by a telephone charmer who poses victims nude and then stabs them.

Director: Robin Hardy

Genre: Horror, Thriller, Crime, Drama

Runtime: 98 min

Release Date: August 1, 1986

Cast

Moira Sinise - Patricia Teeling
Christopher Cazenove - Inspector McMyler
Timothy Bottoms - Danny Sullivan
John Kavanagh - Robert Foxley
Mick Lally - Uncle Lar
Bairbre Ní Chaoimh - Monica Quigley
Jim Bartley - Hugh Teeling
Deirdre Donnelly - Fionnuala Sullivan
Liam O'Callaghan - Farrelly
Ronan Wilmot - Patricia's Father

Screenplay

Robin Hardy
Patrick McGinley (Novel)

Music: Stanisław Syrewicz

Cinematography: Frank Gell

Editing: Thomas Schwalm

Production: New Irish Film Productions, ITC Entertainment

Country: Ireland, United Kingdom

Language: English, Gaeilge

Original Language: en

Themes

Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, A Serial Killer Stalking an Innocent Victim, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare

Keywords

farm, dublin, ireland, easter, teacher, murder, serial killer, slasher, stabbing, ireland, killer, first date

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fantasist about?: A young Dublin woman is stalked by a telephone charmer who poses victims nude and then stabs them.
Who directed The Fantasist?: The Fantasist was directed by Robin Hardy.
Who stars in The Fantasist?: The Fantasist stars Moira Sinise, Christopher Cazenove, Timothy Bottoms, John Kavanagh, Mick Lally, Bairbre Ní Chaoimh.
How long is The Fantasist?: The Fantasist has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is The Fantasist?: The Fantasist is a Horror, Thriller, Crime, Drama film.
Where was The Fantasist produced?: The Fantasist was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.
What are the themes of The Fantasist?: The themes of The Fantasist include: Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, A Serial Killer Stalking an Innocent Victim, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare.