Angus Scrimm (born Lawrence Rory Guy; August 19, 1926 – January 9, 2016) was an American actor, author, and journalist, known for his portrayal of the Tall Man in the 1979 horror film Phantasm and its sequels.
As a result of a radioactive spider bite, high schooler Peter Parker develops powers and abilities similar to that of a spider. After Peter's selfishness indirectly results in the death of his beloved Uncle Ben, Peter decides to live up to the motto that "With great power there must also come great responsibility," and thus becomes the superhero known as Spider-Man.
