Who is Jody in Phantasm?

Mike's older brother who initially doubts but later joins the fight against evil.

Who plays Jody in Phantasm?

Jody is played by Bill Thornbury.

Jody's abilities include combat, leadership, driving, investigation, bravery.

Jody has 5 mapped relationships in Phantasm. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Jody — Social Friend — Reggie (Reggie Bannister)
Jody and Reggie become committed allies against the supernatural threat.

Jody and Reggie discuss Tommy's death together, later resolve to defeat the Tall Man, and reunite with Mike as a group.
Jody — Conflict Enemy — The Tall Man (Angus Scrimm)
Jody actively confronts and attempts to destroy the Tall Man.

Jody investigates the cemetery, enters the mausoleum to kill the Tall Man, and later triggers the rockfall that buries him.
Jody — Family Brothers — Mike (A. Michael Baldwin)
Older and younger brothers whose bond drives the investigation and resistance.

The plot identifies Jody as Mike's older brother, and the two repeatedly protect and support each other.
Jody — Social Friend — Tommy (Bill Cone)
Jody is one of Tommy's friends and mourners.

At Tommy's funeral, Jody states with Reggie that Tommy died by suicide, showing that Tommy was part of Jody's social circle.
Jody — Conflict Victim And Seducer — Lady in Lavender (Kathy Lester)
Jody is temporarily manipulated by the supernatural entity.

The Lady in Lavender seduces Jody and takes him to the cemetery, where Mike interrupts them.