A Legacy of Screams: Remembering Reggie Bannister's Enduring Horror Heritage Reggie Bannister, the actor and ice cream man turned horror hero, has passed away at 80.
His death is a poignant reminder that even in the world of frightful fiction, some stories are more than just entertainment – they're a reflection of the people who bring them to life.
Bannister's connection to horror began long before his iconic turn as Reggie in Don Coscarelli's Phantasm series. He collaborated with Coscarelli on early films like Jim, the World's Greatest (1975) and Kenny & Co.