The Fantasist is a 1986 thriller film written and directed by Robin Hardy.

The film stars Moira Sinise, Christopher Cazenove and Timothy Bottoms.

An Irish woman moves from the suburbs to Dublin and begins receiving phone calls from a stranger while the city is being plagued by a serial killer who uses this method to lure his victims in.

An American teacher (Timothy Bottoms)[3] living in her building comes under suspicion.

Bob Geldof was originally cast to appear in the film but did not end up being involved in the production.