Review of Phantoms (1998) by Alex G — 16 Apr 2009

Really good gritty and not to loaded with special effects till the end.Classic creature horror.

This review of Phantoms (1998) was written by Alex G on 16 Apr 2009.

Phantoms has generally received mixed reviews.

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