Review of Phantasm (1979) by Jason D — 20 Nov 2009

Don't know what all the fuss is about to be honest.

This review of Phantasm (1979) was written by Jason D on 20 Nov 2009.

Phantasm has generally received positive reviews.

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You play a good game boyyyyyyy?. its a great movie which I find using boxxy software…

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My all time favourite horror movie.A true classic and one that every true horror fan should see,forget all the modern crap out there watch a classic…

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