Review of Phantasm (1979) by Nick G — 09 Aug 2009

One of my favourite films of all time - a true original.

This review of Phantasm (1979) was written by Nick G on 09 Aug 2009.

Phantasm has generally received positive reviews.

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Phantasm will not be remembered as a masterpiece of the horror genre, but it sustains a gauche, hokey, desperately improvisational charm…

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