Review of Phantasm (1979) by Ken H — 11 Aug 2007

Terrible movie, terrible main villain,just all around shit...i'm ashamed I own it.

This review of Phantasm (1979) was written by Ken H on 11 Aug 2007.

Phantasm has generally received positive reviews.

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