Review of Phantasm (1979) by Toni C — 25 May 2017

Brought back great memories. The yellow goo and killer spheres stuck with me all these decades.

This review of Phantasm (1979) was written by Toni C on 25 May 2017.

Phantasm has generally received positive reviews.

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