Review of Phantasm (1979) by Burstnbloom- Timothy Brock — 23 May 2008

Cannot even begin to tell you how this movie scared me when I was young. Still good for a few chills today.

This review of Phantasm (1979) was written by Burstnbloom- Timothy Brock on 23 May 2008.

Phantasm has generally received positive reviews.

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