Review of Phantasm (1979) by Leonard P — 11 Apr 2011

I've got a lot of appreciation for this film. Great work by Don Coscarelli.

This review of Phantasm (1979) was written by Leonard P on 11 Apr 2011.

Phantasm has generally received positive reviews.

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