Review of Phantasm: Ravager (2016) by Frank Scheck for The Hollywood Reporter — 13 Oct 2016

Phantasm: Ravager should please longtime fans while leaving newcomers unimpressed and confused.

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This review of Phantasm: Ravager (2016) was written by Frank Scheck and published by The Hollywood Reporter on 13 Oct 2016.

Phantasm: Ravager has generally received mixed reviews.

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