Coscarelli made this with very little money but with plenty of imagination.
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05/31/07
Phantasm (1978)
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Reviews Counted:36
Fresh:23
Rotten:13
Average Rating:6.3/10
Runtime: 88 mins
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Synopsis: After their friend is murdered, two brothers begin a hunt in search of the killer. Their investigation leads them to the discovery of a startling and hideous secret.
Starring: Michael Baldwin, Angus Scrimm, Reggie Bannister, Bill Thornbury
Director: Don Coscarelli
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Reviews for Phantasm
Interesting and surreal story and Don Coscarelli's solid direction make this film work.
02/13/01
It's thoroughly silly and endearing.
05/09/05
Top CriticPhantasm isn't necessarily one of those films you see for the brilliant writing.... but all of this is forgivable for the groundbreaking vision of the film.
05/10/07
This is one movie with a cult following that I'd be embarrassed to be a part of.
01/01/00
With its blend of horror and sci-fi and crap and cool, and its deceitful story-line, Phantasm's certainly unlike other American films of the period.
05/06/08
Ideal for Halloween viewing or a dark night, there's plenty of creepy fun to be had here, not least from the fabulously demented Tall Man.
01/01/00
Although enough of a cult favourite to spawn a trio of undistinguished sequels, this low budget independent horror movie is a surprisingly shambolic affair whose moments of genuine invention stand out amid the prevailing incompetence.
02/09/06
A spotty little horror movie, effective here and there through some appealing eccentricities.
05/06/08
Top CriticPhantasm can be viewed as a haunting fable of an adolescent grappling with his fear of death.
04/18/07
Extremely gory. Horror fans should delight.
05/06/08
Classic '70s low-budget horror/sci-fi.
01/01/00
Not for inpatient
04/21/04
Benefits from repeated viewings
10/31/05
Passable in spots, it offers dumb fun and turns out to be one of the best films that Coscarelli ever made
10/17/08
Strong point of the feature is that it's played for both horror and laughs.
05/06/08
Top Criticoh so boring
04/03/06
Doesn't fall into any of the easily-classifiable genres, and I suppose that's one of the reasons it's so well-remembered all these years later.
04/12/07
A film filled with unique, personal, witty, and, at the same time, terrifying imagery rarely seen in low-budget horror films.
05/06/08
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Latest News for Phantasm
March 14, 2005:
New Line to Mount an All-New "Phantasm" Remake
Fresh out of my inbox comes a press release from New Line Cinema, and this is the news: "New Line Cinema has struck a deal with filmmaker Don Coscarelli to bring a new... More...
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