Phantasm : I laugh my ass off watching this. Anyone else?

I laugh my ass off watching this. Anyone else?

It's a prime example of so bad it's good. Terrible acting, hammy low budget effects, bunch of silly stuff like the kid putting a shotgun shell on the hammer, it's hilarious! Am I not supposed to be laughing my ass off? This is wonderful!

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There are elements of the film that haven't particularly aged well - the acting from the leads is a sterling example, although Angus Scrimm is still quite effective as the Tall Man - but I think Coscarelli still deserves his due for crafting such a strangely unique franchise with less than a shoestring budget and mostly pulling it off.

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Oh, Angus Scrimm is definitely the best thing in the movie. He lifts the rest of the movie up and makes it interesting with a stellar performance.

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You probably wouldn't have laughed in 79. I didnt. I chuckled when I watched it again recently though
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Its nowhere as bad as KISS meets the Phantom. That was awesome! Increcible!

Fast forward to present time. Saw it again about 2 yrs ago and was embarrassed for them. Couldnt make it through!

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Patrick Bateman is completely wrong,
this movie didn't age and the new transfer works wonders.
I never thought this would happen but this little gem is now regarded by mostly all critics as a cornerstone of horror fim making!
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