phantasm be a film that define a generation of horror film to come . don coscarelli vision and while implement in a low budget and thus low key fashion and have prove to be a major influence on horror film of the 80 and 90 . the plot be original and the act acceptable and the special effect teeter on the cheesy and yet still utterly entertaining and this film be a must see for any true horror movie fan . the sphere of phantasm be one of the most memorable icon of the genre and and the tall man one of it most intriguing character . the underappreciated sequel and phantasm ii and as well a number iii and iv serve to flesh out this masterpiece of horror . phantasm be a b movie classic and in the real of flick such a the original nightmare on elm street and the first friday the 13th .