Summary: <p><em>Phantasm</em> was a horror hit in 1979, standing out among a slew of <em>Halloween</em> horror trend followers. But <em>Phantasm</em>'s success belied its indie production, shot on weekends for a meager $300,000 budget. The film's legacy endures nearly 40 years later with a fifth film recently released. Does this first movie have the balls to still work decades after its release? Donate to keep indie podcast Now Playing going and find out!</p>
