They Called This a Movie Episode 101 - Phantasm (1979)

If this one doesn't scare you, you're already dead! But if you're not, you may as well listen to our brand new episode of They Called This a Movie, as we kick off this year's 31 Days of Horror festivities with a movie that some would call a cult classic.Graveyard sex, inter-dimensional portals, gangly alien morticians, ice cream men with ponytails, slave labor, tweens driving muscle cars, this movie has it all. Let us take you back to 1979, when bell bottoms were all the rage, latchkey kids drank malt liquor and shot guns, and you could just pack up and ditch your old life for the open road with a guy named Reg. This week, we're watching Phantasm. Join us as we head straight into this one, a movie that truly throws everything against the wall to see what sticks. We discuss how every woman in this movie looks exactly the same, Angus Scrimm's walk, and how we feel about the surprise ending. You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play Podcasts. If you want to see more from us, check out the website and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.  We are now part of Geek Vibes Nation, so be sure to check out their website and to look for us on their future podcast shows. This week's episode features music from Dave Katusa and you can follow him on Instagram. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.