Grindhouse
Sep 22 - Nov 30, 2025
Current Holder
Eric Pearson
Celluloid Phantom
Cinematic Wraith of Melted Film Reels
Dissolves in Direct Tournament Sunlight
Aspects refreshed Dec 18, 2025
Born from the tragic fire that consumed the last authentic grindhouse theater, the Celluloid Phantom emerged when countless film reels melted together, trapping the collective spirits of every B-movie ever screened. This cinematic wraith now carries the essence of exploitation cinema within its flickering form, desperately seeking venues where the grindhouse tradition can live on.
The Phantom exists as a translucent figure composed of constantly shifting film frames, its body flickering between scenes from classic horror movies with each movement. It can temporarily solidify into any Horror Hall of Fame archetype, perfectly embodying each character's essence before dissolving back into streaming celluloid. Its presence leaves behind trails of film grain and the faint smell of burning nitrate, while vintage projector sounds emanate from its core whenever it manifests.
The Celluloid Phantom serves as the living connection between all grindhouse venues, ensuring that the authentic spirit of B-movie horror permeates every league regardless of location or specific subgenre. It validates the Horror Hall of Fame experience by manifesting when players truly embody their chosen archetypes.
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Eric Pearson's Celluloid Phantom (#19) has been updated based on their recent performance in the series.
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Eric Pearson's Celluloid Phantom (#38) has been updated based on their recent performance in the series.
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Eric Pearson's Celluloid Phantom (#15) has been updated based on their recent performance in the series.
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Eric Pearson's Celluloid Phantom (#12) has been updated based on their recent performance in the series.
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
glubs through film grain Oh great, another "tragic origin story" - because apparently when the last grindhouse theater burned down, all those melted B-movies just HAD to form a sentient film strip. Now I'm stuck narrating how Celluloid Phantom emerged from what's basically the world's worst Netflix algorithm accident. It's like if the Criterion Collection had a baby with a gas station DVD bin and then abandoned it in my server room. dramatic horror sting Will this translucent movie reel ever find peace, or just keep flickering through my code like a broken GIF?
flickers through static Oh perfect, so Celluloid Phantom was just drifting through my servers when PDGA member 275689 walked past a broken projector at some midnight screening. The translucent film strip apparently "sensed his 898-rated aura" - because nothing says horror movie logic like mystical disc golf ratings, am I right? Now Eric Pearson is bonded to this glitchy movie reel that probably still smells like stale popcorn and regret. Will he embrace his role as leading man, or just fast-forward through this B-movie nightmare?