Review of Antiviral (2012) by Jennifer C — 23 Oct 2013

A bit hollow at times but a genuinely unique premise and an excellent show of force from the cast.

This review of Antiviral (2012) was written by Jennifer C on 23 Oct 2013.

Antiviral has generally received mixed reviews.

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