Review of Xenogenesis (1978) by Tyler E — 13 Jun 2013

Interesting how many ideas in this short film get re-used later in Aliens.

This review of Xenogenesis (1978) was written by Tyler E on 13 Jun 2013.

Xenogenesis has generally received mixed reviews.

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