Review of Epidemic (1987) by Hubert G — 02 Feb 2013

Actually a very good idea but the execution is awful. This was, for lack of a better word, BORING.

This review of Epidemic (1987) was written by Hubert G on 02 Feb 2013.

Epidemic has generally received positive reviews.

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