Review of Prime Evil (1988) by Sarah P — 04 Nov 2010

Ehhh. I sort of wanted to like it, but I just couldn't. Wouldn't watch this again.

This review of Prime Evil (1988) was written by Sarah P on 04 Nov 2010.

Prime Evil has generally received negative reviews.

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