Review of Alien Outpost (2014) by Magnus S — 31 Jan 2015

Low-budget, sci-fi thriller directed by a special-effects supervisor on Game of Thrones. AVOID!

This review of Alien Outpost (2014) was written by Magnus S on 31 Jan 2015.

Alien Outpost has generally received mixed reviews.

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