Review of Annihilation (2018) by Alyssa B — 09 Sep 2018

Engaging, visually impressIve, solid scifi film, with a touch of horror and no cliches.

This review of Annihilation (2018) was written by Alyssa B on 09 Sep 2018.

Annihilation has generally received positive reviews.

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