Review of Dark Star (1974) by Per Gunnar J — 21 Mar 2012

You probably have to be as wacky as the persons in the movie to enjoy this one.

This review of Dark Star (1974) was written by Per Gunnar J on 21 Mar 2012.

Dark Star has generally received positive reviews.

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