Review of Descent (2005) by Roberto V — 21 Dec 2012

The lovechild of a Pandora habitant and Smeagol lurks in the dark to scare the Spice Girls...

This review of Descent (2005) was written by Roberto V on 21 Dec 2012.

Descent has generally received mixed reviews.

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