Review of Dragonslayer (1981) by Bill M — 27 Jul 2007

Old-timey Sci-Fi. Predictable, but enjoyable.

This review of Dragonslayer (1981) was written by Bill M on 27 Jul 2007.

Dragonslayer has generally received positive reviews.

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