Review of Dragonslayer (1981) by Master K — 01 Feb 2008

SAVE FOR THE FACT THQAT ONCE AGAIN THGE DRAGON IS THE ENEMY. THIS IS A KEEPER. I OWN IT AND SAW IT ORIGINAL ON THE SCREEN.

This review of Dragonslayer (1981) was written by Master K on 01 Feb 2008.

Dragonslayer has generally received positive reviews.

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