Review of Escape from L.A. (1996) by Matt S — 21 Jun 2008

Why did Bruce Campbell have only about two minutes of screen time in this?!

This review of Escape from L.A. (1996) was written by Matt S on 21 Jun 2008.

Escape from L.A. has generally received mixed reviews.

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