Review of Escape from New York (1981) by Tre Bluey O — 25 Sep 2012

Snaaake Plissken...I heard you were dead.

This review of Escape from New York (1981) was written by Tre Bluey O on 25 Sep 2012.

Escape from New York has generally received positive reviews.

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