Review of eXistenZ (1999) by K.c. L — 23 Nov 2011

Kinda the successor to Videodrome. Classic Cronenberg.

This review of eXistenZ (1999) was written by K.c. L on 23 Nov 2011.

eXistenZ has generally received positive reviews.

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