Review of eXistenZ (1999) by Conner R — 26 Nov 2009

David Cronenberg and Jennifer Jason Leigh, working together? I wish all films were like this.

This review of eXistenZ (1999) was written by Conner R on 26 Nov 2009.

eXistenZ has generally received positive reviews.

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