Review of Grabbers (2012) by Chris H — 23 Nov 2013

Wright checks off the expected genre boxes with the gleeful mischief of a gremlin trashing a plane engine.

This review of Grabbers (2012) was written by Chris H on 23 Nov 2013.

Grabbers has generally received mixed reviews.

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