Review of Harry and the Hendersons (1987) by Justin B — 01 Aug 2007

WHAT!? This movie actually existed!? I thought my traumatic childhood caused me to invent it or something. O_o.

This review of Harry and the Hendersons (1987) was written by Justin B on 01 Aug 2007.

Harry and the Hendersons has generally received mixed reviews.

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