Review of Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) by Kevin R — 09 Sep 2012

Glorious 90's dystopian future cheese!

This review of Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) was written by Kevin R on 09 Sep 2012.

Highlander II: The Quickening has generally received negative reviews.

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