Review of Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) by Ian W — 09 Oct 2007

What? the highlander is actually an alien sent to earth as punishment for participating in a rebellion. uhh...okay.

This review of Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) was written by Ian W on 09 Oct 2007.

Highlander II: The Quickening has generally received negative reviews.

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