Review of Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) by Cole W — 28 Jun 2007

The drector's renegade cut is actually desant.

This review of Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) was written by Cole W on 28 Jun 2007.

Highlander II: The Quickening has generally received negative reviews.

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