Review of It! The Terror from Beyond Space (1958) by Brett B — 30 Mar 2012

Classic old school sci-fi monster movie! Horrible effects, horrible dialogue and a horribly realized monster! GREAT STUFF!

This review of It! The Terror from Beyond Space (1958) was written by Brett B on 30 Mar 2012.

It! The Terror from Beyond Space has generally received mixed reviews.

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