Review of Monsters (2010) by Elysian M — 26 Nov 2011

Fantastic lovecraftian monsters. Dark, creepy, apocalyptic, magical.

This review of Monsters (2010) was written by Elysian M on 26 Nov 2011.

Monsters has generally received positive reviews.

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