Review of Mystery Date (1991) by Angela H — 14 Feb 2008

Okay, this movie is waaaayy out there and crazy. If you like the unexpected, you'll like this movie.

This review of Mystery Date (1991) was written by Angela H on 14 Feb 2008.

Mystery Date has generally received mixed reviews.

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Big rip off of license to drive with Corey Haim. Plus Teri Polo looks alot like Heather Graham from license to drive also…

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The screenplay is immature at best, although with some cutting and embellishing, it might have been a far better entry into the genre…

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