Review of Of Unknown Origin (1983) by Caleb P — 25 Oct 2007

Mouse Hunt + Robocop, but minus Walken =...about the same.

This review of Of Unknown Origin (1983) was written by Caleb P on 25 Oct 2007.

Of Unknown Origin has generally received mixed reviews.

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