Review of Permanent Midnight (1998) by Josh M — 27 Nov 2007

You pretty much will never look at ALF the same way ever again.

This review of Permanent Midnight (1998) was written by Josh M on 27 Nov 2007.

Permanent Midnight has generally received positive reviews.

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