Review of Quatermass and the Pit (1967) by Al P — 21 May 2013

I love this movie and really would like to get it on dvd.

This review of Quatermass and the Pit (1967) was written by Al P on 21 May 2013.

Quatermass and the Pit has generally received positive reviews.

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