Review of Quatermass and the Pit (1967) by Shelly L — 25 Jul 2009

Classic British science fiction from Hammer.

This review of Quatermass and the Pit (1967) was written by Shelly L on 25 Jul 2009.

Quatermass and the Pit has generally received positive reviews.

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