Review of Quatermass and the Pit (1967) by Jeffrey B — 15 Oct 2007

One of the best sci-fi movies, ever! A convoluted plot but it all hangs together in the end. And what an ending!

This review of Quatermass and the Pit (1967) was written by Jeffrey B on 15 Oct 2007.

Quatermass and the Pit has generally received positive reviews.

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