Review of The Day After (1983) by Miriam S — 12 Oct 2008

Its packed with extra cheese during the nuclear blasts but its a hell of a movie. controversial!!!

This review of The Day After (1983) was written by Miriam S on 12 Oct 2008.

The Day After has generally received positive reviews.

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