Review of The Day After (1983) by Brandon L — 14 Jun 2007

This movie scared the crap out of me when I was a kid. Now it just looks dated, and the story is plodding and dull.

This review of The Day After (1983) was written by Brandon L on 14 Jun 2007.

The Day After has generally received positive reviews.

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