Review of The Holy Mountain (1973) by Eugen S — 09 Nov 2013

A suitably bizarre follow-up to 'el topo'.

This review of The Holy Mountain (1973) was written by Eugen S on 09 Nov 2013.

The Holy Mountain has generally received very positive reviews.

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