Review of The Holy Mountain (1973) by Monique R — 27 Nov 2007

OKAY LETS BE REAL HERE. Maybe the best movie...ever? How about the sex machine? It was great...and then it was even better in the theater.

This review of The Holy Mountain (1973) was written by Monique R on 27 Nov 2007.

The Holy Mountain has generally received very positive reviews.

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