Review of The Keep (1983) by Aaron M — 30 Jan 2008

Wonderful until the ending. Some wounderful effects (the first and only Michael Mann film to enter into Sci-Fi).

This review of The Keep (1983) was written by Aaron M on 30 Jan 2008.

The Keep has generally received mixed reviews.

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