Review of The Relic (1997) by Jason S — 30 Sep 2007

WTF did the monster turn out to be in the end anyway? It was like half bug and half rhino or something. Stupid.

This review of The Relic (1997) was written by Jason S on 30 Sep 2007.

The Relic has generally received mixed reviews.

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