Review of They Live (1988) by Keith C — 14 Apr 2016

Consume. Buy. Obey. Do not question authority. No independent thought. Marry and reproduce.

This review of They Live (1988) was written by Keith C on 14 Apr 2016.

They Live has generally received positive reviews.

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