Review of Urban Legend (1998) by Vampyr A — 24 Sep 2008

Not bad, not good. Wouldn't see it again.

This review of Urban Legend (1998) was written by Vampyr A on 24 Sep 2008.

Urban Legend has generally received mixed reviews.

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