Review of Urban Legend (1998) by Chris H — 13 Jul 2011

Didn't work for me. A poor slasher film.

This review of Urban Legend (1998) was written by Chris H on 13 Jul 2011.

Urban Legend has generally received mixed reviews.

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Me vale madre lo que digan de ella, es muy entretenida, y un agradable slasher noventero, es recomendable…

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