Review of Xenogenesis (1978) by Andy W — 06 Dec 2011

Impressive effects but it mostly focused on a man hanging off a ledge.

This review of Xenogenesis (1978) was written by Andy W on 06 Dec 2011.

Xenogenesis has generally received mixed reviews.

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