Review of Shock Treatment (1981) by Albert R — 27 Oct 2006

My Favourite Film Ever!!!!!You gotta watch it!!!!Come on get a bit of SHOCK TREATMENT!!!!

This review of Shock Treatment (1981) was written by Albert R on 27 Oct 2006.

Shock Treatment has generally received mixed reviews.

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