Review of The Killer Shrews (1959) by Patrick D — 18 Mar 2008

There are good bad movies, and bad movies where the cast just stand around interminably and babble.

This review of The Killer Shrews (1959) was written by Patrick D on 18 Mar 2008.

The Killer Shrews has generally received negative reviews.

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