Review of Alligator (1980) by Andy E — 01 Jun 2012

Enjoyable enough despite alligator effects and fake blood. Totally ridiculous though.

This review of Alligator (1980) was written by Andy E on 01 Jun 2012.

Alligator has generally received mixed reviews.

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