Review of Forbidden World (1982) by Orlok W — 30 Nov 2012

Enjoyable Alien ripoff featuring dumb scientists, unexplained nudity, and pretty decent gore and set design.

This review of Forbidden World (1982) was written by Orlok W on 30 Nov 2012.

Forbidden World has generally received mixed reviews.

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