Review of Forbidden World (1982) by Zach O — 23 Aug 2011

Schlocky fun. It's a goofy journey with some memorable scenes, gross FX, and enough nudity for a cinemax late night film.

This review of Forbidden World (1982) was written by Zach O on 23 Aug 2011.

Forbidden World has generally received mixed reviews.

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