Review of Forbidden World (1982) by Scott C — 19 Aug 2007

Another Roger Corman take on Alien. Two floozy women "scientists" and the sheer laughable-ness of the "mutant" make it entertaining.

This review of Forbidden World (1982) was written by Scott C on 19 Aug 2007.

Forbidden World has generally received mixed reviews.

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